Get a matching 8GB stick for dual-channel.

Yes, you should upgrade to 16GB — but only if you add a second 8GB stick to run in dual-channel. Sticking a single 16GB stick in that board would leave you with single-channel memory, which wastes performance.

Dual-channel gives you a noticeable bandwidth boost, especially for tasks like gaming with integrated graphics, video editing, or anything that pushes the CPU. We’re talking something like 5–15% better performance in real-world use, often more on Ryzen or Intel with iGPU. It’s one of those free lunches you don’t pass up.

So buy a second 8GB stick that matches your current one as closely as possible (same speed, same CAS latency, ideally same brand/model). If you can’t find an exact match, get the closest specs you can — most boards will still run dual-channel, just at the slower stick’s timings. Skipping dual-channel to save thirty bucks is not worth it.

Your motherboard will thank you.