8gb(2x4gb) Ram Or 8(1x8gb) And Add Another 8gb Later.

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I Have A H81-c Mobo With Only 2 Ram Slots Which Would Be The Best In Your Opinion
-2x4gb Kit Dual Channel For Better Gaming Speed
Or
-1x8gb Single Module Then Add Another 8gb Single Module
-Would It Perform The Same With A 16gb(2x8gb) Dual Module Kit
-Is 16gb Overkill?
Thanks In Advance Have A Nice Day
 
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I recommend a pack of 2 x 4GB modules.

For gaming all you need right now is 8GB, so get the 2 x 4GB modules to take advantage of dual architecture for and additional 10-15% performance increase.

If, in a few years, games start to require more than 8GB of RAM in a system you can upgrade to two 8GB sticks then. It's always best to buy RAM from the same pack and not mix and match them later, even if they are the exact same make & model.

Further reading on why it's best to avoid mixing RAM from different packs (section 6 specifically): http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ddr-dram-myths,4155.html
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I recommend a pack of 2 x 4GB modules.

For gaming all you need right now is 8GB, so get the 2 x 4GB modules to take advantage of dual architecture for and additional 10-15% performance increase.

If, in a few years, games start to require more than 8GB of RAM in a system you can upgrade to two 8GB sticks then. It's always best to buy RAM from the same pack and not mix and match them later, even if they are the exact same make & model.

Further reading on why it's best to avoid mixing RAM from different packs (section 6 specifically): http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ddr-dram-myths,4155.html
 
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