Hey, there are debates about this but for us, all sticks SHALL be the same make and model. If anyone mixes, we are not surprised at BSODs, performance loss or bald heads.
2. That's an easy yes. Will it be the sticks you need? Most likely no.
In parting I expect no performance gain. My money would be to replace any old HDD first.
Recently I purchased a Dell XPS desktop with the capacity potential of 64gb of DDR4 2666mhz SDRAM over 4 dimm slots. Currently, there are 16gb installed in 2 dimm slots (8gb per dimm). I want to add 16gb more for a total of 32gb, but I have two questions,
1) Is it better if the SDRAM is distributed evenly (in pairs) in the remaining dimm slots? IOW, can I add 16gb in one open slot and leave the last dimm empty? Or is it best to buy a 16gb kit with two 8gb modules? If possible, I would prefer 16gb in one slot for future addition possibilities.
2) Do these types of SDRAM modules typically go on sale during Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Thanks.

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