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You can mix different speed RAM sticks, but both will run at the slower speed.

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Yes, you can mix 16GB and 32GB sticks for 48GB total — with caveats.

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Use two 8GB sticks — unless you plan to upgrade soon

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Two sticks is almost always better.

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Two sticks in two slots is the sweet spot.

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Two sticks in dual channel is just as fast as four.

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Two sticks beat one every time.

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Two replaceable sticks are faster, but you won't notice.

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Two 8GB sticks usually run dual-channel.

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Two 16GB sticks beat one 32GB stick.

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Two 16GB sticks are usually the better buy.

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Two 16GB sticks are better than four 8GB sticks.

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Tripods and selfie sticks are usually banned on viewing platforms.

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Tripods and selfie sticks are usually banned on observation decks.

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Swap sticks in pairs, not one by one.

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Selfie sticks are banned. The camera is fine.

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Selfie sticks are banned on most boats. GoPros are fine.

Outdoors selfie sticks banned

Selfie sticks are a no-go on the Hurricane Deck.

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Mixing RAM sticks works, but don’t count on it.

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Mixing RAM sticks usually works.

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Mixing RAM sticks usually works fine.

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Mixing RAM sticks is riskier than you think.

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Mismatched RAM sticks usually work, but you'll leave performance on the table.

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Mismatched RAM sticks usually don't run at full dual channel speed.

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Matching RAM sticks is safest, but not mandatory.

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Get the 2x16GB kit instead of mixing sticks.

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Get 2 sticks, not 4, for 64GB.

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Four sticks are fine for gaming.

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Dual-rank 16GB sticks fit fine in mini-ITX.

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Add two more 8GB sticks.

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Add the two extra 4GB sticks.

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