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Intel laptops offering 8GB and 4GB RAM options are available.

Intel laptops offering 8GB and 4GB RAM options are available.

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eastland97
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11-05-2016, 06:15 PM
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so there is a sale on 4gb ram here its dirt cheap $9nzd (5.52usd) and brand new i have a acer i5 gaming laptop it only has 1 stick of ddr4 8gb ram if i was to buy the 4gb stick and set it to the same ram timings and speed as the 8gb ram stick will it work fine and will i get better ram performance having 12gb ram?
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eastland97
11-05-2016, 06:15 PM #1

so there is a sale on 4gb ram here its dirt cheap $9nzd (5.52usd) and brand new i have a acer i5 gaming laptop it only has 1 stick of ddr4 8gb ram if i was to buy the 4gb stick and set it to the same ram timings and speed as the 8gb ram stick will it work fine and will i get better ram performance having 12gb ram?

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11-05-2016, 06:23 PM
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You'll experience improved performance with dual channel. However, 8+4 indicates only 8 GB will run in dual channel while the rest remains single channel. The functionality isn't assured. What are the timing details of your current stick and what specifications does the new one have?
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Bifes_PT
11-05-2016, 06:23 PM #2

You'll experience improved performance with dual channel. However, 8+4 indicates only 8 GB will run in dual channel while the rest remains single channel. The functionality isn't assured. What are the timing details of your current stick and what specifications does the new one have?

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ganelido
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11-05-2016, 07:03 PM
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They offer upgraded OEM parts that enhance the RAM. I’m unsure about the exact performance details until I try one. A 8GB version would likely be preferable over a single 4GB, especially for tasks like 1080p video editing with Chrome.
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ganelido
11-05-2016, 07:03 PM #3

They offer upgraded OEM parts that enhance the RAM. I’m unsure about the exact performance details until I try one. A 8GB version would likely be preferable over a single 4GB, especially for tasks like 1080p video editing with Chrome.

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epicgolden
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11-05-2016, 07:35 PM
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Can you buy the same two sticks again? That would let you get dual channel, even though it's still 8GB, which can improve performance in some games. For non-gaming purposes, I’d choose the highest capacity.
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epicgolden
11-05-2016, 07:35 PM #4

Can you buy the same two sticks again? That would let you get dual channel, even though it's still 8GB, which can improve performance in some games. For non-gaming purposes, I’d choose the highest capacity.

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11-09-2016, 08:52 PM
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Optimizing these tools helps devices with under 8 GB RAM run smoother. Those needing more than 8 GB gain performance from both quicker and slower memory options, as long as the system supports mixed memory settings.
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luna24342
11-09-2016, 08:52 PM #5

Optimizing these tools helps devices with under 8 GB RAM run smoother. Those needing more than 8 GB gain performance from both quicker and slower memory options, as long as the system supports mixed memory settings.

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