Single vs Dual rank ECC configuration
Single vs Dual rank ECC configuration
Hey, I'm looking for someone with more professional experience online. I just got an HP ZBook 15 G6 with an Xeon W-2886 for CAD work and am planning to upgrade my RAM. I'm getting ECC DDR4 SSDs and need 64GB total. There are three RAM options available: two dual-rank 32GB sticks, four dual-rank 16GB sticks, or four single-rank 16GB sticks. It's a dual-channel setup. Anyone have insights on these choices and what you'd suggest?
It generally works well with these specifications, offering flexibility moving forward. The setup reduces the risk of loading issues slightly. Four 1R units function similarly but consume all available slots, which may affect performance on slower systems. Two 2R units tend to underperform compared to the others, likely impacting stability.
The chip is relevant only during manual adjustments. Keep in mind that speed and CAS are just a portion of the picture; overall performance remains consistent.
They appear to be comparable in timing, especially regarding power consumption.