mixing ram
mixing ram
You're planning a gradual upgrade and want to optimize your setup. The best approach depends on stability and performance needs. Switching directly to a 3600 32GB RAM stick in all four slots at once can work if your system handles it smoothly, but using dual-channel configuration with one pair per channel (8GB 2133 + 16GB 3600) is often more reliable for consistent speeds. This setup allows better bandwidth utilization and better thermal management. As for motherboards, they still recognize RAM in the order installed, so your current dual-channel setup remains valid. Consider testing each configuration to see what gives you the best results.
You have 2 sticks of 8GB and 2 sticks of 16GB, giving a combined total of 48GB. Check out this video for more details.