4x8 or 2x16 configuration paired with 5900x resolution

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Weeva927
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12-26-2020, 03:53 PM

Check the specifications at the provided link. For Zen3, determine whether filling slots improves performance or achieves a dual rank. Decide between the 4x8 or 2x16 configuration based on your needs.

Weeva927

12-26-2020, 03:53 PM #1

22allx22
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12-26-2020, 05:15 PM

For future upgrades, using 2x16 makes sense, but choosing 4 sticks offers no advantage. It's better to opt for 3600 C16 instead of 18.

22allx22

12-26-2020, 05:15 PM #2

For future upgrades, using 2x16 makes sense, but choosing 4 sticks offers no advantage. It's better to opt for 3600 C16 instead of 18.

0ZeroGaming0
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12-26-2020, 06:47 PM

You're welcome! I'm here to help. What do you need?

0ZeroGaming0

12-26-2020, 06:47 PM #3

You're welcome! I'm here to help. What do you need?

HellaDapper
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225

01-03-2021, 03:39 PM

It has been shown that using four sticks enhances CPU performance, provided the 16GB sticks are dual-ranked.

HellaDapper

01-03-2021, 03:39 PM #4

It has been shown that using four sticks enhances CPU performance, provided the 16GB sticks are dual-ranked.

Jayhawk_Down
Senior Member

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01-10-2021, 07:12 AM

4x8gb offers an advantage unless you're sure the 2x16 configuration includes dual-rank sticks—unless you purchase used units, which the seller might replace during assembly.

Jayhawk_Down

01-10-2021, 07:12 AM #5

4x8gb offers an advantage unless you're sure the 2x16 configuration includes dual-rank sticks—unless you purchase used units, which the seller might replace during assembly.

xibarrola
Junior Member

01-11-2021, 01:43 AM

Most 16GB sticks are designed for dual rank by default. The 8GB ones seem to be the exception. ----- Correction: My earlier comment was incorrect after checking online. I should have been more careful. How do people identify RAM that supports dual rank? ----- Updated December 2, 2020 by kewtz My previous explanation was inaccurate; I learned from a quick search.

xibarrola

01-11-2021, 01:43 AM #6