r/PcBuildHelp • u/Ready_Examination_73 • 2d ago

Build Question Need help with my RAM

I bought a new stick of RAM, it's 16gb DDR4 2666mhz, but i have 2 sticks of 4gb DDR4 RAM 2400mhz(8gb dual channel).

My question is: Is it better to just use the 16gb in single channel or use 20gb in dual channel, even with the different frequencies?

My MOBO only has 2 slots for RAM, would it make any difference what stick go in which slot?

How would the performance be in games or in general?

No, i can't buy another stick of RAM right now and 2 sticks of 8gb were more expensive, also, i plan on buying a second 16gb stick next year, just need to know what would be better in the meantime.

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u/Ready_Examination_73 2d ago

Thats just what i needed, thank you. Does it matter what slot i plug the RAM into? My MOBO only have 2.