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Four sticks each holding 8GB DDR5 RAM? That sounds impressive!

Four sticks each holding 8GB DDR5 RAM? That sounds impressive!

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totomarudesuyo
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01-31-2021, 05:31 AM
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I'm checking online for a NZXT pre-built setup and noticed an upgrade option for $75 that changes from 2x 8GB DDR5 to 4x 8GB DDR5. I'm unsure if this is correct and don't have strong proof. Could this really hurt my gaming performance? Should I replace two sticks or something? This is my first PC, so I'm not very experienced. I also don't want to mess with anything inside, which is why I thought it could save me stress later. Any advice would be appreciated.
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totomarudesuyo
01-31-2021, 05:31 AM #1

I'm checking online for a NZXT pre-built setup and noticed an upgrade option for $75 that changes from 2x 8GB DDR5 to 4x 8GB DDR5. I'm unsure if this is correct and don't have strong proof. Could this really hurt my gaming performance? Should I replace two sticks or something? This is my first PC, so I'm not very experienced. I also don't want to mess with anything inside, which is why I thought it could save me stress later. Any advice would be appreciated.

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01-31-2021, 10:24 AM
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Four sticks should suffice and balance won’t be a concern. It may slightly slow things down, but usually only a minor impact—often below noticeable levels. I favor two larger dimmers because it’s simpler to upgrade later. I wouldn’t take them out unless something goes wrong. Having 32GB is helpful for many recent titles, especially when multitasking in the background.
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01-31-2021, 10:24 AM #2

Four sticks should suffice and balance won’t be a concern. It may slightly slow things down, but usually only a minor impact—often below noticeable levels. I favor two larger dimmers because it’s simpler to upgrade later. I wouldn’t take them out unless something goes wrong. Having 32GB is helpful for many recent titles, especially when multitasking in the background.

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01-31-2021, 12:54 PM
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Thanks!
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01-31-2021, 12:54 PM #3

Thanks!

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02-01-2021, 04:18 AM
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Ensure you're using the identical 2x8 GB kit; XMP/Expo won't apply. You'll probably need to adjust primary timings, voltage, and frequency since the kit is designed for two sticks, not four. Note: It's a prebuilt unit, so it should function as intended.
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02-01-2021, 04:18 AM #4

Ensure you're using the identical 2x8 GB kit; XMP/Expo won't apply. You'll probably need to adjust primary timings, voltage, and frequency since the kit is designed for two sticks, not four. Note: It's a prebuilt unit, so it should function as intended.

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