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    36Gbs of Ram Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hamsnacks, Mar 29, 2020.

  1. Hamsnacks

    Hamsnacks Newbie

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    So I'm currently running 32gbs (2x16) of Ram at 2666Mhz.

    Upgrading to an Alienware that has room for 4 slots. I have an extra module that is 4gbs also at 2666Mhz but a different model.

    Is it worth adding to have a total of 36gbs or is it going to slow down the overall speed or not make it worth it?

    I'm currently running:
    Patriot Viper Steel Peformance DDR4 16GB 2666MHz CL18 SODIMM Memory

    The extra module is:
    Micron MTA4ATF51264HZ-2G6E1 Non ECC PC4-2666V 4GB DDR4 at 2666MHz

    Thank you!
     
    Hamsnacks, Mar 29, 2020
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Not worth it unless you are editing 4K video (or processing huge sound files) on that system.

    If you had 2x 4GB RAM modules, I'd say do it. With a single Sodimm though? Probably not worth it except in edge cases where the RAM capacity is more important than other parameters. ;)
     
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    Makes sense, appreciate the information!
    I'll leave it alone.

    Thank you
     
    Hamsnacks, Mar 29, 2020
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