Poor memory management might lead to issues later on.
Poor memory management might lead to issues later on.
This situation seems unusual. Someone recently added RAM while the machine was running and now feels uneasy about potential security issues. Generally, inserting memory and letting the system start works without problems. Yet some users claim it could damage the system over time, leading to failures within months instead of years. I haven’t found any research or tests online. Are there anyone with direct experience who can share their insights? Do you have any references or links to explore? The SuperUser thread you mentioned discusses similar concerns and a video from ElectroBOOM attempting to damage the RAM, but they didn’t test it after extended periods.
Using any electronic device while it's active can cause dangerous voltage spikes. It's best to avoid disconnecting a car battery during operation or unplugging appliances while they're running.
In short, if it starts up and passes testing, everything looks good. There’s no solid evidence memory types like DRAM lose performance with age—though there are some guesses and limited data. No concrete proof exists, just theories. The experts at superuser can challenge this by sharing real sources, otherwise they’re just making assumptions.
This is exactly my standpoint too. Its bad to do obviously, but if done and the system boots fine afterwards, there is no damage, and also no degradation over time.
The system remains secure. Irrespective of whether the board accepted the stick during operation, it doesn't affect the integrity. I concur, as long as it boots, everything is okay. All bios tests were successful.