Can I use 2gb and 8GB RAM together?

Can we install 8GB+2GB RAM? Yes we can, although ideally the 2 channels better have the same RAM installed.
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Can we put 2gb and 8GB RAM together?

Yes, It will work in under one condition i.e the ram need to be same version. Eg. If your motherboard have two ram slots for DDR3, you can add two DDR3 ram which may be of same size or different size.
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Can I pair 2gb and 4GB RAM together?

YES! you can install a 2gb and 4gb RAM chip together. As long as the frequency is the same there isn't going to be any issues. However, if you add 2gb 1066 and 4gb 1600 the system will read the 2gb and 4gb has 1066.
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Can I mix 2 4GB and 1 8GB RAM?

Mixing even the exact same make and model of RAM bought separately is not guaranteed to work and can lead to stability issues. Usually it is ok but there is a risk it won't work.
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Can I use 2 RAM with different memory?

Can You Mix Different RAM Brands? In short, the answer to this question is: yes. No matter the brand, speed, and size of the RAM, theoretically you can mix and match RAM in your system; though it may prove to be problematic. Also, depending on the setup & workload, you may not even notice a difference in performance.
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Just How Bad is Mixing Memory?



Is it OK to mix RAM sizes?

It is possible to mix different RAM brands; however, motherboard manufacturers suggest using RAM that matches the model type, size, frequency, latency, and manufacturer to receive the best stability and performance. Even if the specs do not match, you will still be able to utilize the RAM together.
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Can I put 4GB and 8GB RAM together?

Yes, you can use 8GB RAM with 4GB RAM.
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Does RAM need to match?

Busting RAM Myths One at a Time

For the most part, you'll just end up with a slower computer. Still, it is always best to match your RAM sticks. That way, you'll receive the best performance available, and there is less chance of corruption or other issues arising from mismatched memory modules.
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Can you mix different types of RAM?

Don't even try. You cannot mix different generations of DRAM. In fact, you can't install a different generation of DRAM in your system at all. The reason is that your motherboard is built to process one generation of memory.
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Can I use 3 RAM slots?

So if you have three sticks of RAM in a motherboard (and CPU) that supports triple-channel memory, you'll be just fine. However, if you try to use three sticks of RAM on a motherboard (and CPU) that only supports dual-channel memory, it might force all the RAM to run in single-channel mode.
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Can I use 8 and 16 GB RAM together?

Yes you can, but I wouldn't recommend it, as the 16GB will be used as 8GB to run dual-channel with the 8GB you likely already have, and the other half will be used as single-channel. It's also better to have the same type of ram, as to not affect performance via the voltage, controllers and whatnot.
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Can I use 1gb and 2GB RAM together?

yes, typically you can mix and match ram sizes in a motherboard.
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Is 8GB RAM enough for gaming?

8GB of RAM is the minimum amount of RAM for any gaming PC. With 8GB RAM, you will be able to play most released games without many problems, but some games might not play at the highest quality, and you might have to shut down other applications.
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Can I add 8gb RAM to 2GB laptop?

Yes you can, as long as you have the remaining expnsion slots or you can replace the existing 2 gb ram with an 8gb ram insividually.
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Can RAM be used with different speeds?

You can use memory modules of different speeds as long as they are faster than those specified for your computer. It is recommended to use modules of the same speed as those already installed in your system. If you do mix speeds, the modules will all run at the speed of your slowest modules.
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Does the RAM affect FPS?

Since RAM stores short-term information, having a higher RAM will help in producing more FPS. Why? Because RAM is an essential tool that will help increase the speed of your computer in general. It's not fast in itself, but it allows your computer to be fast with its storage capacity.
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Is it better to have one 16GB RAM or to have 2 RAM of 8GB?

Always go with a matching pair. 2 8GB sticks will yield roughly 25% more performance over a comparable 16GB stick. Dual channel is always going to be better than single. You will absolutely notice the difference in pretty much all applications that use more than 2GB of memory, which these days is pretty much anything.
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Can I use 16GB and 4GB RAM together?

Its possible, but there is a fairly large chance it wont work properly. Only RAM sold in kits is guaranteed to work together. You can use a single stick by itself if you have to, it wont run in dual channel so the performance will be a little slower, but its not going to be any better using the 4GB stick alongside it.
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Is 32 GB of RAM overkill?

In most situations, 32GB of RAM can be considered overkill, but this is not always true. There are situations where 32GB is an appropriate amount to have. It is also a good way to futureproof your PC as requirements increase with time.
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How do I know if RAM is compatible with my RAM?

Check with your manufacturer's website. Google the full PC name and check the mentioned spec for the maximum RAM it can support. Try using the Memory Compatibility Tool to check for RAM motherboard compatibility or. Use a third-party software like CPU-Z or HWinfo to check for compatibility.
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Can I just add RAM to my PC?

You can't just add more RAM to your computer without confirming a few things in advance. Every PC has two limits on its maximum RAM: its motherboard and its operating system (OS). Whichever limit is lower is the maximum RAM for your PC.
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What happens if RAM is faster than motherboard?

Your computer will work just fine if you install the faster RAM. It will simply run at the slower 1333Mhz speed. Your motherboard will recognize those faster RAM sticks as being compatible (because they are) and allow the system to boot up and operate normally after you install them.
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Can I use 2x4gb and 2x8gb RAM?

If you're MB has support for that amount of ram then YES it's safe and NO-PROBLEM-AT-ALL. Just mount them 8,4, 8, 4 for maximum compatibility.
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Can I have 48 GB RAM?

Since the RAM is the same speed and make, and likely same or similar timings you actually can run 48GB without any issues.
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Is dual channel RAM better?

In dual-channel mode, two RAM sticks communicate simultaneously on separate channels to operate your computer and run programs significantly faster. Therefore, running in dual-channel memory will provide a significant performance boost to your PC, regardless of the actual size of your RAM.
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