I recently upgraded my RAM by adding two 16GB DDR4 sticks to my existing two 8GB DDR4 sticks, bringing my total to 48GB. After doing this, my PC started crashing and got stuck in a restart loop. I think I fixed it by rearranging the RAM sticks, but I want to know more about potential compatibility issues. Here are my specs:
- CPU: Core I5 12400F
- GPU: RTX 3060
- RAM: 2 DDR4 Kingston 8GB and 2 DDR4 SK Hynix 16GB
- MOBO: Asus PRIME B760M-A
Could mixing these different RAM sizes cause more problems down the line? Individually, the sticks were working fine. Any insights would be appreciated!
3 Answers
For real! Mixing can lead to full system failures. I'd suggest running a memory test to make sure everything is stable. You might be lucky right now, but it’s better to be safe.
When you mix different RAM kits, you can run into issues like boot failure or crashes because the motherboard might struggle to set the proper timings. It’s generally not recommended to mix kits unless they are specifically designed to work together. If you want to keep them, monitor your system closely for errors or crashes!
Typically, it's best to avoid mixing RAM of different sizes or brands. This can lead to potential instability because each stick could have different speeds and timings, which your system then has to accommodate. While it seems like you've managed to fix the immediate issues, there's always a chance that problems might crop up later since you're mixing different capacities.
I get that! I just switched my RAM too, and I've been wondering the same thing. Is there a specific reason mixing sizes is an issue?