Improving your system's memory capacity.
Improving your system's memory capacity.
Hello, your current setup includes an Asus B350MA motherboard with 8GB DDR4 RAM and a Ryzen 5 1600 GTX 1660 Super. You mentioned difficulty finding a matching 8GB kit but found a 16GB single stick. Consider upgrading to the 16GB option for better performance, or opt for a completely new 16GB kit if you prefer.
Obtain the dual stick kit; Ryzen gains significant advantages with dual-channel memory setups. Whenever possible, aim for at least 3000MHz.
Using a dual stick setup improves performance because the CPU gains dual-channel access. Fast RAM is crucial for Ryzen processors, though it can function with slower options. You could consider buying an 8GB stick and leaving the other slot empty, but be aware of potential stability problems and avoid mixing RAM types if you want to use XMP profiles.
I work with mixed RAM, but with such a small amount I’d just swap the 8GB stick. The first generation was much more sensitive to memory size. A 16GB dual channel setup seems like the best choice if you need a lot of RAM—single stick gives room for future upgrades. Most users should handle 16GB comfortably, and dual channel usually boosts performance. This Samsung B-DIMM kit is available at a low price: https://www.newegg.com/oloy-32gb-288-pin...6820821201 The 3000 2x8GB package for $60 might offer the quickest RAM boost for an R5 1600.