Better use 2x4GB RAM's or 1X8GB?

[M05K]

Hello!

Better use 2x4GB RAM's or 1X8GB?

Thank you

 

[Lag]

Better to use 2x4 if you want to benefit from dual channel (faster access to the RAM). But using 1x8 will make it easier to upgrade in the future if you want to maximise your ram. (8x2(16gb), 8x4(32gb).

 

[mcnumpty23]

if motherboard is dual channel use 2 x 4gb

 

[BrandonYoung]

Assuming your motherboard supports dual channel memory, I would advise getting a matched pair of ram (2x4GB).

If you want to upgrade down the road to 16GB, you could always get a single 8GB now, and an identical one later (if you only have 2 memory slots).

But for fastest performance, make use of dual channel memory if it is available.

 

[DBGT_87]

I am not sure if you can get a single 8GB , RAMs usually shipped with two pieces whether 2x4 or 2x8

 

[Lag]

I am not sure if you can get a single 8GB , RAMs usually shipped with two pieces whether 2x4 or 2x8

Of course you can buy a single stick of ram, were did you hear that you couldn't?

 

[M05K]

Ok, which RAM is the best for gaming? I'm thinkin on getting GSKILL RIPJAWS

 

[Tradesman1]

If going 8GB I'd look for a 2x4GB, the RJ X are great sticks but would need to know mobo and CPU to know what it's capable of running.

 

[M05K]

CPU - i5 4430S 2.7Ghz
Mobo - http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H81MPLUS/overview/

 

[Tradesman1]

I'd RJ X in 1600/9 2x4GB, as an alternative could look at the GSkill Snipers in same (1600/9 2x4GB)