If you want to play, you could try anything, but it would be a risk if in contravention of documentation.
The specs for that machine state that it will run with a single bank of 4/8/16/32GB memory, or a dual bank each of 4/8/16/32GB modules (as a matched, dual channel pair).
It is DDR4 and likely to be DDR4/2666 (unless you have a core i7, in which case it just might be DDR4/2933. (the appropriate speed can be checked on the existing stick).
Whilst it is possible it might run with unbalanced bank capacity, I wouldn't want to risk it. I'm also very wary of running an unmatched pair (i.e. not identical) given the documentation.
I think your best bet is to either:
i) replace the single 4GB bank with a larger single bank of 8/16/32GB to choice, or
ii) better, IMO, throw the 4GB and install a matched pair at 2x4GB, or 2x8GB.
I'm also nowadays very careful about memory compatibility, and would choose based on the PC or memory manufacturer guaranteeing it. (though AMD tends to be more picky than Intel).
On that basis, and using "Crucial" as a benchmark, compatible 2x4GB matched would be around £32, rather better would be 2x8GB at around £63 (this latter being DDR4/3200 running at 2666).
Last edited by: tyrednemotional on Mon 30 May 22 at 12:37
|
RAM 
RAM 
