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Can I use 1 stick of RAM?

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Can I use 1 stick of RAM?

You can use 1 stick of RAM in a dual channel motherboard but it won’t be running in dual channel mode, only single channel. In order to run your system in dual channel mode you’ll need a second stick of RAM.

How much does a 4GB RAM stick cost?

4GB stick (DDR4) – around $15- 30.

What’s better 1 stick of RAM or 2?

If you are playing games that have a lot of graphics, then it would be better to use two 4GB sticks. However, if you are playing games with fewer graphics, then it would be better to use one 8GB stick.

Is 4 4GB sticks of RAM better than 2 8GB sticks?

You won’t see any real difference in performance. Just with 2 8 gig sticks you leave room for upgrades assuming you only have 4 slots for ram.

Can I leave one RAM slot empty?

Absolutely. I believe there is a slight performance hit in running mismatched memory (1 GB in one slot, 2 GB in the other), but running with memory in only one slot is perfectly fine.

Does single channel RAM affect gaming?

So, Should I Just Stick to Single Channel Memory Then? The tests above show that, for gaming, there isn’t any kind of noticeable difference between running your memory in single and dual channel memory configurations.

Should I get 2 4GB RAM or 1 8GB RAM?

If the motherboard supports dual channel then 2 x 4 GB will be better, if not then go for 1 x 8GB. Simple answer is. If you have only 2 Dimm or ram slots in your motherboard then one 8gb ram would be good. If you have more than 2 then 2*8gb ram would be good.

Should I use 2 4GB RAM or 1 8GB RAM?

Eventually, installing four sticks of 2GB RAM is always better than using two sticks of 4GB RAM or a single 8GB RAM module. In addition to being reliable, the increase in the number of sticks will make the system faster.

Is 64gb RAM overkill?

Is 64/128 GB of RAM Overkill? For the majority of users, it is. If you plan on building a PC purely for gaming and some general, basic, everyday activity, 64 GB of RAM is just too much. The amount of RAM you need will ultimately depend on your workload.