if I get 16 gb of memory on 1 channel will it work good

[real hull]

?

[true oak]

It will most likely work

but its wise to buy memory in kits

as they are matched together, and you will have dual channel too

So if you are looking to get 32gb of memory in the future

i would advise you buy a 32gb kit

but if that doesnt matter

then you should be ok with a single stick

[real hull]

Wait I have a 8gb stick right now

I ordered a 16 gb

So can I put them togheter

[true oak]

I would advise not running mismatched memory moduals

as you could run into stability issues

[real hull]

So just 1 is better

[true oak]

for stability, yes

[real hull]

Alright, thanks I order it I will report any bugs

[true oak]

again, you should be able to run a single channel fine

[real hull]

Alrighty

Thanks

Wait

@true oak

[true oak]

?

[real hull]

If I get 2 8gb of ram sticks will I have 16 gb of ram

[true oak]

Yes, and in the proper slots, they will run in dual channel, so you will get the bandwidth improvements as a result

[real hull]

Alright Ima instead just get another 8gb of ram

[true oak]

again

issues with that

you will end up with 2 mis-matched ram modules

which could result in stability issues

[real hull]

?

I taught if I get the same amount they will run on a dual channel

[true oak]

with dual channel kits of memory

the dimms are matched to each other

they get tested as a pair

[empty kernel]

Search online for your motherboard. Check the support page of your motherboard for memory list/QVL.

[true oak]

QVL list is more of a suggestion than a defacto list

[empty kernel]

yep

[real hull]

I have a laptop

[empty kernel]

only so many memory modules can be verified

[lavish laurel]

are you getting a different 8gb or the same model you already have

[empty kernel]

but just to be on safe side... and stability

[real hull]

Im not sure I am about to order but am not sure what to order

[true oak]

ok

how much do you have to spend

[lavish laurel]

just get the same one you already have

[true oak]

and where are you?

[real hull]

Like 39

[lavish laurel]

or just get 2x8gb and sell the one you have

[true oak]

39 what?

[real hull]

USD

[true oak]

ok

you are in the states

[real hull]

Yes

Texas

[true oak]

what laptop do you have?

[real hull]

MSI gf63

[true oak]

ok

ddr4 3200

[real hull]

Also I bought the new ssd and it came and it works well now

[real hull]

?

[true oak]

thats what your laptop supports

[real hull]

Yea

[true oak]

https://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Ripjaws-F4-3200C22D-16GRS-Memory-Module/dp/B08LQG2SDS/ref=sr_1_6?crid=DO092ALQ8BJU&keywords=sodimm+ddr4&qid=1687468167&sprefix=sodimm+ddr4%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-6

[real hull]

Alright,

So I will have 8gb for games and such

16*

Cause I kinda need to muli task

[true oak]

16

yes

[real hull]

Alright will order hopefully it works

[real hull]

another question.. How much gb should I save so my ssd keeps runnign smooth

[true oak]

never let it fill up

[real hull]

Should I save about 50

[true oak]

if you want

we have high-speed internet now

if you are hoarding more than 1tb of data that you dont use often

get a nas

[empty kernel]

Not a hard rule, but usually leave about 20% unused SSD space

[real hull]

Ok

[real hull]

I will get a 1tb ssd later

Like a few months

[empty kernel]

Don't fill it up. If you have a secondary drive, you can use that for storing important documents and files

[true oak]

^

[real hull]

Alright

[empty kernel]

Good luck!

yeah usually memory manufacturers... even Newegg and I think Amazon (depending on the vendor store) will have memory finders so that you buy memory that is compatible with your system

[true oak]

they dont

crucial do

[empty kernel]

crucial does i know

[true oak]

but most name brand memory should work ok, as long as you stay within the specs

[empty kernel]

Kingston does

[true oak]

Yeah, kingston does too

[empty kernel]

Amazon... depending on the vendor might have a "memory finder" app

storefront

[true oak]

wouldnt trust it IMO

[empty kernel]

yeah i would go directly to the name brand ram makers websites

just to see what they have to offer/ research

[empty kernel]

Just wondering. Does the support page for your laptop list any compatible memory modules?

[true oak]

not with laptops

[real hull]

Where is that

Oh

[empty kernel]

yep usually not. thought it was worth checking out 😄

[true oak]

already did XD

[lavish laurel]

best approach is to buy from somewhere you can return easily

just in case you can't use them

[empty kernel]

https://www.newegg.com/tools/memory-finder

for future reference