Echo466

Alright! Thanks guys, I was being told not to run 4 sticks period as it puts to much stress on the Integrated memory controller and it ends up being slower than just running 2 sticks anyways. But I appreciate the input.

So I was helping my buddy build a new system with a X570 mobo and a 3800x a week ago, and I have gotten conflicting answers on the IMC on AM4 boards and Ryzen in general. I have read online that running more than 2 sticks of RAM is not really beneficial Ryzen, as the IMC can't handle 4 sticks of DDR4 at "x,xxx" speed. *Edit: Also I apologize, I have not gone AMD since Vishera or maybe even earlier. So I am lacking in knowledge on the AMD side of the platforms. But then a buddy of mine says he builds Ryzen systems with 4 sticks of RAM all the time and it is always fine, and has no problems with it. Another tidbit: I just read a article on Tomshardware that basically said it is the amount of RAM that the IMC can't handle, and not the individual channels and sticks themselves. It showed benchmarks with 4x4Gb sticks that were performing on par with the 2x8Gb sticks at equivalent speeds. So I guess my question is, can you not run 4 sticks of RAM? Can you? If you do, is it just slower or lower overall system instability? Should it just be avoided on pretty much all AM4 systems or are their certain boards that can handle it better than others? Thanks for any input and I hope I posted this in the right section. Haha.

Yeah, you guys kind of affirm what I already felt? Just wasn't really sure whether it was worth it. While the 4790k is still a great CPU, I just lack a lot of newer features and support by staying on such a old socket. Appreciate the input! If I end up wanting to do this. I'll just post another thread on potential equivalent or better upgrades. Thanks!

I personally install the cooler before turning the tower on its side, and then installing the mobo. So yes. On its side, preferably solid anti-static surface.

Hey forum! Im a new member here, been watching LTT for over 2 years now and as such? I am surprised it took me this long to find and create an account on these forums. I scanned the rules before posting, I hope this conforms to basic forum decorum. CPU: I7 4790k overlocked - 4.7Gh'z. Mobo: Gigabyte G1 Z97 Sniper. RAM: 32Gb - 1866Mh'z DDR3 I use it for light video editing and gaming. I really first felt the limitations of this CPU when I booted up BFV for the first time a while back. So the question is, is it worth upgrading going into 2020? I'm either spending 500$+ on a equivalent Mobo/CPU/RAM on a 14nm+++ Intel processor, or the same amount roughly by going AMD and the 3000 series. But alas, I haven't gone AMD since Phenom because of all the issues I use to have. So I don't have fond memories of AMD. So case and point? Is it worth upgrading for the sake of future-proofing? Because I can most definitely already feel the age of being on the LGA 1150 socket going on into 2020. Its just the performance gains are questionable to me, but overall? Im getting support for: DDR4, 12v RGB headers, M.2 etc.