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Adding more RAM
So heres the thing, I have this set up
Memory Type: DDR3 PC3-10600, DDR3 PC3-12800, DDR3 (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 16GB
Currently Installed Memory: 8GB
Total Memory Slots: 4
Available Memory Slots: 0
And I wanna upgrade, now im savy but not 100% know it all type. And I have built maybe 5 computers in my time and have always heard and followed the same rule.
Always, match RAM (modules)
So I wanna see what this great community has to say.
Do I really have to buy four new 4GB sticks or can I just throw two 2GB sticks away and replace with 4GB sticks.
My specs are in my tag but a little background on why I care. First of Im board and love to tinker, second im new into running virtual machines and sometimes have 2 open. I devote about 2 gigs to the virtual OS (more than enough) But I wanna devote 4 (cause I can). LOL and im not being prude im just being silly
So to reiterate:
Do I really have to buy four new 4GB sticks or can I just throw two 2GB sticks away and replace with 4GB sticks.