Keith C. Perry via plug on 29 Aug 2020 12:12:20 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] Can I use these 2 sets of DIMMs together?


I just recently retested my thoughts on this for a workstation I have to George, so for what it is worth...

The best case scenario is of course to use the same spec memory in all slots- (trivial solution I know but said for the record).

Barring that, the next more important thing is to use the same pairs and then the same speed memory.

I would check to make sure your motherboard can use a 2 x 8Gb and a 2 x 16Gb kit but would think it would work.

Doing a memory test before you install the kit and after you install the kit will tell you if you are degrading performance with the new kit.


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From: "Walt Mankowski via plug" <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2020 2:47:58 PM
Subject: [PLUG] Can I use these 2 sets of DIMMs together?

Hi,

I went to Microcenter today and bought some RAM, with the intention of upgrading my Linux box from 16 to 32 GB. I thought I had 4 4-GB DIMMs so I bought 4 8-GB DIMMs. But when I got home and opened up my box, I discovered that what I actually had was 2 8-GB DIMMs and 2 empty slots. My question is whether I can use 2 of the DIMMs I just bought and return the other two.

Here's what I currently have: https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr3/ct2k102464bd160b/ct8966767

Here's what I just bought (2 packages): https://www.microcenter.com/product/509757/neo-forza-encke-16gb-(2-x-8gb)-ddr3-1600-pc3-12800-cl11-dual-channel-desktop-memory-kit-nmud380d8116cc2---gold#

The specs look identical as far as I can tell. I'm a bit worried about the heat sink on the new DIMMs but they look like they should fit.

Thanks.

Walt

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