High end system - adding more ram - flex or function?

[HayuPhukmiWife]

Hey guys, 

 

I already know the answer is that its enough and absolutely unnecessary, but I'm wondering if I would be risking decreased stability if I throw some more ram in my desktop. (kind of just don't like seeing the unused ram slots, honestly....

I built this system last year around this time and was thinking about throwing more bells and whistles in it...

 

I'm running an i9 14900kf (freshly RMA'd earlier this year) with a 4090, z790 - all rog stuff. I've currently got 64gb of Trident Z5 RGB 64GB DDR5 @ 6000MHz. Im considering throwing in another kit, and wondering if i may have issues buying ram a year apart. decreased stability? risk of nonsense? I understand even 64gb of ddr5 is virtually unnecessary, as ram is used differently nowadays, but I've just got these empty slots....

I know this is a flex, and wont likely see function in any of my day to day work or gaming, but I kinda just wanna do it. If I get into a new board and chip when they come out, I can re-use it. Wondering if this throws up any red flags with you guys? 

I like the custom argb stuff, and can add some more patterns to the lighting with it. (argb is like cocaine)

 

Anyone think the new 15th gen board/chips and the 50 series gpus that I will ever need this? I like to stay as far on top of the curve as I can.... 

[Cringe_Master245]

10 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

Hey guys, 

 

I already know the answer is that its enough and absolutely unnecessary, but I'm wondering if I would be risking decreased stability if I throw some more ram in my desktop. (kind of just don't like seeing the unused ram slots, honestly....

I built this system last year around this time and was thinking about throwing more bells and whistles in it...

 

I'm running an i9 14900kf (freshly RMA'd earlier this year) with a 4090, z790 - all rog stuff. I've currently got 64gb of Trident Z5 RGB 64GB DDR5 @ 6000MHz. Im considering throwing in another kit, and wondering if i may have issues buying ram a year apart. decreased stability? risk of nonsense? I understand even 64gb of ddr5 is virtually unnecessary, as ram is used differently nowadays, but I've just got these empty slots....

I know this is a flex, and wont likely see function in any of my day to day work or gaming, but I kinda just wanna do it. If I get into a new board and chip when they come out, I can re-use it. Wondering if this throws up any red flags with you guys? 

I like the custom argb stuff, and can add some more patterns to the lighting with it. (argb is like cocaine)

 

Anyone think the new 15th gen board/chips and the 50 series gpus that I will ever need this? I like to stay as far on top of the curve as I can.... 

There are dummy sticks out there, and if my memory serves me right, I believe. Corsair makes dummy RAM sticks. Not sure about G Skill though.

 

Edit: G Skill supposedly does not sell dummy sticks, but Corsair Vengeance RAM apparently does.

Edited December 20, 2024 by Cringe_Master245
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[Cringe_Master245]

17 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

Hey guys, 

 

I already know the answer is that its enough and absolutely unnecessary, but I'm wondering if I would be risking decreased stability if I throw some more ram in my desktop. (kind of just don't like seeing the unused ram slots, honestly....

I built this system last year around this time and was thinking about throwing more bells and whistles in it...

 

I'm running an i9 14900kf (freshly RMA'd earlier this year) with a 4090, z790 - all rog stuff. I've currently got 64gb of Trident Z5 RGB 64GB DDR5 @ 6000MHz. Im considering throwing in another kit, and wondering if i may have issues buying ram a year apart. decreased stability? risk of nonsense? I understand even 64gb of ddr5 is virtually unnecessary, as ram is used differently nowadays, but I've just got these empty slots....

I know this is a flex, and wont likely see function in any of my day to day work or gaming, but I kinda just wanna do it. If I get into a new board and chip when they come out, I can re-use it. Wondering if this throws up any red flags with you guys? 

I like the custom argb stuff, and can add some more patterns to the lighting with it. (argb is like cocaine)

 

Anyone think the new 15th gen board/chips and the 50 series gpus that I will ever need this? I like to stay as far on top of the curve as I can....

Also, if it bothers you enough, you could try to find dead ram sticks that still has working RGB.

Edited December 20, 2024 by Cringe_Master245
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[Millios]

As @Cringe_Master245 said you can get dummy sticks to complete the look if thats the issue

I wont say I'm 100% correct with this statement but I believe running 4 sticks (all real and not any dummies) can increase the size and amount or RAM (no duh) but you'll need to decrease the speed of it if you want it to run stable so instead of 6000mzh youll have to run it at say 5200mhz to keep it stable and not crush.

Also as long as the kits that are running in the same channels (aka same kit in A1 B1 and A2 B2) are the same pair it wont really matter if memory serves

10 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

Anyone think the new 15th gen board/chips and the 50 series gpus that I will ever need this? I like to stay as far on top of the curve as I can.... 

Nah not really at least for the foreseeable future. 32gb is ideal and 64 is more than enough so even when 32gb becomes the new 16gb your 64gb will still be plenty.

If you also mean that theyll run 4 channels more stable than we do now then yeah maybe. I dont see why it couldnt in the future but its also reduntant and more of a flex rather than practical cause youll be adding stations that need to be reached to proccess info

[TetraSky]

If you want to flex, you can throw money my way. I'll be grateful to you. That's more than pointlessly adding more RAM to a system will do for you when you're not actively doing anything RAM intensive on it.

 

Stop spending time looking inside your case and spend more time looking at your screen. Get dummy sticks instead.

[Somerandomtechyboi]

return board buy a z790 apex that only has 2 slots boom no more empty ram slots when theres only 2 ram slots

 

or just buy dummy lighting sticks as @Cringe_Master245 suggested if available

[podkall]

25 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

I'm wondering if I would be risking decreased stability

25 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

DDR5

yes

 

26 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

wondering if i may have issues buying ram a year apart.

not if the same model keeps being sold

 

26 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

I know this is a flex, and wont likely see function in any of my day to day work or gaming, but I kinda just wanna do it.

blink twice if someone's holding a gun to your head

 

27 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

I like the custom argb stuff, and can add some more patterns to the lighting with it. (argb is like cocaine)

Could have avoided the 2 stick RGB issue, by getting RAM with no RGB.

 

28 minutes ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

I like to stay as far on top of the curve as I can.... 

Then pick one, top curve or aesthetics,

 

because 4 sticks of DDR5 may not run at 6000Mhz, which will do nothing but reduce performance since you'll be forced to run it at slower speeds and timings.

[thrasher_565]

could water cool and cover the ram too is an option. could also add a fan to it too...

Edited December 20, 2024 by thrasher_565

[Millios]

26 minutes ago, thrasher_565 said:

could water cool and cover the ram too is an option. could also add a fan to it too...

Could also just not use a side window and have the inards fully covered which would remove the whole reason of aesthetic parts so they would need to make practical changes instead of new LEDs which would drive down costs and make for performance fest parts....

Ye this opens a can of worms manifacturers wont like

[thrasher_565]

3 minutes ago, Millios said:

Could also just not use a side window and have the inards fully covered which would remove the whole reason of aesthetic parts so they would need to make practical changes instead of new LEDs which would drive down costs and make for performance fest parts....

Ye this opens a can of worms manifacturers wont like

you miss the part they are loaded, rich, dont give a fudge about moeny...

[Millios]

11 hours ago, thrasher_565 said:

you miss the part they are loaded, rich, dont give a fudge about moeny...

I more so said it cause I thought of it not as a way to say to you specifically your idea sucks cause frankly if you can spend the money water cooling is neat.

My main point is a general one here where instead of performance manifacturers raise prices based on looks

[thrasher_565]

25 minutes ago, Millios said:

I more so said it cause I thought of it not as a way to say to you specifically your idea sucks cause frankly if you can spend the money water cooling is neat.

My main point is a general one here where instead of performance manifacturers raise prices based on looks

i dont no what your point is. if you got the moeny you do what you want.

want that marble island in the kitchen but dont no how to Cooke and just goes out to eat why not.

 

yes if you have a budget things that make it look cool cost moeny. its been like that for ever and will be like that forever. thats why we recommend the pest parts for the price then w/e left spend on looks or a balance. but also we do like looking at the pc its part of the house a dust collector i might add (a joke between me and my sister i joke at here things on a Coffey table as just dust collectors that you have to dust each week... she said its make for conversation. so dose my pc i might add...anyway im not going to win but besides the point. 

 

 

anyway the op just wanted the slots full and thow say moeny at it just for looks kinda deal. they got a top of the line pc already and odds are they will never use the added ram. the op will do what they want most likely and end up buy another set of ram. some people are good at buying new stuff using it a bit and reselling it for a little losses too so who knows. spending $100 to use top gpu to mess with then moving on is worth it to them. its just we are kinda joking around here that all on topics like this. not meant to be bad or harmful just shooting the crap.

Edited December 21, 2024 by thrasher_565

[HayuPhukmiWife]

On 12/20/2024 at 12:32 PM, Millios said:

As @Cringe_Master245 said you can get dummy sticks to complete the look if thats the issue

I wont say I'm 100% correct with this statement but I believe running 4 sticks (all real and not any dummies) can increase the size and amount or RAM (no duh) but you'll need to decrease the speed of it if you want it to run stable so instead of 6000mzh youll have to run it at say 5200mhz to keep it stable and not crush.

Also as long as the kits that are running in the same channels (aka same kit in A1 B1 and A2 B2) are the same pair it wont really matter if memory serves

Nah not really at least for the foreseeable future. 32gb is ideal and 64 is more than enough so even when 32gb becomes the new 16gb your 64gb will still be plenty.

If you also mean that theyll run 4 channels more stable than we do now then yeah maybe. I dont see why it couldnt in the future but its also reduntant and more of a flex rather than practical cause youll be adding stations that need to be reached to proccess info

This is what had me worried. I had 6200 or 7200 or something originally. Can't recall. It was in the list for my board, but it wasn't stable. I've been good with the 6000 but still get the occasional memory related windows bsod. (Since my CPU RMa and before a clean install)

 

This is the kind of stuff that has me thinking it's a stupid idea. Like 18" rims on  a 91 civic. .. all flex counter function. 

[HayuPhukmiWife]

On 12/20/2024 at 12:47 PM, podkall said:

yes

 

not if the same model keeps being sold

 

blink twice if someone's holding a gun to your head

 

Could have avoided the 2 stick RGB issue, by getting RAM with no RGB.

 

Then pick one, top curve or aesthetics,

 

because 4 sticks of DDR5 may not run at 6000Mhz, which will do nothing but reduce performance since you'll be forced to run it at slower speeds and timings.

*Blinks twice*

[HayuPhukmiWife]

11 hours ago, thrasher_565 said:

i dont no what your point is. if you got the moeny you do what you want.

want that marble island in the kitchen but dont no how to Cooke and just goes out to eat why not.

 

yes if you have a budget things that make it look cool cost moeny. its been like that for ever and will be like that forever. thats why we recommend the pest parts for the price then w/e left spend on looks or a balance. but also we do like looking at the pc its part of the house a dust collector i might add (a joke between me and my sister i joke at here things on a Coffey table as just dust collectors that you have to dust each week... she said its make for conversation. so dose my pc i might add...anyway im not going to win but besides the point. 

 

 

anyway the op just wanted the slots full and thow say moeny at it just for looks kinda deal. they got a top of the line pc already and odds are they will never use the added ram. the op will do what they want most likely and end up buy another set of ram. some people are good at buying new stuff using it a bit and reselling it for a little losses too so who knows. spending $100 to use top gpu to mess with then moving on is worth it to them. its just we are kinda joking around here that all on topics like this. not meant to be bad or harmful just shooting the crap.

This guy gets it. Lol I can't really push performance reasonably until next gen, but I can push asthetic. 

 

Good points all with ram cooling and water-cooling. Water-cooling always felt over my head. But I think the next one should go that way.

 

I find the lighting soothing, makes the room centerpiece look dope, can be changed for the mood or the season. 

 

I think I'll hold off on forking with things tho. I don't want any more issues than I had. It took me almost a year to get things running with no issues ever, and I don't want to throw a monkey wrench at it now for the sake of two lights to add patterns to.

[Millios]

10 hours ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

This is what had me worried. I had 6200 or 7200 or something originally. Can't recall. It was in the list for my board, but it wasn't stable. I've been good with the 6000 but still get the occasional memory related windows bsod. (Since my CPU RMa and before a clean install)

 

This is the kind of stuff that has me thinking it's a stupid idea. Like 18" rims on  a 91 civic. .. all flex counter function. 

Its not stupid per se its just impractical. For some tasks you can power through with sheer number of gb sure but for consistency and stability its better to have a bit less but faster.

 

10 hours ago, HayuPhukmiWife said:

This guy gets it. Lol I can't really push performance reasonably until next gen, but I can push asthetic. 

 

Good points all with ram cooling and water-cooling. Water-cooling always felt over my head. But I think the next one should go that way.

 

I find the lighting soothing, makes the room centerpiece look dope, can be changed for the mood or the season. 

 

I think I'll hold off on forking with things tho. I don't want any more issues than I had. It took me almost a year to get things running with no issues ever, and I don't want to throw a monkey wrench at it now for the sake of two lights to add patterns to.

If you wanna go water cooling sure but it can limit your space and hinder repair work if its needed especially with hard line.

It can have dope lights such as a lava lamp or a pump that has a look similar to stull like the viruses from RE2 so on and so forth.

If you have the patience for it and the money its a good option but take notice of the downsides as well