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What is the best RAM configuration

Sandtree · 2020-10-16 15:38:08

I will be buying a new computer which has 2 banks of 2 slots for its RAM. Each slot can take a 32gb stick and an overall maximum of 128gb. I want to achieve a total of 32gb of RAM and I don't need to consider leaving empty slots for future upgrades... it'll be enough for my needs for as long as I have the computer. What is…

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Sandtree Posts: 10,628 Forumite

19 October 2020 at 4:34PM

There is only £7 difference between 4*8gb and 1*32gb with 2*16gb being in the middle so not a needle mover that would drive me into one path or the other.

2*16gb seems to have the most votes and has the benefit of leaving half the slots spare should something happen that means I do unexpectedly need to upgrade further.

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