Upgrading RAM on dual channel

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
C

Cinn

Reputable
Dec 12, 2014
10
0
4,510
I'm currently running my computer with 2x4Gb RAM, these are currently in DDR3_2 & 1 (both grey), which I think means that they're paired to work as a dual channel system?

If I wanted to upgrade my RAM memory, do I need to get the same again in the other two slots to keep dual channel? Or could I get a pair of 8Gb sticks and keep dual channel, either in 2x4 & 2x8 or 4+8 & 4+8? Based on similar questions I think if it would work I'd have to go for the latter, but either way I might lose the dual channel functionality...
 
Solution
JackNaylorPE
1. Best that all sticks be same and arrive in the same package. They are tested and guaranteed to work together.

2. 2 x 8 GB is better than 4 x 4 GB

3. Adding 2 x 4GB to an existing 2 x 4Gb comes with no guarantee.... basically a crap shoot, tho the slower your RAM, the better chance of success. DDR3 1600 will work just about all the time ... I wouldn't chance it at 2400 and above

Best option ... sell the 2 x 4GB and buy 2 x 8GB. 2nd best ... buy an exact duplicate of what you have and hope you come out well. Boost DRAM voltage a bit before giving up tho.

Sort by date Sort by votes
JackNaylorPE

JackNaylorPE

Titan
BANNED
Oct 30, 2004
32,255
14
99,960
1. Best that all sticks be same and arrive in the same package. They are tested and guaranteed to work together.

2. 2 x 8 GB is better than 4 x 4 GB

3. Adding 2 x 4GB to an existing 2 x 4Gb comes with no guarantee.... basically a crap shoot, tho the slower your RAM, the better chance of success. DDR3 1600 will work just about all the time ... I wouldn't chance it at 2400 and above

Best option ... sell the 2 x 4GB and buy 2 x 8GB. 2nd best ... buy an exact duplicate of what you have and hope you come out well. Boost DRAM voltage a bit before giving up tho.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom