16 GB RAM Configuration

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lukepolidori

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This might be in the running for one of the dumbest questions on this forum, but I have a 2x4 set of RAM, and I was wondering if it would work if I add one stick of 8GB RAM to upgrade to 16 GB, or would I have to use another set of 2x4?
 
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There are no dumb questions.

Yes it will work, however it will not work in dual channel mode.

You would be better off getting a pair of 4GB that match your current ones, or better still a pair of 8GB sticks so that you can run in dual channel mode.

Unless you are really pushing against performance limits, though you won't notice the difference.

Also I assume that you have 4 RAM slots on your motherboard (some only have 2).
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There are no dumb questions.

Yes it will work, however it will not work in dual channel mode.

You would be better off getting a pair of 4GB that match your current ones, or better still a pair of 8GB sticks so that you can run in dual channel mode.

Unless you are really pushing against performance limits, though you won't notice the difference.

Also I assume that you have 4 RAM slots on your motherboard (some only have 2).
 
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lukepolidori

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Thank you for your answer!!! And yes, I do have 4 RAM slots. I was afraid I'd get made fun of for a question like this one
 
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