RAM dilemma
RAM dilemma
You should consider adding more memory if you need it for your tasks. Your usage involves heavy multitasking like creating content and video editing, which benefits from extra RAM.
The numbers suggest a total of 24 GB, but it’s better to think in terms of two 16 GB modules or two 2 GB modules at 2400 MHz. Using different sizes won’t help and might slow things down.
Assuming a 16GB RAM package, it’s not ideal since performance will be limited to around 2400.
The 2400 Mhz RAM stick will require the other two to operate at the same frequency. If you avoid apps that demand over 16 GB of memory or play at high resolutions and top quality settings that push usage beyond that, performance may drop. This varies by CPU—older Intel models handled 2400 or 2666 Mhz well, while newer chips perform better with 3000-3600 Mhz. Ryzen systems gain more from faster RAM, showing clear gains from 2400 up to around 3200 Mhz, with 3600 being optimal (though improvements slow after). If you have a Ryzen processor, it’s usually wiser to keep the 16 GB 3200 Mhz sticks and remove the 8 GB 2400 Mhz ones.
Alright, I understand. The performance gain from using dual channels is more important than just the frequency. Even though both sticks operate at 2400 MHz, having two sticks together still offers better results than a single stick in your system. If you're using just two sticks, keep them both active—they'll function in dual channel mode, utilizing 8 GB from each stick for optimal speed.