F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Yes, it is possible to combine two RAM sticks of varying sizes as long as they share the same brand, model, and speed.

Yes, it is possible to combine two RAM sticks of varying sizes as long as they share the same brand, model, and speed.

Yes, it is possible to combine two RAM sticks of varying sizes as long as they share the same brand, model, and speed.

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07-11-2016, 04:29 AM
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Xx_Elite102_xX
07-11-2016, 04:29 AM #1

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KrayzerGaming
Junior Member
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07-22-2016, 04:50 AM
#2
yes
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KrayzerGaming
07-22-2016, 04:50 AM #2

yes

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SteelWolf123x
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07-22-2016, 08:30 PM
#3
Is your motherboard compatible with Flex Memory mode? Otherwise, it may not function properly.
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SteelWolf123x
07-22-2016, 08:30 PM #3

Is your motherboard compatible with Flex Memory mode? Otherwise, it may not function properly.

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TheRaphiMaster
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07-22-2016, 10:23 PM
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Yes, it will / should work.
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TheRaphiMaster
07-22-2016, 10:23 PM #4

Yes, it will / should work.

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banshee45
Senior Member
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07-24-2016, 05:19 PM
#5
It should likely function, though we can't guarantee 100% accuracy since some edge cases might exist. Slots 2 and 4 are usually best for two sticks, whether matched or not.
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banshee45
07-24-2016, 05:19 PM #5

It should likely function, though we can't guarantee 100% accuracy since some edge cases might exist. Slots 2 and 4 are usually best for two sticks, whether matched or not.

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BlackhawkOz
Junior Member
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07-28-2016, 06:57 AM
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Images of the labels on both rams? What CPU and motherboard? You probably meant those bare green PCB OEM rams from Hynix, Micron, or Samsung. If they’re from the same brand, the ICs should work together, reducing compatibility problems (issues with ICs not communicating).
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BlackhawkOz
07-28-2016, 06:57 AM #6

Images of the labels on both rams? What CPU and motherboard? You probably meant those bare green PCB OEM rams from Hynix, Micron, or Samsung. If they’re from the same brand, the ICs should work together, reducing compatibility problems (issues with ICs not communicating).

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SOBGelo
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08-11-2016, 03:50 PM
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I've been using my work laptop with 16 GB in just one port, and 8 GB built-in. Skipping dual channels isn't too much on an office machine, but having more space would be helpful.
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SOBGelo
08-11-2016, 03:50 PM #7

I've been using my work laptop with 16 GB in just one port, and 8 GB built-in. Skipping dual channels isn't too much on an office machine, but having more space would be helpful.

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Herostare
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08-20-2016, 08:16 AM
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Thank you very much for your response. I reviewed the comments and noticed various brands being used with differing capacities and speeds, all working smoothly. It seems that neither slot 1 nor slot 3 was mentioned in any discussions.
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Herostare
08-20-2016, 08:16 AM #8

Thank you very much for your response. I reviewed the comments and noticed various brands being used with differing capacities and speeds, all working smoothly. It seems that neither slot 1 nor slot 3 was mentioned in any discussions.

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HAFYRome
Junior Member
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09-09-2016, 06:34 AM
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HAFYRome
09-09-2016, 06:34 AM #9

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carloselc
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09-30-2016, 06:56 AM
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Assuming the RAM isn’t at extreme speeds or timing, you can generally pick any two slots you prefer. For dual-channel performance, place one stick in slot 1 or 2 and the other in slot 3 or 4. The choice of 2 and 4 is common because of wiring conventions, but you’re free to try combinations like 1+3 or 2+3, or even 1+4. Now that I mentioned it, have anyone actually checked how much faster these setups could be? It would mainly involve overclocking, and you’d need to ensure it doesn’t hit any limits in the memory controller or RAM modules themselves.
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carloselc
09-30-2016, 06:56 AM #10

Assuming the RAM isn’t at extreme speeds or timing, you can generally pick any two slots you prefer. For dual-channel performance, place one stick in slot 1 or 2 and the other in slot 3 or 4. The choice of 2 and 4 is common because of wiring conventions, but you’re free to try combinations like 1+3 or 2+3, or even 1+4. Now that I mentioned it, have anyone actually checked how much faster these setups could be? It would mainly involve overclocking, and you’d need to ensure it doesn’t hit any limits in the memory controller or RAM modules themselves.

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