Upgrade RAM from 20GB (1x 4GB, 1x 16GB) to 32GB (2x 16GB)
I'm currently using Ubuntu 16.04.
When I'm processing large datasets, I sometimes run out of memory.
Therefore, I want to upgrade RAM from 20GB (1x 4GB, 1x 16GB) to 32GB (2x 16GB), can I just swap the 4GB memory stick for the 16GB or will I need to reinstall Ubuntu altogether?
16.04 ram swap
asked Jan 17 at 21:37
michael0196michael0196
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I'm currently using Ubuntu 16.04.
When I'm processing large datasets, I sometimes run out of memory.
Therefore, I want to upgrade RAM from 20GB (1x 4GB, 1x 16GB) to 32GB (2x 16GB), can I just swap the 4GB memory stick for the 16GB or will I need to reinstall Ubuntu altogether?
16.04 ram swap
asked Jan 17 at 21:37
michael0196michael0196
82
2
There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade. You do need to check with your motherboard manufacturer if your motherboard will support the RAM that you want to do. We will not have that answer here for you.
– Terrance
Jan 17 at 21:54
Thank you, that's been very helpful. Unfortunately, I can't accept the answer as I just opened my account.
– michael0196
Jan 17 at 22:21
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I'm currently using Ubuntu 16.04.
When I'm processing large datasets, I sometimes run out of memory.
Therefore, I want to upgrade RAM from 20GB (1x 4GB, 1x 16GB) to 32GB (2x 16GB), can I just swap the 4GB memory stick for the 16GB or will I need to reinstall Ubuntu altogether?
16.04 ram swap
asked Jan 17 at 21:37
michael0196michael0196
82
I'm currently using Ubuntu 16.04.
When I'm processing large datasets, I sometimes run out of memory.
Therefore, I want to upgrade RAM from 20GB (1x 4GB, 1x 16GB) to 32GB (2x 16GB), can I just swap the 4GB memory stick for the 16GB or will I need to reinstall Ubuntu altogether?
16.04 ram swap
16.04 ram swap
asked Jan 17 at 21:37
michael0196michael0196
82
asked Jan 17 at 21:37
michael0196michael0196
82
asked Jan 17 at 21:37
michael0196michael0196
82
asked Jan 17 at 21:37
michael0196michael0196
82
asked Jan 17 at 21:37
michael0196michael0196
82
82
2
There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade. You do need to check with your motherboard manufacturer if your motherboard will support the RAM that you want to do. We will not have that answer here for you.
– Terrance
Jan 17 at 21:54
Thank you, that's been very helpful. Unfortunately, I can't accept the answer as I just opened my account.
– michael0196
Jan 17 at 22:21
add a comment |
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There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade. You do need to check with your motherboard manufacturer if your motherboard will support the RAM that you want to do. We will not have that answer here for you.
– Terrance
Jan 17 at 21:54
Thank you, that's been very helpful. Unfortunately, I can't accept the answer as I just opened my account.
– michael0196
Jan 17 at 22:21
2
2
There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade. You do need to check with your motherboard manufacturer if your motherboard will support the RAM that you want to do. We will not have that answer here for you.
– Terrance
Jan 17 at 21:54
There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade. You do need to check with your motherboard manufacturer if your motherboard will support the RAM that you want to do. We will not have that answer here for you.
– Terrance
Jan 17 at 21:54
Thank you, that's been very helpful. Unfortunately, I can't accept the answer as I just opened my account.
– michael0196
Jan 17 at 22:21
Thank you, that's been very helpful. Unfortunately, I can't accept the answer as I just opened my account.
– michael0196
Jan 17 at 22:21
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I believe that was a comment, not an answer, so...
@Terrance "There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade."
Which is correct...I'll add that it's a good idea to use matched RAM modules. If you can, get the exact 16gig module to what you have installed for best performance and compatibility. If they're not matched or close enough, there's a chance they won't run in dual-channel mode which hinders read/write performance.
answered Jan 18 at 1:54
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I believe that was a comment, not an answer, so...
@Terrance "There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade."
Which is correct...I'll add that it's a good idea to use matched RAM modules. If you can, get the exact 16gig module to what you have installed for best performance and compatibility. If they're not matched or close enough, there's a chance they won't run in dual-channel mode which hinders read/write performance.
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I believe that was a comment, not an answer, so...
@Terrance "There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade."
Which is correct...I'll add that it's a good idea to use matched RAM modules. If you can, get the exact 16gig module to what you have installed for best performance and compatibility. If they're not matched or close enough, there's a chance they won't run in dual-channel mode which hinders read/write performance.
answered Jan 18 at 1:54
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I believe that was a comment, not an answer, so...
@Terrance "There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade."
Which is correct...I'll add that it's a good idea to use matched RAM modules. If you can, get the exact 16gig module to what you have installed for best performance and compatibility. If they're not matched or close enough, there's a chance they won't run in dual-channel mode which hinders read/write performance.
answered Jan 18 at 1:54
CompaticoCompatico
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I believe that was a comment, not an answer, so...
@Terrance "There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade."
Which is correct...I'll add that it's a good idea to use matched RAM modules. If you can, get the exact 16gig module to what you have installed for best performance and compatibility. If they're not matched or close enough, there's a chance they won't run in dual-channel mode which hinders read/write performance.
answered Jan 18 at 1:54
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answered Jan 18 at 1:54
CompaticoCompatico
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answered Jan 18 at 1:54
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There would be no need to reinstall the OS for a RAM upgrade. You do need to check with your motherboard manufacturer if your motherboard will support the RAM that you want to do. We will not have that answer here for you.
– Terrance
Jan 17 at 21:54
Thank you, that's been very helpful. Unfortunately, I can't accept the answer as I just opened my account.
– michael0196
Jan 17 at 22:21