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TSyehlai
post Aug 26 2022, 11:43 AM, updated 4y ago

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Just got a new 8GB ram for laptop
slot 1 = DDR3L 8GB 1600
slot 2 = DDR3 4GB 1600

But after install, can only see 8GB running
why not dual channel running?

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TSyehlai
post Aug 26 2022, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(fantasy1989 @ Aug 26 2022, 11:45 AM)
Ram expansion best is buy exact same manufacturer + speed + single or dual sided

dont mix n match

might hit into issue like timing issue which resulted random bsod
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Thanks bro.. then I waste money
better buy another 4GB actually
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post Aug 26 2022, 11:50 AM

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QUOTE(acbc @ Aug 26 2022, 11:47 AM)
Must be same type.

Some laptops like ThinkPad X230 can use both types without issues.
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by right DDR3L when running 1.5v its a DDR3
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post Aug 26 2022, 11:55 AM

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Update

I exchange slot for the ram

Slot 1 = DDR3 4GB 1600
Slot 2 = DDR3L 8GB 1600

now can see 12GB running

Problem is HDD run high like 92-98% when machine just start
is it normal?

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TSyehlai
post Aug 26 2022, 12:04 PM

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QUOTE(nelienuxe_sara @ Aug 26 2022, 11:58 AM)
can combine its all depends on your board auppprt d3l or not
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thanks guys for help
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also get a lot help from lyn
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post Aug 26 2022, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(zerorating @ Aug 26 2022, 12:19 PM)
dual channel doesnt work because your memory module not the same size.
i think dd3l can operate at higher voltage, even you could undervolt your ddr3 module.
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Nvm don't need dual channel.. as long as 8+4 got 12GB
not running bench, only use for work
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post Aug 26 2022, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(potatobanana @ Aug 26 2022, 12:43 PM)
RAM can mix, but not really recommended.

Change the HDD to SSD
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Will buy new laptop soon


 

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