Are lots of smaller RAM sticks better?

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Yugaman

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Ok.

I have 4 4GB DDR3 1600MHz sticks to go in my PC, but I also have one 8GB 1600Mhz stick
It it worth me using the 4 4GB sticks or 2 4GBs and an 8?

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2x8GB can allow for a higher overclock as it does not stress the IMC as much as 4x4GB, but do not add one 8 to two 4. Are you on a dual channel 115x, triple channel 1356, or quad channel system 2011?
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2x8GB can allow for a higher overclock as it does not stress the IMC as much as 4x4GB, but do not add one 8 to two 4. Are you on a dual channel 115x, triple channel 1356, or quad channel system 2011?
 
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I don't actually know, it's my mate's board and I can't find out what model it is...
I put an i5-4690 in it if that makes it easier and it takes ddr3.
 
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If they will play together the 8GB (in slot 1 or 2 next to CPU) along with 2 4GB sticks (in slots 3-4 from CPU). That will provide 16GB of DRAM all running in dual channel mode. Preferable would be a 2x8GB set from a single package for optimal performance ;)
 
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I found out. It's a 1150 Board.
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