F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Installing more RAM modules Expanding your system's memory capacity by adding additional RAM sticks.

Installing more RAM modules Expanding your system's memory capacity by adding additional RAM sticks.

Installing more RAM modules Expanding your system's memory capacity by adding additional RAM sticks.

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Strikerxs2
Member
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12-23-2020, 02:28 AM
#1
I’m the same computer I use. It has two 8GB drives already installed in four slots. If I add another two drives for a total of 32GB, and they’re different models, the best method is to place them in the same order: old, old, new, new. This keeps the layout consistent and avoids confusion.
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Strikerxs2
12-23-2020, 02:28 AM #1

I’m the same computer I use. It has two 8GB drives already installed in four slots. If I add another two drives for a total of 32GB, and they’re different models, the best method is to place them in the same order: old, old, new, new. This keeps the layout consistent and avoids confusion.

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MATTIA269
Junior Member
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12-23-2020, 11:15 PM
#2
If possible, could you clarify why you need 32GB? Are you working with video editing or any tasks that demand significant memory? Usually, mixing RAM modules isn't advised as it can cause problems or prevent startup. Even identical parts from the same brand may vary, so buying them together is better.
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MATTIA269
12-23-2020, 11:15 PM #2

If possible, could you clarify why you need 32GB? Are you working with video editing or any tasks that demand significant memory? Usually, mixing RAM modules isn't advised as it can cause problems or prevent startup. Even identical parts from the same brand may vary, so buying them together is better.

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ShineeDragon
Junior Member
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12-24-2020, 12:47 AM
#3
I don’t require it. There aren’t any immediate plans to include more. It’s just a thought I’ve had without a clear solution.
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ShineeDragon
12-24-2020, 12:47 AM #3

I don’t require it. There aren’t any immediate plans to include more. It’s just a thought I’ve had without a clear solution.

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Puppy_Power4
Member
167
12-25-2020, 06:53 AM
#4
Refer to your board's user guide; layouts can vary by model. A1 B2 indicates the connection type, for example.
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Puppy_Power4
12-25-2020, 06:53 AM #4

Refer to your board's user guide; layouts can vary by model. A1 B2 indicates the connection type, for example.

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Meni040
Member
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01-07-2021, 10:28 AM
#5
Doesn't make a difference. A CPU's integrated memory controller can only run at a single speed. If you mix different sticks, it'll run them at the lowest common speed and highest common latency. As was said, there's no guarantee it'll work. It should, but it also might not.
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Meni040
01-07-2021, 10:28 AM #5

Doesn't make a difference. A CPU's integrated memory controller can only run at a single speed. If you mix different sticks, it'll run them at the lowest common speed and highest common latency. As was said, there's no guarantee it'll work. It should, but it also might not.