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Can I use 4gb and 8gb 1333mzh RAM at the same time? G74sx

VanillaGodzilla
Level 7

‎01-03-2013 12:07 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 10:30 PM by Community Admin

Thanks for all the help on my other thread, great community you guys have here!

I decided to go with 32gb for my G74sx. 4 RAM slots; I currently have 16gb (2 x 8gb) and was wondering if I would have any problems adding in 8gb more at (2 x 4gb) until my new order comes in?

If so is there anything I would need to change or reconfigure while running 2x4gb and 2x8gb at the same time or should I just plug them in and go?

Thanks again for the help!
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Pitcher1
Level 9

‎01-03-2013 12:09 AM

i suggest you use same type and model at same time, but you want to use difference is ok.
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Zygomorphic
Level 17

‎01-03-2013 03:17 AM

Just plug them in and go, they should work fine. The key is that each pair needs to be matched for dual-channel to work properly. Even though the G74SX has four memory slots :), the mobo is still dual-channel, so each channel attaches to two memory slots. Matching speeds and timings is also a good idea, but if you aren't using fast and/or tight RAM, it shouldn't matter.
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