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Question about Ram

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xXHooplahXx
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01-24-2023, 03:11 AM
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Hello! You're considering expanding your RAM setup. With 16GB of 3200MHz RAM, adding four 8GB sticks versus two 16GB sticks could affect performance. It's worth noting that placing sticks in slots 2-4 is recommended to minimize latency. Running RAM across all four channels might increase latency slightly, but the overall impact depends on your specific system and usage patterns.
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xXHooplahXx
01-24-2023, 03:11 AM #1

Hello! You're considering expanding your RAM setup. With 16GB of 3200MHz RAM, adding four 8GB sticks versus two 16GB sticks could affect performance. It's worth noting that placing sticks in slots 2-4 is recommended to minimize latency. Running RAM across all four channels might increase latency slightly, but the overall impact depends on your specific system and usage patterns.

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dumafe
Member
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01-24-2023, 03:50 AM
#2
4x8GB sticks perform identically to 2x16GB sticks when clock speeds and timing match, or they offer better speed than 2x16GB sticks. Avoid mixing up with channel configurations; focus on dual-channel setups.
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dumafe
01-24-2023, 03:50 AM #2

4x8GB sticks perform identically to 2x16GB sticks when clock speeds and timing match, or they offer better speed than 2x16GB sticks. Avoid mixing up with channel configurations; focus on dual-channel setups.

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Emmahorse7
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01-25-2023, 11:49 PM
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If the RAM is the same, there should be no issues.
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Emmahorse7
01-25-2023, 11:49 PM #3

If the RAM is the same, there should be no issues.

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DzoniGamer_YT
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02-04-2023, 09:07 PM
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Your motherboard likely backs dual-channel RAM. This allows two memory channels to reach your CPU. Using just one RAM stick only utilizes one channel, limiting bandwidth to half its potential. However, with four sticks, performance matches that of two because both channels are active simultaneously. The same volume of data moves each second in either setup.
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DzoniGamer_YT
02-04-2023, 09:07 PM #4

Your motherboard likely backs dual-channel RAM. This allows two memory channels to reach your CPU. Using just one RAM stick only utilizes one channel, limiting bandwidth to half its potential. However, with four sticks, performance matches that of two because both channels are active simultaneously. The same volume of data moves each second in either setup.

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Foreverkim
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02-07-2023, 03:29 AM
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Foreverkim
02-07-2023, 03:29 AM #5

Thanks everyone, these questions weren’t quite right. I was just not sure how much I really like you, but I hope you have a great weekend.

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soldierman45
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02-07-2023, 07:38 PM
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There are no simple or foolish questions. Every one of us began somewhere, and the more we inquire, the deeper our understanding grows.
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soldierman45
02-07-2023, 07:38 PM #6

There are no simple or foolish questions. Every one of us began somewhere, and the more we inquire, the deeper our understanding grows.

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AkemiiSenpai
Junior Member
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02-15-2023, 03:24 AM
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AkemiiSenpai
02-15-2023, 03:24 AM #7

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