Looking to upgrade your PC? Find out the right way to install RAM for optimal dual-channel performance.
Looking to upgrade your PC? Find out the right way to install RAM for optimal dual-channel performance.
Upgrading with two 16GB RAM sticks alongside your existing 8GB units. You have four slots available and need to place them properly for optimal performance. Consider these arrangements: 8-8-16-16, 8-16-8-16, 16-8-16-8, or 16-16-8-8. I’ve searched online but haven’t found detailed guidance on this specific setup.
If this assists you, note there are four slots. They must be marked with colors for each channel if not (which would be unusual). Remember: 1 = channel 1, 2 = channel 2, 3 = channel 1, 4 = channel 2
Using the sticks this way is what I would do, making sure both channels use the same RAM space. The main problem could be compatibility between the ICs because we're dealing with two different capacity sets, which might cause issues. The best way to confirm is to test it and if problems arise, switch to a set that matches the bigger capacity and continue.