I'm trying to figure out if I can mix a 16GB DDR4 2666 MHz RAM with a 4GB DDR4 of the same speed, even though they're from different brands. Will this setup work in my laptop, and could there be any potential issues?
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Yeah, go ahead and try it out! Worst case, your laptop won't boot, and you can just take the RAM out. If it does boot, you might want to run a memory test like memtest86 to check for stability. Having two sticks could give you some benefits with dual channel mode, but adding 4GB more isn't likely to make a huge difference unless you're already maxed out on RAM.
I had a similar experience! I tried mixing RAM modules, and while it worked for the most part, I did face some instability issues later on. Make sure to keep an eye on temperatures too, as mismatched brands can sometimes cause heating problems.
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