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Dual / Single Channel RAM Compatibility

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  • 16-04-2020 4:06pm
    #1
    outofmydepth
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi all

    I have a Gigabyte AB350-GAMING 3 board and I am looking to upgrade from 8 to 16gb of RAM.

    The issue I have is that the RAM which I currently have (Team Vulcan T-Force 8GB (2x 4GB) 3000MHz DDR4) is no longer being produced so I can't just purchase more (the few shops that do still have some stock are charging way over the odds).

    Thus, I was wondering whether purchasing a single stick of 8gb is a viable option? Would I be correct in saying that so long as the timings are the same as the two sticks which I currently run then it ought to work?

    I have a Ryzen processor and from what I have read it seems quite important that the RAM is working optimally hence my asking.

    Thanks in advance


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    #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    If you have 3 sticks you'll lose dual-channel.

    You should still be able to find DDR4-3000 @ 16-18-18-38 kits.


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    #3
    outofmydepth
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭outofmydepth


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    If you have 3 sticks you'll lose dual-channel.

    You should still be able to find DDR4-3000 @ 16-18-18-38 kits.

    Ok, I have a Ryzen processor so I think it's pretty important I don't lose channel.

    I'm a bit lost regarding your second point. Do you just mean a second pair that is the same timing as what I have currently?

    Thanks for the response.


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    #4
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Yes, a kit at the same timings.


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