Will 3 of 4 memory slots work?

Using 3 DIMM slots ‘can’ be done but you break the Dual Channel mode. However, mix-matching RAM is a ‘bad’ no ‘really bad idea. ‘ Simply move the fan up higher, the airflow difference won’t make a noticeable difference.

Can you have 3 8GB RAM sticks?

To answer your question yes you can use three sticks of ram, however you will not get the maximum performance from it like you will from matched pairs in dual channel.

Is it OK to 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 I use all 4 RAM slots?

A common misconception about RAM is that you can put any RAM into any slot. You can do that, but it won’t work, or it will work ineffectively. If you have four RAM slots, always buy matched pairs of RAM (two sticks from the same company, same speed, and same capacity) for the best results.

Can I use 2x 4GB and 8gb RAM together?

Yes you can. And you’ll get the full 16 gb too. But here’s the thing, Games use dual channel memory to collectively read and write information. Using an 8gb stick with 2x4gb sticks will prevent dual channel interaction as the games will only be allowed to communicate with either the 8gb stick or the 2x4gb sticks.

Can you mix 4 and 8gb RAM?

When 8GB RAM and 4GB RAM are used together, both the RAM sticks will operate at the frequency of the RAM with the lower frequency. In dual channel or flex mode, both RAM sticks will operate in parallel as two 4GB RAMs with optimal performance. The remaining 4GB RAM will operate in single channel mode.

Are 4 sticks of RAM better than 2?

2 Memory sticks are better than 4 sticks. Both memory speed should be same as per the requirement of motherboard..

Can I use 2x 4GB and 8GB RAM together?

What slots should RAM be in?

In the case of a motherboard with four RAM slots, it’s probable you’ll want to install your first RAM stick into the slot labeled 1. A second stick should go into Slot 2, which isn’t next to Slot 1. If you have a third stick, it would go into Slot 3, which will actually be between Slot 1 and Slot 2.

Can I put 4 8GB RAM together?

Yes, you can use 8GB RAM with 4GB RAM.

Can a laptop have 2GB RAM in one slot?

My First laptop bought in 2008 came with 3GB ram, 2GB on one slot and 1GB on other slot, I ve replaced one 1GB ram with 2GB late last year. my Laptop has never shown any RAM issue or unbalance for 8 long years. There shall not be any trouble using two different Memory size RAM on different slots of mother board.

How much RAM can I put in a 4 slot Slot?

Consult your motherboard’s documentation. It should tell you the max capacity of each stick and total overall. But, generally, if there’s a hard limit on total capacity it usually means you take that limit and divide it by the number of slots. So, if you have 4 slots, with a max of 8GB supported, that would typically mean a max of 2GB per slot…

What does it mean when a motherboard has 4 RAM slots?

If there are four slots on the motherboard, the pairs will be color-coded to indicate which slots go together for installing RAM. If you plan to use all four slots on the motherboard, make sure you are using the same type of RAM for all the slots to get the best performance out of your computer.

Can I use 8GB RAM with 4GB RAM?

Because if you have different frequencies of both the rams them the performance will be good but not best. Yes, you can use 8GB RAM with 4GB RAM. But there are some pros and cons. Suppose if you have pc or laptop anything. And you have 2 slots of ram. In first slot you have 4 GB RAM stick and in second you have 8GB RAM stick.