Windows 10: 2x8GB or 1x16GB RAM, what's better and why?

Discus and support 2x8GB or 1x16GB RAM, what's better and why? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm thinking about getting more ram, but is there a difference between 2x8GB and 1x16GB? If so, what?Any response would be apprectiated.Thanks.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jeff_106, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:02 AM.

  1. JEFF_106
    Jeff_106 Win User

    2x8GB or 1x16GB RAM, what's better and why?


    I'm thinking about getting more ram, but is there a difference between 2x8GB and 1x16GB? If so, what?Any response would be apprectiated.Thanks.

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    Jeff_106, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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  2. SARMAD QURESHI
    Sarmad Qureshi Win User

    1x16GB ram vs 2x16GB ram - Which is better?

    Is it better to have two 8GB sticks or a single 16GB stick of ram on a PC?
     
    Sarmad Qureshi, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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  3. DENIQL
    DeniqL Win User
    1x16GB ram vs 2x16GB ram - Which is better?

    Hi,Sarmad ! I'm Luis, a fellow Microsoft Community Member . Thanks for reaching us out here.

    Technically speaking having 2 modules working instead of 1 will improve performance. However the difference will be hard to notice in most cases.

    But if you can choose go with 2x8gb sticks
     
    DeniqL, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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  4. ADITYAR
    Adityar Win User

    2x8GB or 1x16GB RAM, what's better and why?

    Upgrade Ram with diferrent size

    Before upgrade ram i have Samsung OEM installed by default
    M471A1K43BB1-CRC 2x8GB

    And I installed extra ram on my laptop with Samsung M471A2K43BB1-CRC 1x16GB
    please get information and help.
    will there be a problem?
    whether if installed will run smoothly?
     
    Adityar, Dec 12, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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