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Can I use 2 4GB RAM and 1 8GB RAM?
Completely depends on your motherboard, however, most systems will allow mix n match RAM as long as all sticks can operate at a common speed and remain stable. This means that dual channel memory isn’t going to work (in most cases) but you should be able to run a 2x 4GB + 1x 8GB configuration.
Is it better to have one 16GB RAM or to have 2 RAM of 8GB?
Always go with a matching pair. 2 8GB sticks will yield roughly 25\% more performance over a comparable 16GB stick. Dual channel is always going to be better than single. You will absolutely notice the difference in pretty much all applications that use more than 2GB of memory, which these days is pretty much anything.
Is a single 8GB RAM good?
8GB of RAM is the sweet spot for the majority of users, providing enough RAM for virtually all productivity tasks and less demanding games. If you’re running demanding applications like video editing and CAD, or you’re a hardcore gamer, then we recommend that you start at 16GB and go up from there.
Can you use 2 8GB RAM with 2 4GB RAM?
To answer your question though, yes. I have 12gb (2×4 and 2×2). The only thing to make sure is that your mobo will support 8gb sticks.
Can I mix 2 sets of RAM?
There’s a prevailing misconception you cannot use different RAM sizes together or that you cannot mix RAM brands. The answer is Yes, you can mix RAM sticks and RAM sizes and even different RAM speeds—but mixing and matching RAM modules isn’t the best for system performance.
Can I use 4GB RAM with 8GB RAM?
Yes, you can use 8GB RAM with 4GB RAM.
Can I use 2 4GB RAM together?
There’s a prevailing misconception you cannot use different RAM sizes together or that you cannot mix RAM brands. Simply put, that’s not true. The answer is Yes, you can mix RAM sticks and RAM sizes and even different RAM speeds—but mixing and matching RAM modules isn’t the best for system performance.