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In essence, manufacturers do not encourage the use of 2 different RAM sticks on the same motherboard.
In essence, manufacturers do not encourage the use of 2 different RAM sticks on the same motherboard. However, in some cases, this can still be done, although it will significantly affect the computer's performance.
Firstly, you need to ensure that your 2 RAM sticks, although different in brand and capacity, are still of the same type. They could both be DDR3, DDR4, or DDR5. If you install 2 different types of RAM sticks on the same motherboard, your computer will not function properly.
When you install 2 RAM sticks with different capacities, such as one stick of 4GB and another of 16GB, on the same motherboard, the system will still operate, but some issues and limitations may arise:
1. RAM utilization: The system will only utilize the total capacity of the smaller stick (in this case, 4GB). The 16GB stick will not be fully utilized. This means you won't be able to maximize the performance of the 16GB stick.
2. Performance: The system will operate stably, but data retrieval speed may decrease as the 4GB RAM stick could operate at a lower speed compared to the 16GB stick. This could lead to overall system performance limitations.
3. Compatibility: Compatibility issues may arise, especially when different RAM sticks are not compatible with each other or with the motherboard. This could potentially cause errors or instability in the system.
In general, you can use both RAM sticks with different capacities on the same motherboard, but for optimal performance and stability, it's advisable to use RAM sticks with the same capacity and specifications. If you cannot have matching capacities, consider replacing the smaller RAM stick with a larger one to fully utilize the system's capabilities.
