If you are planning on upgrading the RAM capacity of your PC, then understanding all the specs and related compatibility issues can get a bit overwhelming. One of the most common questions asked is “can you mix RAM brands?” The simple answer to this query is a resounding yes! You can certainly mix RAM brands. …
Unfortunately, AMD Ryzen 5000 does NOT support DDR5 RAM. They are neither designed around the DDR5 specifications nor can they be upgraded to support DDR5. In the following text, I will further detail whether AMD Ryzen 5000 supports DDR5 by looking at its specifications. I will also discuss that RAM sticks and slots are not …
To get the best out of your RAM sticks, they should operate in multi-channel mode. The higher the data channels, the better the performance of the RAM sticks. Most motherboards offer dual-channel technology. Therefore, the answer to your question, “does my motherboard support quad-channel memory?” is generally a no. An average commercial PC, or even …
When it comes to RAM, many people think more is better. While that is true for many reasons, other factors determine the overall performance impact your RAM has on your PC. These include RAM type, speed, size, etc. In addition, if you ever need to upgrade RAM on your PC and want to add more …
DDR5 RAM modules are finally here; however, as is the case with every new RAM generation, you need to have newer-gen hardware to support them, this includes newer compatible CPUs. So which Intel and AMD CPUs support DDR5 RAM? Currently, there aren’t many Intel or AMD CPUs that support the newer DDR5 RAM. Of course, …
So you’ve bought a new 16 GB memory kit with two RAM sticks and full-on RGB features. Excitedly, you install the new RAM sticks in the motherboard and boot up your system. Everything seems fine till your PC starts stuttering. Your games take significantly longer to load, and your FPS is taking a hit. Is …
RAM is perhaps one component that we have all thought about upgrading as the first line in boosting the performance of our PC. As such, new people often wonder what to do after upgrading RAM. Do you have to install drivers, update your PC, etc.? Fortunately, once you have installed a new RAM module into …
Yes, it does matter what RAM slot you use. When building a new PC, there is a ton of do’s and don’ts that you need to be aware of. One such big caveat is when installing RAM sticks on your motherboard. Do you know which RAM slot to use first? It all depends on your …
I’ll be sure to make it clear from the get-go. There is no such thing as Intel or AMD RAM. People new to PC building and components often need clarification regarding whether an AMD RAM would be compatible with an Intel PC and vice versa and whether there is a comparison between Intel vs. AMD …
If you have ever accessed the Device Manager on your Windows, you may have noticed that a tab for RAM is missing. So where is RAM in the device manager? Well, the simple answer is that RAM does NOT exist in the Device Manager at all. Hence, you cannot find it listed there. There are …