Context:

I want to upgrade my laptop’s total RAM (two 4 GB, one is 2666 other is 2400) and I only have the budget for either two 8 GB RAM or one 16GB RAM.
My questions are:

  1. Is two 8GB 2666mhz better than a 4GB 2666mhz + 16GB 2666mhz, and why?
  2. Would it better to just have a single 16GB RAM rather a 16GB and 4GB together?
  3. Should I consider the CL of my RAM before upgrading?
  4. Next time I am upgrading other hardware what should I consider before buying?
  5. Also, why can I only use 2GB of RAM? https://imgur.com/9paH259
  • Canny94@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Yeah bro… you need to utilize the same size ram in each channel.

    Go 8GB+8GB.

    If you want to upgrade anything else, you need to take note of your motherboard, your PSU, and processor.

    Motherboard compatibility first, then power draw compared to your PSU.

    Also take note of tower space, micro atx vs atx etc.