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Informed RAM Inquiry [best value]

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I found a 2x4GB 1866MHz CAS 9 kit for $72, which seems like a good deal, I could get 2 of these and pay $144 for 16GB vs $155-$160 for most similar 2x8GB I have found. Is there any dissadvantage to using this rather than only 2 DIMMS for a dual channel setup? I may still go 2x8GB just to leave the other slots open for the future. Any input is appreciated.

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Other than less available slots, not really.

There is a thing about less sticks = less issues though. 

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2x8 is preffered over 4x4

 

2x8 has better chance of mainboard compatibility

 

some boards simply dont like all 4 dimms occupied, especially if your overclocking your cpu

 

2x8 will also OC better than 4x4

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Ok, thanks guys, what is the thing about OCing processor being affected by RAM? I had never heard that.

 CPU:  Intel i7-4790K      Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14     GPU: ZOTAC GTX 1070 TI MINI     Motherboard:  ASUS Z97 Gryphon     RAM:  32GB G Skill Trident X     

Storage: 2x 512GB Samsung 850 EVO (RAID 0) / 2TB Seagate Barracuda     PSU: 850W EVGA SuperNova G2     Case: Fractal Design Node 804

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