A technician needs to enhance the computational efficiency of a workstation employed for resource-intensive tasks. The system currently houses a couple of 4GB sticks of 2400 MHz memory and operates in a configuration that leverages the dual-channel architecture of the motherboard, which has two additional slots available. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Fill the remaining slots with memory modules at the highest available speed, regardless of the size or speed of the existing memory installed, in order to achieve the highest possible performance rating.
Insert a single memory module with a larger capacity and higher speed into one of the open slots, overlooking the necessity for identical pairs in dual-channel configurations.
Install two more 4GB modules with a speed of 2400 MHz in the open slots, ensuring that these modules are identical to the ones already installed.
Adding two more sticks of memory that match the existing modules in size, speed, and technology will preserve the benefits of dual-channel architecture and is typically recommended to maintain system stability and performance. It is essential to match the new memory to the specifications of the existing modules to avoid issues such as incompatibilities or sub-optimal performance due to variations in memory speeds or timings.
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