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Upgrade directly or combine RAM types?

Upgrade directly or combine RAM types?

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Camsell
Member
207
03-05-2021, 03:15 PM
#1
Hello, here are your PC details: Mobo: GigaByte Z270X Ultra Gaming RAM: 2*8GB GSKILL Ripjaw V 3000 Chip: Intel i5-6600 After four years, you're looking to upgrade from 16GB to 32GB. Your use cases include gaming and video editing. With four slots and a motherboard supporting up to 64GB, you have some options.

Option 1: Replace the existing 2*8GB with two 2*16GB modules (3200) in slots 2 and 4.
Option 2: Retain the 2*8GB (slots 2&4) and add two 2*16GB (3200) units in slots 1 and 3.
Option 3: Purchase a single 32GB module (3600) and use a single channel.

You mentioned mixing RAM modules is fine, but avoid overclocking. Most likely, sticking with the 3000 speed and using it as is would be sufficient. Which path feels best for you? Any advice would be appreciated.
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Camsell
03-05-2021, 03:15 PM #1

Hello, here are your PC details: Mobo: GigaByte Z270X Ultra Gaming RAM: 2*8GB GSKILL Ripjaw V 3000 Chip: Intel i5-6600 After four years, you're looking to upgrade from 16GB to 32GB. Your use cases include gaming and video editing. With four slots and a motherboard supporting up to 64GB, you have some options.

Option 1: Replace the existing 2*8GB with two 2*16GB modules (3200) in slots 2 and 4.
Option 2: Retain the 2*8GB (slots 2&4) and add two 2*16GB (3200) units in slots 1 and 3.
Option 3: Purchase a single 32GB module (3600) and use a single channel.

You mentioned mixing RAM modules is fine, but avoid overclocking. Most likely, sticking with the 3000 speed and using it as is would be sufficient. Which path feels best for you? Any advice would be appreciated.

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DarcKnack
Junior Member
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03-12-2021, 11:18 PM
#2
Option 1.
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DarcKnack
03-12-2021, 11:18 PM #2

Option 1.

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Rayack
Senior Member
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03-14-2021, 04:03 PM
#3
Hello to the discussions! I’m ordering another 2*8 package, though I believe a different version would work better. Just confirm it will support dual channel once installed.
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Rayack
03-14-2021, 04:03 PM #3

Hello to the discussions! I’m ordering another 2*8 package, though I believe a different version would work better. Just confirm it will support dual channel once installed.

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amande16
Junior Member
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03-14-2021, 04:17 PM
#4
When playing games, consider upgrading to faster RAM; however, for videos, additional RAM provides better performance even if it runs a bit slower.
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amande16
03-14-2021, 04:17 PM #4

When playing games, consider upgrading to faster RAM; however, for videos, additional RAM provides better performance even if it runs a bit slower.

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evancoma
Junior Member
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03-14-2021, 05:30 PM
#5
The CPU is officially limited to DDR4 2133. The document mentions a PDF about memory options but emphasizes that moving to faster RAM later would require a different CPU or motherboard. If upgrading from a 6th generation Intel chip, it's better to hold off and consider DDR5 next year.
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evancoma
03-14-2021, 05:30 PM #5

The CPU is officially limited to DDR4 2133. The document mentions a PDF about memory options but emphasizes that moving to faster RAM later would require a different CPU or motherboard. If upgrading from a 6th generation Intel chip, it's better to hold off and consider DDR5 next year.

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Lineheads
Member
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03-27-2021, 10:15 PM
#6
Thanks for the feedback. You're free to choose option 2 if needed. If issues arise, you can simply reduce storage by 2*8GB to 2*16GB and proceed as StDragon suggested. Appreciate the video—you gained valuable insight into memory density.
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Lineheads
03-27-2021, 10:15 PM #6

Thanks for the feedback. You're free to choose option 2 if needed. If issues arise, you can simply reduce storage by 2*8GB to 2*16GB and proceed as StDragon suggested. Appreciate the video—you gained valuable insight into memory density.

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murderman25
Member
168
03-28-2021, 12:01 AM
#7
This configuration should function properly.
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murderman25
03-28-2021, 12:01 AM #7

This configuration should function properly.