Inspect for cracks or bubbles around the edges of the envelope. Check the seal and ensure it hasn’t been torn.
Inspect for cracks or bubbles around the edges of the envelope. Check the seal and ensure it hasn’t been torn.
Physically the ram appears to be fine, package unopened and no signs of crushing to the plastic envelope. But who knows if a stack of boxes rested on top of it and I don't feel confident about it's longevity. Is this something I should worry about? I presume running memtest could indicate if there is something wrong but is there any better freeware to see if the ram is operating correctly and undamaged? I am rerunning R23, Novabench, and 3D Mark software and and my scores are lower about 3% - 7% this time around. Is there any procedure I should do with the new ram? This is on an MSI Raider GE-76, 1 TB (added another 2TB stick), 3060 and now upgraded to 64 GB DDR 5 from 16GB. p.s. I bought the ram from Amazon and specifically bought other products with it so they would package it in a box but that didn't happen of course.
Interesting, I wasn't anticipating a boost in performance. What's the benefit of extra RAM? I'm just starting out, so forgive my simple questions. This laptop is mainly for video editing, and having faster rendering times compared to my old Dell is really helpful. I hoped it would improve my editing and rendering, which should show up better in my benchmark scores.
Video editing will increasingly depend on CPU and/or GPU power rather than just RAM size. If your current RAM is slower than before, it might limit the performance of your CPU. Modern CPUs generally perform best with quick RAM.
The goal of increasing RAM is to provide additional storage. Applications need memory to operate. Having sufficient RAM allows you to run all necessary programs smoothly. Adding more RAM typically has little impact unless you're constrained. Insufficient RAM can lead to significant slowdowns. To boost performance, consider faster RAM rather than simply increasing quantity. However, speed gains only matter if your workload is bottlenecked by memory, not just CPU or GPU.
This section wasn't necessary. As soon as you mentioned a thin envelope was used (no packaging), I immediately understood your purchase source. If something is fragile, collectible, or breakable, Amazon will ensure it arrives completely unprotected. For valuable items in boxes, they simply attach a label. If you're fortunate, like me, they leave the package on your porch between 10-11 PM at night so it stays outside all evening. As noted, that's acceptable. If the OEM package was delivered intact, I wouldn't have any worries.
Increasing existing RAM capacity means you should stick with the same speed. The CPU’s built-in memory controller operates at a single speed regardless of other components. Combining different speeds results in the lowest common denominator. CL stands for CAS Latency. RAM offers two main traits: bandwidth (speed, usually in MHz) and latency (cycles). Higher bandwidth is preferable, but lower latency wins when measured in clock cycles. In gaming, lower latency often matters more; for work, higher bandwidth might be better. The ideal choice depends heavily on the software being used.
It was a complete change from the previous RAM setup. Dropped two 8GB modules and added two 32GB ones. Seems the OE RAM model was CL40 too. Playing around with MSI and GPU configurations might have influenced the outcome. Fine-tuning benchmark performance is tricky, so I’m checking if my RAM choice was unrelated to the changes.
When comparing old and new components, identical speed and latency should mean no performance change. To confirm, use tools like CPU-Z to check RAM speed before and after swapping. The memory tabs in CPU-Z display current rates and supported speeds. A typical 4800 MHz is standard and usually works without needing XMP enabled in BIOS.