Does RAM have drivers and where can I update them?

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Deathjaws99

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Ok so I upgraded my RAM from 8Gb - 16Gb but It appears to be having a reverse effect on my computer.. Lots of programs and games are being slow/slower then when I had less ram, here is an example:
Minecraft 8Gb ram = 60FPS (even when using programs such as fraps)
Minecraft 16Gb ram = 30-50FPS standard and 10-20 FPS using fraps

Black Ops 2 8Gb ram = 60FPS
Black Ops 2 16Gb ram = 5FPS and now it doesn't even launch

Cod Ghosts: 8Gb ram = 30FPS MP
Cod Ghosts: 16Gb ram = 10FPS MP 20FPS SP

I know ghosts is already reported to be laggy but as you can see. since the ram increase, it has become worse. After looking for solutions all I came across was update java/DirectX etc... but that didn't work. I then found someone saying update "ALL" your drivers. I have updated as many drivers as I can (including my monitor and usb devices) and it still doesn't make a difference. The only driver I didn't update is my RAM because I can't locate the area to update it. My friend told me you don't get RAM drivers but my other friend say you do (they are both pc smart so I don't know which to believe) So what should I do? Is their a fix for excessive lag when increasing RAM? Is their drivers for RAM and how do I update them? Please Help!

P.S here are my specs:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10 GHz 2.20 GHz
Ram: 16.0GB
GFX: nVidia Geforce GTX 460
 

Morbus

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No, RAM doesn't have drivers. You might, however, have bought a different kind of RAM that's either causing some incompatibility or is simply running at a slower speed. Check your BIOS to make sure your RAM is running at the same speed and timings. If it's not, you'll need to overclock your new RAM to match your old one. This is done by forcing it to run at faster speeds and/or tighter timings. If it becomes unstable, increase the voltage just a little bit until it's stable.
 

Tradesman1

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Not specifically drivers - but check that you have the latest BIOS, then if DRAM is 1600 or better, enable XMP and try that - if still problems let us know what specific set of DRAM you have (or sets if more than one package of DRAM in use (and if so that may be the problem, mixing sets can be problematic))
 
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