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I noticed some people will opt for a 4x4g setup to reach 16g or 4x8g to reach 32g. I'm curious if there is any particular reason to use that many sticks instead of simply using 2x8g or 2x16g instead of 4 of smaller size. Are there any advantages to doing it this way? Sorry, I know.. noob question but I need answers! :pt1cable:
 
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Effectively, if you wanted 32GB of RAM, 4x8 is better than 2x16. Assuming you have dual channel controllers in the motherboard. The reason for this is fairly simple.

Having multiple RAM sticks means your PC can process more data from each module simultaneously, rather than trying to push ALL data through one RAM slot.

Imagine it's like pouring 2 bottles of water into ONE funnel (1 RAM Module). The funnel may likely overflow or bottleneck. With TWO funnels however (2 RAM Modules) you have two open pathways for both bottles of water to fulfil.
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Effectively, if you wanted 32GB of RAM, 4x8 is better than 2x16. Assuming you have dual channel controllers in the motherboard. The reason for this is fairly simple.

Having multiple RAM sticks means your PC can process more data from each module simultaneously, rather than trying to push ALL data through one RAM slot.

Imagine it's like pouring 2 bottles of water into ONE funnel (1 RAM Module). The funnel may likely overflow or bottleneck. With TWO funnels however (2 RAM Modules) you have two open pathways for both bottles of water to fulfil.
 
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