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Inquiry about memory capacity and performance.

Inquiry about memory capacity and performance.

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eskzz
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07-13-2016, 04:29 AM
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It depends on how the system uses the memory. One 8GB stick gives you a larger total capacity and better performance, while two 4GB sticks add up to the same amount but might not offer the same speed or efficiency in practice.
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07-13-2016, 04:29 AM #21

It depends on how the system uses the memory. One 8GB stick gives you a larger total capacity and better performance, while two 4GB sticks add up to the same amount but might not offer the same speed or efficiency in practice.

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07-13-2016, 05:17 AM
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Using memory in single-channel halves your bandwidth essentially. For your setup, combining 4+4 is preferable to just 8 because it offers dual-channel performance rather than single-channel. It wouldn't help much if you already have two 8GB modules, since stacking four 8GB sticks would still function as dual-channel at best. In short, adding another 8GB stick—like the one you already possess—should improve performance noticeably in most tasks, especially during gaming. Also, for casual gaming, a 32GB is unnecessary; 16GB should suffice for gaming and running multiple apps smoothly.
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07-13-2016, 05:17 AM #22

Using memory in single-channel halves your bandwidth essentially. For your setup, combining 4+4 is preferable to just 8 because it offers dual-channel performance rather than single-channel. It wouldn't help much if you already have two 8GB modules, since stacking four 8GB sticks would still function as dual-channel at best. In short, adding another 8GB stick—like the one you already possess—should improve performance noticeably in most tasks, especially during gaming. Also, for casual gaming, a 32GB is unnecessary; 16GB should suffice for gaming and running multiple apps smoothly.

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07-13-2016, 07:31 AM
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He clarified the point. Working more efficiently together is better than using just one stick of RAM. Simply add another stick of the same amount you already have. You’ll reach 16 and everything will remain excellent.
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07-13-2016, 07:31 AM #23

He clarified the point. Working more efficiently together is better than using just one stick of RAM. Simply add another stick of the same amount you already have. You’ll reach 16 and everything will remain excellent.

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07-18-2016, 06:08 PM
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I didn’t mean to imply that using a lot of sticks or going for a 32GB configuration would be the best approach.
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ShortiHD
07-18-2016, 06:08 PM #24

I didn’t mean to imply that using a lot of sticks or going for a 32GB configuration would be the best approach.

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