Can you dual channel with different size RAM?

Basically, the common dual channel area will work in dual channel, while the difference of the larger module will be slower, will work on single channel. in your example, yes, the 24GB(8+16) will behave very close like 16GB(8+8) for the first 16GB of memory used.

Does dual channel RAM have to be the same speed?

Illustrious. Just to say, you have to match the sizes of the stick and chips (SIngle sided ram and double sided) , since if 8GB is 4 chips on one side vs 8 Chips on both sides, that can cause issues, rather than having same matched Chip sides and unmatched speed (EX. 1866 with 1600) and timings.

Can you mix single and dual channel memory?

There’s a 5-10\% performance drop off going from dual channel to single channel depending on use. You ‘should’ have gone for 2 x 8gb sticks for optimal performance really if possible. If you want to keep the 4gb stick in there for 20gb total you can do, there aren’t really any negatives doing so.

Can I use dual channel RAM and single channel RAM at the same time?

Yes, as long as both RAM sticks are capable of running at the same speed and timings, they should run fine in a dual channel configuration.

Can I use different RAM speeds on different channels?

“You Can’t Mix RAM Sizes” 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 different speed RAM mixed?

You can use memory modules of different speeds as long as they are faster than those specified for your computer. It is recommended to use modules of the same speed as those already installed in your system. If you do mix speeds, the modules will all run at the speed of your slowest modules.

Can you run dual channel with only 2 slots?

2 slots will run in dual channel mode if you populate each slot with a ram stick. You can buy a second 4gb stick that has the same specs and it is likely to work properly.

How do I make my RAM run in dual channel mode?

Starts here4:00How to Make Your RAM Run in Dual-Channel Mode – YouTubeYouTube

How much RAM can I add to a dual channel?

I know that in configurations with 3 or 4 sticks, you can run dual channel in configs like this: 4GB/8GB/4GB/8GB for 24GB dual channel in 4 slots, 12GB per channel. How flexible the controller is in your case is trial and error I’m afraid, or maybe someone else here has tried it.

Does dual channel memory work with Intel motherboards?

However, rather than seeing the memory getting set to dual-channel mode in the BIOS, you may see either single-channel mode or flex mode [1] depending on your motherboard’s chipset. In some older Intel motherboards, it may work.

How to tell how many channels of RAM is being used?

You can always double-check by running CPU-Z. The memory tab should say the amount of channels in use. You can always double-check by running CPU-Z. The memory tab should say the amount of channels in use. Thank you!

What happens when you have the same amount of memory in RAM?

With equal amounts of memory in both slots, memory can be interleaved so that successive chunks of memory alternate slots. That way, memory access gets distributed to both slots almost perfectly evenly, allowing their bandwidth to combine.