But that's not necessarily true. The capacity or size of the RAM isn't all that matters. Among the determining factors of RAM performance are speed and frequency. The higher the clock speed, the more functions it can perform in a second. One issue you can run into here is mismatched RAM speeds, affecting you in two ways.
Second, if you mix RAM modules with different speeds, both sticks will run at the slowest module's speed. The idea that clearing your RAM makes it faster came about at the same time as snake-oil software like "RAM boosters" and "memory optimizers. In short, don't clear your RAM. You want your RAM full of useful data to help keep your system processes fast.
The job of RAM isn't to sit empty. In fact, your operating system and your software should be using up every little bit of RAM available.
Freeing up RAM with one of those booster programs does nothing. If anything, it might actually slow down your system since "freeing up" means you are removing certain computations from the RAM's memory. RAM isn't the same as your hard drive. RAM auto-manages the data it holds, adjusting to hold frequently accessed data.
That's not to say constantly filling your RAM is a good thing. If you constantly fill your RAM, it can lead to other speed issues. Most modern operating systems use what is known as a paging file, also referred to as virtual memory.
Your computer will begin pushing some data from the super-fast RAM into the much slower regular memory. Virtual memory is really useful as it stops your computer from slowing to a crawl. However, if you frequently run out of RAM, it's usually a sign that it's time to purchase some higher-capacity RAM modules.
Back to the RAM clearing speed-boost myth. Don't use RAM boosting or memory cleaning software. They don't work. At best, they're just a nuisance and a time-waste. At worst, you could introduce adware or scamware to your computer. The final myth is that you must always use an equal number of RAM sticks. Like the first section on different sizes, you don't have to use two or four or six RAM sticks. Mixing RAM speed, however, is a slightly different matter.
Your motherboard would probably just automatically underclock the faster one, and you wouldn't run into any problems. Thus, it's possible, but note that when you start mixing speeds, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so to speak.
Most of the time, though, your computer will run fine if you mix different brands, sizes and speeds. If you're just doing it to cobble together a second PC from old parts, and don't want to spend any money, that's fine—but if you're adding RAM to your current computer, I'd recommend getting the exact same type of RAM you already have installed.
Memory is cheap enough nowadays that you're probably better off just buying some new DIMMs and calling it a day—that's the only way you're going to get the best performance out of your PC. If you've got your own tips and experiences mixing RAM, share them in the comments. Theoretically, if the other traits generation, speed, latency, voltage are the same, there should be no issue using DRAM from two different brands. Though some older DDR3 systems require matched sets of memory. Another thing to keep in mind is that many memory brands do not manufacture their own DRAM; they simply assemble the modules.
There are only a handful of true memory manufacturers , so you will ultimately be choosing DRAM from those sources. Slight variations in the assembly process, not to mention the differences in production among the manufacturers, might affect the performance of the modules. While it is unlikely, there is always the possibility of the modules not working together and causing the Blue Screen of Death for your system.
Overall, the simplest solution is to avoid mixing DRAM altogether. No matter how you approach upgrading your memory, you will want to make sure that your new DRAM works well with your motherboard.
The Crucial System Scanner will give you recommendations for the exact modules and eliminate any guesswork. Kris Sharma is a content creator living in Boise, Idaho. He writes frequently on technology topics, including automation, machine learning, and data security. Feel free to hit him up on LinkedIn. The opinions expressed in these articles are those of the individual authors and not Micron Technology, Inc.
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