Upgrading memory when only two slots
I used to assume both strips must be same where possible. Both same value. But I'm stuck with 4 gigs in two slots. It's an i5 MB that I bought some years ago. I'm beginning to feel the pinch at 4 gigs.
Can I use a 4 and 2 and put up with 6? I assume not. so will have to scrap 2X2 or relegate it to the spares box.
I'm not sure what I can use to get 8 gigs in two slots, inasmuch as there are 8 gig strips that imply they'll be okay but not sure. Is it better to have 2 X 4gigs to get 8?
I've looked on the bay and up the river but too much stuff rather than none. I used to know all this stuff. Now I have to think to get the case open. Still, the new WD Black is all updated and sits well with the SSD front end.
NB I bought the MB off the bay with the processor etc., used. Never dawned on me that it would only have 4 gigs. Or that 4 gigs would be limiting for the work I do.