You can start with 4GB as your budget configuration then add more memory later as needed. When possible, look for laptop models that have user-accessible RAM that can be upgraded. Combined with an SSD for storage, you’ll get a responsive PC that handles the basics smoothly-e.g., having a few low-intensity programs plus a handful of browser tabs open all at the same. 4GB RAMīudget shoppers can start with 4GB of RAM for a Windows laptop. We recommend you buy a model with expandable memory (user-accessible SODIMM slots) so you can upgrade down the road.
That means the laptop should have user-accessible SODIMM slots, ideally with one unpopulated so you can immediately drop in another module.įor Chromebooks, 2GB of RAM will still limit the number of browser tabs you can have open, but that amount is liveable. If for some reason you encounter a laptop with only 2GB RAM-perhaps an older budget model being sold secondhand-it’s only worthwhile if you can immediately upgrade it to 4GB RAM or more. If the answer helped in any way, please mark it as an answer, if your question has not been solved, please post again.(As for Apple laptops, they’ve long left even 4GB RAM behind as a baseline.) NOTE: To activate the feature you need memories with identical frequencies, size and timings, preferably even from the same brand (this way you avoid many problems). If you plan to buy more memory, stick with a 16 GB stick and buy another 16 GB one.
If you don't plan to buy more memory, use the 2 x 8GB sticks, if your motherboard supports dual channel Check with the manufacturer if your motherboard supports the use of this feature. However, not all motherboards support dual channel (old cards). The common of DDR memories is to work with the incredible amount of 64 bits, but with the Dual Channel feature, this value “doubles” and stays in 128 bits. The memories work simultaneously and provide twice the data width of the bus.
Two memory sticks enable the use of Dual Channel technology.ĭual Channel is the feature that allows the chipset or processor to communicate with two memory channels simultaneously. I understand that you have some doubts regarding the use of memories of 2 x 8 GB sticks or 1 x 16 GB stick and I will try to help you. Hello NSubhankarP, welcome to the Microsoft community, my name is Bruno Leonel, an independent consultant and I would be happy to help you.
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