Question Best Slot for 16GB RAM Upgrade for Optimal Performance in a Laptop?

[Ambadyvs]

Hi everyone,
I have a laptop with two RAM slots. One of the slots is currently occupied by a 4GB DDR4-2400 SK Hynix stick. I recently bought a 16GB DDR4-2400 SK Hynix RAM to upgrade.
My question is: should I place the 16GB stick in Slot 1 or Slot 2 when paired with the 4GB for the best performance, or does it not make a difference?

I know this might seem like a basic or unnecessary question to some, but I’m asking out of genuine passion for learning and getting the most out of my machine. I just want to make sure I’m doing it right and getting the best performance possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much for your time and patience!

:::::::: my system specs :::::::::
Laptop: Acer Aspire 3 A315-41-R45R
Processor Name: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
Motherboard Model: RR Metapod_RR
OS: Windows 10 Home Single Language (x64) Build 19045.4957 (22H2)

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

My question is: should I place the 16GB stick in Slot 1 or Slot 2 when paired with the 4GB for the best performance, or does it not make a difference?
Don't mix and match sticks of ram. If you must go for a ram upgrade, you buy an identical stick of ram or a ram kit, in your case, you should've looked at a 2x8GB DDR4-2400MHz kit. I would advise on replacing teh 4GB stick of ram with the 16GB stick you've purchased.

You should also make sure you're on the latest BIOS version for your laptop prior to replacing the stick of ram or performing your ram upgrade.

 

[Bob.B]

Hi everyone,
I have a laptop with two RAM slots. One of the slots is currently occupied by a 4GB DDR4-2400 SK Hynix stick. I recently bought a 16GB DDR4-2400 SK Hynix RAM to upgrade.
My question is: should I place the 16GB stick in Slot 1 or Slot 2 when paired with the 4GB for the best performance, or does it not make a difference?

I know this might seem like a basic or unnecessary question to some, but I’m asking out of genuine passion for learning and getting the most out of my machine. I just want to make sure I’m doing it right and getting the best performance possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much for your time and patience!

:::::::: my system specs :::::::::
Laptop: Acer Aspire 3 A315-41-R45R
Processor Name: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
Motherboard Model: RR Metapod_RR
OS: Windows 10 Home Single Language (x64) Build 19045.4957 (22H2)

It looks like the pc has a 16GB ram limit total.
Put the new stick in the open slot and see if the pc will boot.
If it does see how much ram the pc found.
You may be limited to 8GB per slot.

 

[Ambadyvs]

It looks like the pc has a 16GB ram limit total.
Put the new stick in the open slot and see if the pc will boot.
If it does see how much ram the pc found.
You may be limited to 8GB per slot.

how do you know the laptop has a 16GB ram limit total!

 

[Bob.B]

how do you know the laptop has a 16GB ram limit total!

https://www.memorystock.com/memory/AcerAspire3A31541R45R.html

 

[Ambadyvs]

https://www.memorystock.com/memory/AcerAspire3A31541R45R.html

What about this

 

[Bob.B]

What about this

Fit the new ram in the open slot and see what the results are.