1x8GB(12800) or 1x8GB+1x2GB(10700)

[aciduzzo]

Hi, everyone.
I know mixing RAM isn't recommended, but i have just added an 8GB HyperX Fury stick running at 800MHz (9-9-9-27) to my system. If i leave the (original) 2GB stick attached, the laptop works fine, but obviously the memory speed/timing drops slightly (to 665, 9-9-9-24). It's not an option to buy an additional stick atm.

My question is: would i get better performance with just the 8GB stick (plus page file), or is the extra 2GB worth sacrificing some memory speed for? Would dual-channel functionality be affected? FYI: I usually use in the region of 6-10GB of memory.

 

[blazorthon]

If the two sticks work with each other,, then it would be fine to keep the second stick and it may even be better based on how much memory you use. The performance characteristics wouldn't change much between the two configurations, but the added capacity might be useful.

 

[Tradesman1]

I'd go with the 10GB

 

[aciduzzo]

Many thanks, guys! I'll leave the 2GB stick in there till i can justify purchasing another 1600 CL9 stick.