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Should I add a 3rd stick of RAM to run larger models?

I have 2x32gb kit of DDR5 6000 CL30, 7800x3d and 9700xt 16gb. With this I can run Swift 1.5 IQ3_s with strata. I also have an extra stick of 32 gb 6000 CL30 memory from different brand (the second one from the kit died and I bought a new kit back when the prices were reasonable) Should I install it…

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  1. 2026-10-20 10:30 · r/LocalLLM
    Should I add a 3rd stick of RAM to run larger models?

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