If you want to get the best out of your RAM sticks, then they should operate in multi-channel mode. The higher the data channels, the better is 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. …
When it comes to RAM, a lot of people think more is better. While that is true for many reasons, there are other factors at play that determine the overall performance impact your RAM has on your PC. These include RAM type, speed, size etc. In addition to that, if you ever need to upgrade …
DDR5 RAM modules are finally here, however, as is the case with every new RAM generation, you need to have a newer gen hardware in order to support them, this includes newer compatible CPUs. So which Intel and AMD CPUs support DDR5 RAM? At the moment, there aren’t a whole lot of Intel or AMD …
So you’ve bought a shiny 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 start taking significantly longer to load and your FPS are taking a …
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 those who are new often wonder, what to do after upgrading RAM? Do you have to install drivers, update your PC etc? Fortunately though, once you have installed a new …
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. So which RAM slot to use first? Well, essentially, it all depends upon what …
Let me 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 get confused regarding whether an AMD RAM would be compatible on an Intel PC and vice versa, and whether there is a comparison between Intel vs AMD RAM. …
If you have ever accessed the Device Manager on your Windows then you may have noticed that a tab for RAM is missing. So where is RAM in device manager? Well, the simple answer is that RAM does NOT exist in the Device Manager at all. Hence, you cannot find it listed in there. There …
The short and simple answer is yes! You CAN reuse old RAM sticks on a different PC IF AND ONLY IF the new computer also supports the same RAM type. It is actually a fairly common practice to save your RAM sticks for use later on. Since RAM versions take a long time to update, …
After a long wait, the DDR5 RAM modules are here. As is the case with each newer RAM generation, the DDR5 RAM greatly improves over maximum bandwidth compared to DDR4. However, to reap the benefits of the newer RAM generation, you need to have a compatible motherboard. Currently, only Intel 600 series motherboards offer support …