Is it safe to buy 2 times 2x8GB RAM, instead of 4x8GB RAM kit?
It seems to be a stupid question, but on many many website I see that the price for the 4x8GB RAM is higher than buying two times the 2x8GB, which is supposed to be equivalent.
Of course, the RAM is the same, same brand, same frequency, same model and so on and so forth, since I buy it two times in a row.
Starting from the assumption that I want to fill all my 4 DIMM slots, is it ok to buy 2 times the 2x8GB RAM instead of 4x8 one?
memory
asked Dec 22 '18 at 15:08
user840718user840718
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It seems to be a stupid question, but on many many website I see that the price for the 4x8GB RAM is higher than buying two times the 2x8GB, which is supposed to be equivalent.
Of course, the RAM is the same, same brand, same frequency, same model and so on and so forth, since I buy it two times in a row.
Starting from the assumption that I want to fill all my 4 DIMM slots, is it ok to buy 2 times the 2x8GB RAM instead of 4x8 one?
memory
asked Dec 22 '18 at 15:08
user840718user840718
21429
I wrote about buying it two timesin a row, so (2x8)x2=32GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
1
The modules are identical the only difference is the amount of modules in a kit. Using the word twice instead of “two times” is proper English. You definitely shouldn’t say “two times” then switch to “2 times”. You could say two 16 GB kits.
– Ramhound
Dec 22 '18 at 15:34
4
Using 'twice' might be better, but 'two times' is still perfectly valid in English (just as 'five times' or 'one time' are). Don't overcorrect.
– grawity
Dec 22 '18 at 18:50
4
There are also sellers who price 1x lower than 2x or 4x (per stick costs)
– hjpotter92
Dec 22 '18 at 20:02
add a comment |
It seems to be a stupid question, but on many many website I see that the price for the 4x8GB RAM is higher than buying two times the 2x8GB, which is supposed to be equivalent.
Of course, the RAM is the same, same brand, same frequency, same model and so on and so forth, since I buy it two times in a row.
Starting from the assumption that I want to fill all my 4 DIMM slots, is it ok to buy 2 times the 2x8GB RAM instead of 4x8 one?
memory
asked Dec 22 '18 at 15:08
user840718user840718
21429
It seems to be a stupid question, but on many many website I see that the price for the 4x8GB RAM is higher than buying two times the 2x8GB, which is supposed to be equivalent.
Of course, the RAM is the same, same brand, same frequency, same model and so on and so forth, since I buy it two times in a row.
Starting from the assumption that I want to fill all my 4 DIMM slots, is it ok to buy 2 times the 2x8GB RAM instead of 4x8 one?
memory
memory
asked Dec 22 '18 at 15:08
user840718user840718
21429
asked Dec 22 '18 at 15:08
user840718user840718
21429
asked Dec 22 '18 at 15:08
user840718user840718
21429
asked Dec 22 '18 at 15:08
user840718user840718
21429
asked Dec 22 '18 at 15:08
user840718user840718
21429
21429
I wrote about buying it two timesin a row, so (2x8)x2=32GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
1
The modules are identical the only difference is the amount of modules in a kit. Using the word twice instead of “two times” is proper English. You definitely shouldn’t say “two times” then switch to “2 times”. You could say two 16 GB kits.
– Ramhound
Dec 22 '18 at 15:34
4
Using 'twice' might be better, but 'two times' is still perfectly valid in English (just as 'five times' or 'one time' are). Don't overcorrect.
– grawity
Dec 22 '18 at 18:50
4
There are also sellers who price 1x lower than 2x or 4x (per stick costs)
– hjpotter92
Dec 22 '18 at 20:02
add a comment |
I wrote about buying it two timesin a row, so (2x8)x2=32GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
1
The modules are identical the only difference is the amount of modules in a kit. Using the word twice instead of “two times” is proper English. You definitely shouldn’t say “two times” then switch to “2 times”. You could say two 16 GB kits.
– Ramhound
Dec 22 '18 at 15:34
4
Using 'twice' might be better, but 'two times' is still perfectly valid in English (just as 'five times' or 'one time' are). Don't overcorrect.
– grawity
Dec 22 '18 at 18:50
4
There are also sellers who price 1x lower than 2x or 4x (per stick costs)
– hjpotter92
Dec 22 '18 at 20:02
I wrote about buying it two timesin a row, so (2x8)x2=32GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
I wrote about buying it two timesin a row, so (2x8)x2=32GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
1
1
The modules are identical the only difference is the amount of modules in a kit. Using the word twice instead of “two times” is proper English. You definitely shouldn’t say “two times” then switch to “2 times”. You could say two 16 GB kits.
– Ramhound
Dec 22 '18 at 15:34
The modules are identical the only difference is the amount of modules in a kit. Using the word twice instead of “two times” is proper English. You definitely shouldn’t say “two times” then switch to “2 times”. You could say two 16 GB kits.
– Ramhound
Dec 22 '18 at 15:34
4
4
Using 'twice' might be better, but 'two times' is still perfectly valid in English (just as 'five times' or 'one time' are). Don't overcorrect.
– grawity
Dec 22 '18 at 18:50
Using 'twice' might be better, but 'two times' is still perfectly valid in English (just as 'five times' or 'one time' are). Don't overcorrect.
– grawity
Dec 22 '18 at 18:50
4
4
There are also sellers who price 1x lower than 2x or 4x (per stick costs)
– hjpotter92
Dec 22 '18 at 20:02
There are also sellers who price 1x lower than 2x or 4x (per stick costs)
– hjpotter92
Dec 22 '18 at 20:02
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In the all cases that I know about, YES.
If the motherboard supports 32gb of RAM, then you're all set.
edited Dec 22 '18 at 18:15
James Dunn
139111
answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
cybernardcybernard
10.5k31628
Well yes, in my case 4 slots and the max is 64GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:21
@user840718 If your motherboard is new enough to support 64gb of RAM (16gb *4) you should have no problem.
– cybernard
Dec 22 '18 at 15:28
1
in virtually all cases. What case that cause the answer to be a NO ?
– Vylix
Dec 22 '18 at 15:36
10
@Vylix I can imagine a really weird edge case. For example, say the manufacturer slipstreams a slightly different memory module with the same part number and you get one set of each type. It might be that the two modules operate at different voltages. It's a defensive thing that there are lots of weird things out there and it's always dangerous to say something is always safe. ;)
– David Schwartz
Dec 22 '18 at 18:22
@DavidSchwartz At least when buying on E-Bay, this isn't unheard of. I have almost been burned by this. In my case I had two sticks with the same part number but different DRAM chips; in order to get them to work in a dual-channel system I had to transpose them so matched pairs were matched. The person operating purchasing/shipping had no idea of the issue until after I contacted them to clarify.
– hexafraction
Dec 22 '18 at 21:29
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Yes, it's very nearly perfectly safe, even if they're different kits from different manufacturers running at different speeds, as long as you follow the directions in the motherboard's manual. The main things you need to watch out for are channels, CAS latency and other timings, and speed.
Motherboards have a lot of flexibility in how they can operate, but one specific design is that there are usually two "banks" for the memory. Within each bank, there must be at least two channels, they must be the same speed, and they must have the same internal timings. It is often a requirement that both sticks also have the same capacity, so you can't mix 4GB with 8GB in a bank (but you could do so between each bank).
Usually slots A and C are a bank, and slots B and D are a bank. Within each bank, you cannot mix single/dual channel, different speeds, or different timings. Assuming the parts are what they are labelled as, this means that if you buy two kits, consider putting each kit in the same bank to minimize the odds of anything happening. Banks on some boards are color coded; if you have two different color slots, make sure that sticks from the same kit end up in the same color.
If you're not sure what I'm talking about, check your motherboard's user manual for the limitations. In fact, there are professionals out there that will tell you that you should always pair up kits in the manner prescribed by your motherboard for the best chance of success.
Note that if you mix and match pairs, all of the sticks will be negotiated to run at the minimum capacity across all of the sticks. For example, mixing PC2400 and PC2666 will likely give much worse performance than using all PC2400 (for now, PC2666 and above is typically single channel, so half-bandwidth).
Do try to keep the sticks from the same kit paired, and do try to get the same type of specs for each kit, and you should be okay.
answered Dec 23 '18 at 5:04
phyrfoxphyrfox
2,3391113
This answer needs more attention. Nice job!
– Nonny Moose
Dec 23 '18 at 16:26
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Sometimes the RAMs are produced in modules ( Indicating they are from the same assembly line at the same time) which avoids any types of mismatch among the modules. These are usually a bit higher priced than the individual piece X number of pieces. If you are technical enough to find all the RAM properties(CAS, Frequency, Latency etc) by yourself, then you can choose any size or brand based on those parameters. Otherwise it is safe ti go for a 4 or two module bundle.
answered Dec 22 '18 at 19:46
user976745user976745
91
FWIW I'm buying DDR4 at the moment 1x8GB is £42, 2x8GB is £105, 4x8GB is £350. This is for the same brand, same part number from same seller
– pbhj
Mar 19 at 1:04
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In the all cases that I know about, YES.
If the motherboard supports 32gb of RAM, then you're all set.
edited Dec 22 '18 at 18:15
James Dunn
139111
answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
cybernardcybernard
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Well yes, in my case 4 slots and the max is 64GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:21
@user840718 If your motherboard is new enough to support 64gb of RAM (16gb *4) you should have no problem.
– cybernard
Dec 22 '18 at 15:28
1
in virtually all cases. What case that cause the answer to be a NO ?
– Vylix
Dec 22 '18 at 15:36
10
@Vylix I can imagine a really weird edge case. For example, say the manufacturer slipstreams a slightly different memory module with the same part number and you get one set of each type. It might be that the two modules operate at different voltages. It's a defensive thing that there are lots of weird things out there and it's always dangerous to say something is always safe. ;)
– David Schwartz
Dec 22 '18 at 18:22
@DavidSchwartz At least when buying on E-Bay, this isn't unheard of. I have almost been burned by this. In my case I had two sticks with the same part number but different DRAM chips; in order to get them to work in a dual-channel system I had to transpose them so matched pairs were matched. The person operating purchasing/shipping had no idea of the issue until after I contacted them to clarify.
– hexafraction
Dec 22 '18 at 21:29
add a comment |
In the all cases that I know about, YES.
If the motherboard supports 32gb of RAM, then you're all set.
edited Dec 22 '18 at 18:15
James Dunn
139111
answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
cybernardcybernard
10.5k31628
Well yes, in my case 4 slots and the max is 64GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:21
@user840718 If your motherboard is new enough to support 64gb of RAM (16gb *4) you should have no problem.
– cybernard
Dec 22 '18 at 15:28
1
in virtually all cases. What case that cause the answer to be a NO ?
– Vylix
Dec 22 '18 at 15:36
10
@Vylix I can imagine a really weird edge case. For example, say the manufacturer slipstreams a slightly different memory module with the same part number and you get one set of each type. It might be that the two modules operate at different voltages. It's a defensive thing that there are lots of weird things out there and it's always dangerous to say something is always safe. ;)
– David Schwartz
Dec 22 '18 at 18:22
@DavidSchwartz At least when buying on E-Bay, this isn't unheard of. I have almost been burned by this. In my case I had two sticks with the same part number but different DRAM chips; in order to get them to work in a dual-channel system I had to transpose them so matched pairs were matched. The person operating purchasing/shipping had no idea of the issue until after I contacted them to clarify.
– hexafraction
Dec 22 '18 at 21:29
add a comment |
In the all cases that I know about, YES.
If the motherboard supports 32gb of RAM, then you're all set.
edited Dec 22 '18 at 18:15
James Dunn
139111
answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
cybernardcybernard
10.5k31628
In the all cases that I know about, YES.
If the motherboard supports 32gb of RAM, then you're all set.
edited Dec 22 '18 at 18:15
James Dunn
139111
answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
cybernardcybernard
10.5k31628
edited Dec 22 '18 at 18:15
James Dunn
139111
edited Dec 22 '18 at 18:15
James Dunn
139111
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James Dunn
139111
139111
answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
cybernardcybernard
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answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
cybernardcybernard
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answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
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Well yes, in my case 4 slots and the max is 64GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:21
@user840718 If your motherboard is new enough to support 64gb of RAM (16gb *4) you should have no problem.
– cybernard
Dec 22 '18 at 15:28
1
in virtually all cases. What case that cause the answer to be a NO ?
– Vylix
Dec 22 '18 at 15:36
10
@Vylix I can imagine a really weird edge case. For example, say the manufacturer slipstreams a slightly different memory module with the same part number and you get one set of each type. It might be that the two modules operate at different voltages. It's a defensive thing that there are lots of weird things out there and it's always dangerous to say something is always safe. ;)
– David Schwartz
Dec 22 '18 at 18:22
@DavidSchwartz At least when buying on E-Bay, this isn't unheard of. I have almost been burned by this. In my case I had two sticks with the same part number but different DRAM chips; in order to get them to work in a dual-channel system I had to transpose them so matched pairs were matched. The person operating purchasing/shipping had no idea of the issue until after I contacted them to clarify.
– hexafraction
Dec 22 '18 at 21:29
add a comment |
Well yes, in my case 4 slots and the max is 64GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:21
@user840718 If your motherboard is new enough to support 64gb of RAM (16gb *4) you should have no problem.
– cybernard
Dec 22 '18 at 15:28
1
in virtually all cases. What case that cause the answer to be a NO ?
– Vylix
Dec 22 '18 at 15:36
10
@Vylix I can imagine a really weird edge case. For example, say the manufacturer slipstreams a slightly different memory module with the same part number and you get one set of each type. It might be that the two modules operate at different voltages. It's a defensive thing that there are lots of weird things out there and it's always dangerous to say something is always safe. ;)
– David Schwartz
Dec 22 '18 at 18:22
@DavidSchwartz At least when buying on E-Bay, this isn't unheard of. I have almost been burned by this. In my case I had two sticks with the same part number but different DRAM chips; in order to get them to work in a dual-channel system I had to transpose them so matched pairs were matched. The person operating purchasing/shipping had no idea of the issue until after I contacted them to clarify.
– hexafraction
Dec 22 '18 at 21:29
Well yes, in my case 4 slots and the max is 64GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:21
Well yes, in my case 4 slots and the max is 64GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:21
@user840718 If your motherboard is new enough to support 64gb of RAM (16gb *4) you should have no problem.
– cybernard
Dec 22 '18 at 15:28
@user840718 If your motherboard is new enough to support 64gb of RAM (16gb *4) you should have no problem.
– cybernard
Dec 22 '18 at 15:28
1
1
in virtually all cases. What case that cause the answer to be a NO ?
– Vylix
Dec 22 '18 at 15:36
in virtually all cases. What case that cause the answer to be a NO ?
– Vylix
Dec 22 '18 at 15:36
10
10
@Vylix I can imagine a really weird edge case. For example, say the manufacturer slipstreams a slightly different memory module with the same part number and you get one set of each type. It might be that the two modules operate at different voltages. It's a defensive thing that there are lots of weird things out there and it's always dangerous to say something is always safe. ;)
– David Schwartz
Dec 22 '18 at 18:22
@Vylix I can imagine a really weird edge case. For example, say the manufacturer slipstreams a slightly different memory module with the same part number and you get one set of each type. It might be that the two modules operate at different voltages. It's a defensive thing that there are lots of weird things out there and it's always dangerous to say something is always safe. ;)
– David Schwartz
Dec 22 '18 at 18:22
@DavidSchwartz At least when buying on E-Bay, this isn't unheard of. I have almost been burned by this. In my case I had two sticks with the same part number but different DRAM chips; in order to get them to work in a dual-channel system I had to transpose them so matched pairs were matched. The person operating purchasing/shipping had no idea of the issue until after I contacted them to clarify.
– hexafraction
Dec 22 '18 at 21:29
@DavidSchwartz At least when buying on E-Bay, this isn't unheard of. I have almost been burned by this. In my case I had two sticks with the same part number but different DRAM chips; in order to get them to work in a dual-channel system I had to transpose them so matched pairs were matched. The person operating purchasing/shipping had no idea of the issue until after I contacted them to clarify.
– hexafraction
Dec 22 '18 at 21:29
add a comment |
Yes, it's very nearly perfectly safe, even if they're different kits from different manufacturers running at different speeds, as long as you follow the directions in the motherboard's manual. The main things you need to watch out for are channels, CAS latency and other timings, and speed.
Motherboards have a lot of flexibility in how they can operate, but one specific design is that there are usually two "banks" for the memory. Within each bank, there must be at least two channels, they must be the same speed, and they must have the same internal timings. It is often a requirement that both sticks also have the same capacity, so you can't mix 4GB with 8GB in a bank (but you could do so between each bank).
Usually slots A and C are a bank, and slots B and D are a bank. Within each bank, you cannot mix single/dual channel, different speeds, or different timings. Assuming the parts are what they are labelled as, this means that if you buy two kits, consider putting each kit in the same bank to minimize the odds of anything happening. Banks on some boards are color coded; if you have two different color slots, make sure that sticks from the same kit end up in the same color.
If you're not sure what I'm talking about, check your motherboard's user manual for the limitations. In fact, there are professionals out there that will tell you that you should always pair up kits in the manner prescribed by your motherboard for the best chance of success.
Note that if you mix and match pairs, all of the sticks will be negotiated to run at the minimum capacity across all of the sticks. For example, mixing PC2400 and PC2666 will likely give much worse performance than using all PC2400 (for now, PC2666 and above is typically single channel, so half-bandwidth).
Do try to keep the sticks from the same kit paired, and do try to get the same type of specs for each kit, and you should be okay.
answered Dec 23 '18 at 5:04
phyrfoxphyrfox
2,3391113
This answer needs more attention. Nice job!
– Nonny Moose
Dec 23 '18 at 16:26
add a comment |
Yes, it's very nearly perfectly safe, even if they're different kits from different manufacturers running at different speeds, as long as you follow the directions in the motherboard's manual. The main things you need to watch out for are channels, CAS latency and other timings, and speed.
Motherboards have a lot of flexibility in how they can operate, but one specific design is that there are usually two "banks" for the memory. Within each bank, there must be at least two channels, they must be the same speed, and they must have the same internal timings. It is often a requirement that both sticks also have the same capacity, so you can't mix 4GB with 8GB in a bank (but you could do so between each bank).
Usually slots A and C are a bank, and slots B and D are a bank. Within each bank, you cannot mix single/dual channel, different speeds, or different timings. Assuming the parts are what they are labelled as, this means that if you buy two kits, consider putting each kit in the same bank to minimize the odds of anything happening. Banks on some boards are color coded; if you have two different color slots, make sure that sticks from the same kit end up in the same color.
If you're not sure what I'm talking about, check your motherboard's user manual for the limitations. In fact, there are professionals out there that will tell you that you should always pair up kits in the manner prescribed by your motherboard for the best chance of success.
Note that if you mix and match pairs, all of the sticks will be negotiated to run at the minimum capacity across all of the sticks. For example, mixing PC2400 and PC2666 will likely give much worse performance than using all PC2400 (for now, PC2666 and above is typically single channel, so half-bandwidth).
Do try to keep the sticks from the same kit paired, and do try to get the same type of specs for each kit, and you should be okay.
answered Dec 23 '18 at 5:04
phyrfoxphyrfox
2,3391113
This answer needs more attention. Nice job!
– Nonny Moose
Dec 23 '18 at 16:26
add a comment |
Yes, it's very nearly perfectly safe, even if they're different kits from different manufacturers running at different speeds, as long as you follow the directions in the motherboard's manual. The main things you need to watch out for are channels, CAS latency and other timings, and speed.
Motherboards have a lot of flexibility in how they can operate, but one specific design is that there are usually two "banks" for the memory. Within each bank, there must be at least two channels, they must be the same speed, and they must have the same internal timings. It is often a requirement that both sticks also have the same capacity, so you can't mix 4GB with 8GB in a bank (but you could do so between each bank).
Usually slots A and C are a bank, and slots B and D are a bank. Within each bank, you cannot mix single/dual channel, different speeds, or different timings. Assuming the parts are what they are labelled as, this means that if you buy two kits, consider putting each kit in the same bank to minimize the odds of anything happening. Banks on some boards are color coded; if you have two different color slots, make sure that sticks from the same kit end up in the same color.
If you're not sure what I'm talking about, check your motherboard's user manual for the limitations. In fact, there are professionals out there that will tell you that you should always pair up kits in the manner prescribed by your motherboard for the best chance of success.
Note that if you mix and match pairs, all of the sticks will be negotiated to run at the minimum capacity across all of the sticks. For example, mixing PC2400 and PC2666 will likely give much worse performance than using all PC2400 (for now, PC2666 and above is typically single channel, so half-bandwidth).
Do try to keep the sticks from the same kit paired, and do try to get the same type of specs for each kit, and you should be okay.
answered Dec 23 '18 at 5:04
phyrfoxphyrfox
2,3391113
Yes, it's very nearly perfectly safe, even if they're different kits from different manufacturers running at different speeds, as long as you follow the directions in the motherboard's manual. The main things you need to watch out for are channels, CAS latency and other timings, and speed.
Motherboards have a lot of flexibility in how they can operate, but one specific design is that there are usually two "banks" for the memory. Within each bank, there must be at least two channels, they must be the same speed, and they must have the same internal timings. It is often a requirement that both sticks also have the same capacity, so you can't mix 4GB with 8GB in a bank (but you could do so between each bank).
Usually slots A and C are a bank, and slots B and D are a bank. Within each bank, you cannot mix single/dual channel, different speeds, or different timings. Assuming the parts are what they are labelled as, this means that if you buy two kits, consider putting each kit in the same bank to minimize the odds of anything happening. Banks on some boards are color coded; if you have two different color slots, make sure that sticks from the same kit end up in the same color.
If you're not sure what I'm talking about, check your motherboard's user manual for the limitations. In fact, there are professionals out there that will tell you that you should always pair up kits in the manner prescribed by your motherboard for the best chance of success.
Note that if you mix and match pairs, all of the sticks will be negotiated to run at the minimum capacity across all of the sticks. For example, mixing PC2400 and PC2666 will likely give much worse performance than using all PC2400 (for now, PC2666 and above is typically single channel, so half-bandwidth).
Do try to keep the sticks from the same kit paired, and do try to get the same type of specs for each kit, and you should be okay.
answered Dec 23 '18 at 5:04
phyrfoxphyrfox
2,3391113
answered Dec 23 '18 at 5:04
phyrfoxphyrfox
2,3391113
answered Dec 23 '18 at 5:04
phyrfoxphyrfox
2,3391113
answered Dec 23 '18 at 5:04
phyrfoxphyrfox
2,3391113
2,3391113
This answer needs more attention. Nice job!
– Nonny Moose
Dec 23 '18 at 16:26
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This answer needs more attention. Nice job!
– Nonny Moose
Dec 23 '18 at 16:26
This answer needs more attention. Nice job!
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Sometimes the RAMs are produced in modules ( Indicating they are from the same assembly line at the same time) which avoids any types of mismatch among the modules. These are usually a bit higher priced than the individual piece X number of pieces. If you are technical enough to find all the RAM properties(CAS, Frequency, Latency etc) by yourself, then you can choose any size or brand based on those parameters. Otherwise it is safe ti go for a 4 or two module bundle.
answered Dec 22 '18 at 19:46
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FWIW I'm buying DDR4 at the moment 1x8GB is £42, 2x8GB is £105, 4x8GB is £350. This is for the same brand, same part number from same seller
– pbhj
Mar 19 at 1:04
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Sometimes the RAMs are produced in modules ( Indicating they are from the same assembly line at the same time) which avoids any types of mismatch among the modules. These are usually a bit higher priced than the individual piece X number of pieces. If you are technical enough to find all the RAM properties(CAS, Frequency, Latency etc) by yourself, then you can choose any size or brand based on those parameters. Otherwise it is safe ti go for a 4 or two module bundle.
answered Dec 22 '18 at 19:46
user976745user976745
91
FWIW I'm buying DDR4 at the moment 1x8GB is £42, 2x8GB is £105, 4x8GB is £350. This is for the same brand, same part number from same seller
– pbhj
Mar 19 at 1:04
add a comment |
Sometimes the RAMs are produced in modules ( Indicating they are from the same assembly line at the same time) which avoids any types of mismatch among the modules. These are usually a bit higher priced than the individual piece X number of pieces. If you are technical enough to find all the RAM properties(CAS, Frequency, Latency etc) by yourself, then you can choose any size or brand based on those parameters. Otherwise it is safe ti go for a 4 or two module bundle.
answered Dec 22 '18 at 19:46
user976745user976745
91
Sometimes the RAMs are produced in modules ( Indicating they are from the same assembly line at the same time) which avoids any types of mismatch among the modules. These are usually a bit higher priced than the individual piece X number of pieces. If you are technical enough to find all the RAM properties(CAS, Frequency, Latency etc) by yourself, then you can choose any size or brand based on those parameters. Otherwise it is safe ti go for a 4 or two module bundle.
answered Dec 22 '18 at 19:46
user976745user976745
91
answered Dec 22 '18 at 19:46
user976745user976745
91
answered Dec 22 '18 at 19:46
user976745user976745
91
answered Dec 22 '18 at 19:46
user976745user976745
91
91
FWIW I'm buying DDR4 at the moment 1x8GB is £42, 2x8GB is £105, 4x8GB is £350. This is for the same brand, same part number from same seller
– pbhj
Mar 19 at 1:04
add a comment |
FWIW I'm buying DDR4 at the moment 1x8GB is £42, 2x8GB is £105, 4x8GB is £350. This is for the same brand, same part number from same seller
– pbhj
Mar 19 at 1:04
FWIW I'm buying DDR4 at the moment 1x8GB is £42, 2x8GB is £105, 4x8GB is £350. This is for the same brand, same part number from same seller
– pbhj
Mar 19 at 1:04
FWIW I'm buying DDR4 at the moment 1x8GB is £42, 2x8GB is £105, 4x8GB is £350. This is for the same brand, same part number from same seller
– pbhj
Mar 19 at 1:04
add a comment |
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I wrote about buying it two timesin a row, so (2x8)x2=32GB.
– user840718
Dec 22 '18 at 15:20
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The modules are identical the only difference is the amount of modules in a kit. Using the word twice instead of “two times” is proper English. You definitely shouldn’t say “two times” then switch to “2 times”. You could say two 16 GB kits.
– Ramhound
Dec 22 '18 at 15:34
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Using 'twice' might be better, but 'two times' is still perfectly valid in English (just as 'five times' or 'one time' are). Don't overcorrect.
– grawity
Dec 22 '18 at 18:50
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There are also sellers who price 1x lower than 2x or 4x (per stick costs)
– hjpotter92
Dec 22 '18 at 20:02