1x8gb or 2x4gb RAM

COL_Fantastic16 · Nov 12, 2013

I'm building a new computer soon and for now since I am on a budget I am only getting 8gb of ram (upgrading to 16 in the future). What would be better right now with expectation of getting another 8, either 1x8 or 2x4 gb?

Supahos · Nov 12, 2013

2x4gb is slightly faster since it's dual channel. and there is no guarantee that adding 8 later will work, if you think you need 16gb it is best to get it all at once.

vmem · Nov 12, 2013

2x4gb will be faster on a dual channel chipset, which any new build should be

Tradesman1 · Nov 12, 2013

Supahos :

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+1 - yep up to 10-15%, DRAM wise

Sherlocksh · Aug 29, 2014

what about adding 1x4gb when building and another 4gb when i need

Agera One · Aug 29, 2014

Sherlocksh :

That too won't work in dual, because those RAM sticks that comes in pair are TESTED TOGETHER and GUARANTEED to work in dual channel mode.

Sherlocksh · Aug 29, 2014

Agera One :

Thanks for the help now i'm gonna buy 2x4GB memory sticks

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