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Hi Guys, Im planning to build new system with 32gb worth of RAM. Im going for ATX type so what do you think is the best 8x4 or 16x2 ram slots. Also, for 8x4, I think our region doesn't seem to have huge stock for 8x4 ram kit so is it okay to buy TWO 8x2 ram kit of course like same brand, frequency and stuff lets say to achieve identical sticks. Thanks in advance.

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Assuming the sticks are identical in specs and assuming you're going to be running a consumer chip (lga1151-1200 am4 etc.), 2x16 will perform the same and will have the same bandwidth as consumer chips only have 2 memory channels. and you'll have room for upgradability later down the line if needed. 

1 hour ago, Paj said:

so what do you think is the best 8x4 or 16x2 ram slots.

just wondering, what platform/ cpu? though a 3200 cl16/14 or a 3600 cl16 kit should do the job. 

PC: Motherboard: ASUS B550M TUF-Plus, CPU: Ryzen 3 3100, CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34, GPU: GIGABYTE WindForce GTX1650S, RAM: HyperX Fury RGB 2x8GB 3200 CL16, Case, CoolerMaster MB311L ARGB, Boot Drive: 250GB MX500, Game Drive: WD Blue 1TB 7200RPM HDD.

 

Peripherals: GK61 (Optical Gateron Red) with Mistel White/Orange keycaps, Logitech G102 (Purple), BitWit Ensemble Grey Deskpad. 

 

Audio: Logitech G432, Moondrop Starfield, Mic: Razer Siren Mini (White).

 

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16x2 is easier on the IMC, so stability and overclockability tend to be better. At the same speed and timings, 4x8 will perform slightly better because of interleaving, but this isn't significant.

11 minutes ago, Paj said:

is it okay to buy TWO 8x2 ram kit

Yes, and this usually works fine, but sometimes it doesn't. 8x4 kits sometimes have different subtimings than 8x2 kits, so some fiddling with timings might be required, though it has always worked for me.

 

I'd say go for 16x2.

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10 minutes ago, TofuHaroto said:

Assuming the sticks are identical in specs and assuming you're going to be running a consumer chip (lga1151-1200 am4 etc.), 2x16 will perform the same and will have the same bandwidth as consumer chips only have 2 memory channels. and you'll have room for upgradability later down the line if needed. 

just wondering, what platform/ cpu? though a 3200 cl16/14 or a 3600 cl16 kit should do the job. 

Thanks man. Planning to go R7 3700X and thinking to match it with Asus ROG Strix X570 E or the X572 Aorus Ultra . 

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Just now, Paj said:

Asus ROG Strix X570 E or the X572 Aorus Ultra . 

Are you set on these boards? If not, budget? 

1 minute ago, Paj said:

Planning to go R7 3700X

Then yea as I said..

14 minutes ago, TofuHaroto said:

2x16 will perform the same and will have the same bandwidth as consumer chips only have 2 memory channels. and you'll have room for upgradability later down the line if needed. 

^, 2x16 (assuming these kits are identical in specs) will perform about the same. And you'll have room for upgradability. 

PC: Motherboard: ASUS B550M TUF-Plus, CPU: Ryzen 3 3100, CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34, GPU: GIGABYTE WindForce GTX1650S, RAM: HyperX Fury RGB 2x8GB 3200 CL16, Case, CoolerMaster MB311L ARGB, Boot Drive: 250GB MX500, Game Drive: WD Blue 1TB 7200RPM HDD.

 

Peripherals: GK61 (Optical Gateron Red) with Mistel White/Orange keycaps, Logitech G102 (Purple), BitWit Ensemble Grey Deskpad. 

 

Audio: Logitech G432, Moondrop Starfield, Mic: Razer Siren Mini (White).

 

Phone: Pixel 3a (Purple-ish).

 

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11 minutes ago, HairlessMonkeyBoy said:

16x2 is easier on the IMC, so stability and overclockability tend to be better. At the same speed and timings, 4x8 will perform slightly better because of interleaving, but this isn't significant.

Yes, and this usually works fine, but sometimes it doesn't. 8x4 kits sometimes have different subtimings than 8x2 kits, so some fiddling with timings might be required, though it has always worked for me.

 

I'd say go for 16x2.

Thanks man, ill take your advice.

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5 minutes ago, TofuHaroto said:

Are you set on these boards? If not, budget? 

Then yea as I said..

^, 2x16 (assuming these kits are identical in specs) will perform about the same. And you'll have room for upgradability. 

Still thinking of better boards to pair though I cant beyond 280-300usd? and for what I saw on the internet what I always see is x570 auros ultra or the strix X570 E Gaming

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1 minute ago, Paj said:

Still thinking of better boards to pair though I cant beyond 280-300usd? and for what I saw on the internet what I always see is x570 auros ultra or the strix X570 E Gaming

Ill use it mainly for decent high fps AAA gaming. Also planning to prepare it for 3070 or higher probably when more gpu option comes out,  

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1 hour ago, Paj said:

I cant beyond 280-300usd?

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Or the x570 tomahawk if you can find one. the x570 strix e (iirc it uses an ASP1405 and 14 (in pairs) IR3555 60a stages) is decent, but is a little bit overpriced, same goes for the ultra imo. 

PC: Motherboard: ASUS B550M TUF-Plus, CPU: Ryzen 3 3100, CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34, GPU: GIGABYTE WindForce GTX1650S, RAM: HyperX Fury RGB 2x8GB 3200 CL16, Case, CoolerMaster MB311L ARGB, Boot Drive: 250GB MX500, Game Drive: WD Blue 1TB 7200RPM HDD.

 

Peripherals: GK61 (Optical Gateron Red) with Mistel White/Orange keycaps, Logitech G102 (Purple), BitWit Ensemble Grey Deskpad. 

 

Audio: Logitech G432, Moondrop Starfield, Mic: Razer Siren Mini (White).

 

Phone: Pixel 3a (Purple-ish).

 

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5 minutes ago, TofuHaroto said:
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Or the x570 tomahawk if you can find one. the x570 strix e (iirc it uses an ASP1405 and 14 (in pairs) IR3555 60a stages) is decent, but is a little bit overpriced, same goes for the ultra imo. 

I see, thanks Ill definitely check that one then.

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