Mixing ram sizes

SuperEllen
Junior Member

03-05-2021, 10:30 AM

I own a high-end trident z royal (though it's quite expensive). I'm considering upgrading to a RAM module and originally planned for a 2x8 configuration, but I discovered a 2x16 option at a comparable price. Both options offer the same speed and latency, just different sizes. Could this work or should I stick with the 2x8?

SuperEllen

03-05-2021, 10:30 AM #1

RekVII
Junior Member

03-05-2021, 10:44 AM

You can combine 2x8 with 2x16, though be cautious—unstable behavior may occur if aggressive XMP settings are applied right away.

RekVII

03-05-2021, 10:44 AM #2

You can combine 2x8 with 2x16, though be cautious—unstable behavior may occur if aggressive XMP settings are applied right away.

thedyl101
Member

221

03-06-2021, 02:38 PM

I attempted to install a 1 GB with a 2 GB DDR3 SODIMM in my laptop, and it functions properly so far. However, I’m uncertain if using such large RAM modules together is safe or reliable.

thedyl101

03-06-2021, 02:38 PM #3

I attempted to install a 1 GB with a 2 GB DDR3 SODIMM in my laptop, and it functions properly so far. However, I’m uncertain if using such large RAM modules together is safe or reliable.

Xytrixz
Senior Member

552

03-07-2021, 08:24 PM

Would it hold steady without executing XMP?

Xytrixz

03-07-2021, 08:24 PM #4

Would it hold steady without executing XMP?

111carys111
Posting Freak

832

03-13-2021, 05:56 PM

The issue isn't due to applying XMP, but rather the high frequency. You can turn on XMP and check the maximum frequency while keeping the system stable.

111carys111

03-13-2021, 05:56 PM #5

The issue isn't due to applying XMP, but rather the high frequency. You can turn on XMP and check the maximum frequency while keeping the system stable.