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Are RAM modules classed as "Hardware"?
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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 1253746" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>EvenStranger is right, you don't need to use matched pairs. But chscag is also right in that best performance comes from using matched pairs - with a caveat.... the matched pairs have to be exactly matched, same number of chips on the board - otherwise it won't run in dual channel. </p><p></p><p>So, if you decide to get a second 4GB module from Crucial, be sure they are selling you the exact same part number.</p><p></p><p>Also, as EvenStranger alluded to, more memory doesn't equate to more speed. Having more memory (if you need it, given the number and type of applications you routinely run) will make your computer more efficient. But contrary to the marketing you'll see out there, it does not "add speed". So, if you find that the computer is meeting your expectations with 4GB, you need not add another 4, thinking that you'll get even more of a performance boost.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 1253746, member: 24098"] EvenStranger is right, you don't need to use matched pairs. But chscag is also right in that best performance comes from using matched pairs - with a caveat.... the matched pairs have to be exactly matched, same number of chips on the board - otherwise it won't run in dual channel. So, if you decide to get a second 4GB module from Crucial, be sure they are selling you the exact same part number. Also, as EvenStranger alluded to, more memory doesn't equate to more speed. Having more memory (if you need it, given the number and type of applications you routinely run) will make your computer more efficient. But contrary to the marketing you'll see out there, it does not "add speed". So, if you find that the computer is meeting your expectations with 4GB, you need not add another 4, thinking that you'll get even more of a performance boost. [/QUOTE]
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