Best wishes to you! : in mind you're running in dual channel and you're theoretically doubling that number. I think I somewhat understand now (or at least I have an idea of what's going on internally). Single channel it's only 1600.Īgain, thanks for your well-explained answer. They label it as 3200 memory, when in reality it's 1600 memory that 'becomes' 3200 IF one uses two of them in dual-channel mode. That's kind of what I see here in RAM speed ratings. It an industry-wide 'fake' rating that almost everyone uses. In reality OHMs have nothing to do with power, since ohms are a rating of electrical resistance, not electrical flow. It reminds me of the guitar industry, which rates guitar pickups by OHMs as a rating of power/volume. but he didn't go into detail and I didn't think to ask him I just took it he knew what he was talking about (and evidently, he did).

I'd asked him, 'Which is better, for me to buy a single 16g stick or two 8g sticks?' He said two 8g sticks 'Because they're faster if used in dual channel mode'.

I'd actually had a tech hint at that when I bought the RAM but he didn't explain why. They call it 3200 memory, but if one only uses one stick they'll only get half the speed of dual channel. In my mind, this is kind of the computer industry 'cheating' in a way.

I had actually wondered if it was something like that. Whatever the reason might be, Windows 10 provides all the necessary information using Command Prompt without the need to open the device or install third-party tools.Thanks TS! That was an excellent explanation. Or when adjusting the memory settings in the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), the RAM information in advance will also help you know if the configuration has been applied correctly. Also, knowing the RAM specs can help determine the right size, speed, and brand to purchase a compatible upgrade kit.

If your device is degrading performance as a result of memory-demanding applications or games, upgrading the memory can improve performance. For example, when you have to troubleshoot hardware and software-related problems, and details like the manufacturer name, part number, and serial number can be useful when contacting technical support. On Windows 10, the ability to check the memory's tech specs - RAM (Random Access Memory) - installed on your computer can come in handy in many situations.

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