Use the same type of RAM modules together for best performance.
Use the same type of RAM modules together for best performance.
I recently upgraded my RAM to a faster model from Crucial. The new kit is Crucial Crucial Ballistix RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200. My previous RAM was G.Skill Ripjaws V, which was 16GB but slower (DDR4-2666 CL15). I’m using an ASUS X99-A with a USB3.1 CPU. I’m wondering how to best combine these sticks in my existing quad channel setup. Should I assign each stick to its own channel, or mix them differently? I want to make sure everything works smoothly without issues.
I lack concrete evidence of its effectiveness, but it seems reasonable to aim for even distribution across channels. Check your motherboard manual to see which slots correspond to which ports. Place the 8 GB modules in two slots and the 2x4 GB modules in the other two. This should help balance the workload and reduce performance issues compared to uneven setups.
It seems your motherboard has eight RAM slots. Check the manual to identify them, or you can label them as: Channel 1: 8GB + empty Channel 2: 8GB + empty Channel 3: 4GB + 4GB Channel 4: 4GB + 4GB That way each channel holds 8GB and they distribute evenly while keeping the advantage of quad-channel regardless of usage.
Sure! It matches perfectly, performed well, and I have 32GB total. I haven’t noticed any issues or lag, even though I was worried about combining these RAM modules. Thanks a lot!