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Dual and single rank rams in dual channel set up

  • 01-11-2019 04:59PM
    #1
    Mutant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭


    Hi
    Mite be a silly question but cant find a straight answer.

    My sons computer currently has 2 4gb dual rank ram sticks at 2400 Mhz in one channel on computer(2 of the 4 dimm slots used) He wants to get some more so i was looking around and seen some single rank sticks 2 * 4gb at 2400 Mhz from same manufacturer and frequency just different ranks. If i got him this and put it in the other channel would it run ok or would it cause problems.

    So basically first channel would have 2 * 4bg dual rank sticks and second channel would have 2 * 4gb single rank sticks.

    Also if got 2 * 8b single rank instead of the the 4gb would that cause any problems.

    Also just in just name (brand) is crucial ballistix sport lt

    Any information appreciated


Comments

  • #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,026 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    TBH it's best to always get a matching set of RAM and not deal with single vs dual rank sticks.
    In addition, if they're not matched exactly, things can get a bit wonky.

    Considering how cheap a 2x8Gb DDR4-3000 kit is now (£62/€72) you're better off selling the current sticks & upgrading speed.


  • #3
    Mutant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭Mutant


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    TBH it's best to always get a matching set of RAM and not deal with single vs dual rank sticks.
    In addition, if they're not matched exactly, things can get a bit wonky.

    Considering how cheap a 2x8Gb DDR4-3000 kit is now (£62/€72) you're better off selling the current sticks & upgrading speed.

    Good point but forgot to mention his mobo supports up to 2400 only.


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