Two seperate 2x4gb dims or one 2x8gb dim set

[KyoSohma]

Hello! Like the title asks, will purchasing two of the exact same 2x4 dim sets be the same as purchasing a single 2x8 dim set? I would get a 4x4 dim set, however, I can't find one with my color and speed. 

Thanks!

[Moress]

Yes it would work the same. But, If youre not on an X99 rig you should go with the 2x8 set as you wont benefit from having all 4 dimm slots filled.

[Little Bear]

@KyoSohmaGenerally speaking, the 8gig sets have a better value over the 4gig sets.

[Moress]

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[KyoSohma]

What do you mean I won't benefit from having all dimm slots filled?

 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, KyoSohma said:

What do you mean I won't benefit from having all dimm slots filled?

 

No upgrade headroom. No performance boost.

[KyoSohma]

I understand I won't be able to upgrade it. 16gb of ddr4 is all I will ever need seeing as how I will be only gaming. No video editing or processing going on.

[RGProductions]

3 minutes ago, KyoSohma said:

What do you mean I won't benefit from having all dimm slots filled?

 

You will still access all the ram, but you won't get any more bandwidth due to consumer boards only having dual channel ram while x99 is quad channel. Basically, it will be no different, just get the cheaper one, assuming speed and timings are the same. Or just get the 2*8 if you ever want more ram.

[KyoSohma]

Just now, RGProductions said:

You will still access all the ram, but you won't get any more bandwidth due to consumer boards only having dual channel ram while x99 is quad channel. Basically, it will be no different, just get the cheaper one, assuming speed and timings are the same. Or just get the 2*8 if you ever want more ram.

Alrighty, thank you. I didn't want to buy two identical dimms and have them not work lol

[LabRat]

buy the 2 8gig sticks.