Is 8GB better as 4 sticks or 2 sticks?

[kott0n]

As in is it better to run 2x4GB stick as one addressable pair (running in dual channel mode) OR run 4x2GB as 2 addressable pairs?

Thanks

 

[kott0n]

FYI not looking for overclocking on this setup.

 

[kott0n]

bump

 

[mindless728]

i would say get the 2x4GB as then you have room to expand to more memory if you need it later

 

[Hawkeye22]

Fewer sticks is always better. It puts less stress on the memory controller, plus you have room for expansion if needed.

 

[FrazzleMcV]

There is a very slight speed advantage when you have more sticks, but its negligible in real terms. I would say Hawkeye and mindless gave better reasons to go with larger.