Adding additional RAM sticks

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09-28-2019, 10:48 PM

Hi everyone, I have two 8GB DDR4 3200Mhz Corsair Vengeneance RGB Pro sticks and was thinking about adding another pair to reach 32GB total. Would I encounter any problems if I power off, insert the second set into the first and third slots (covering all four slots), and then restart? Also, I have XMP enabled at full speeds. My specs are a 3900x, 2060 Super, and a Gigabyte X570 AORUS board. Any advice on whether this setup would be safe given my current load—many tabs, apps, and a game?

reddwarf1234

09-28-2019, 10:48 PM #1

NeuLopez
Member

09-29-2019, 06:11 AM

As long as it's the same type of RAM, it works seamlessly without any issues.

NeuLopez

09-29-2019, 06:11 AM #2

As long as it's the same type of RAM, it works seamlessly without any issues.

DANNYB234
Junior Member

09-29-2019, 06:04 PM

Proceed confidently, everything should work smoothly. Review the bios afterward to confirm all modules are active and operating at 3200 speed. It's a good idea to cut off the power source for added safety, even if it seems unnecessary.

DANNYB234

09-29-2019, 06:04 PM #3

FlameSquid32
Senior Member

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09-29-2019, 08:48 PM

Thank you for your feedback. I’ll ensure the XMP profile is applied and voltages are set correctly for all sticks. I’ll verify everything matches the current configuration once it’s done.

FlameSquid32

09-29-2019, 08:48 PM #4

Thank you for your feedback. I’ll ensure the XMP profile is applied and voltages are set correctly for all sticks. I’ll verify everything matches the current configuration once it’s done.

camobeast07
Junior Member

10-01-2019, 05:29 AM

Absolutely, I'm confident it will handle the XMP process for you.

camobeast07

10-01-2019, 05:29 AM #5

Absolutely, I'm confident it will handle the XMP process for you.

Fes0
Junior Member

10-06-2019, 06:53 PM

Looking into the details of storage sizes—like 2x16GB or 4x8GB—can affect speed and efficiency.

Fes0

10-06-2019, 06:53 PM #6

Looking into the details of storage sizes—like 2x16GB or 4x8GB—can affect speed and efficiency.

GC_Lewk
Member

219

10-24-2019, 04:22 PM

The two options should look almost identical. It’s not worth investing more in a 2x16 setup.

GC_Lewk

10-24-2019, 04:22 PM #7

The two options should look almost identical. It’s not worth investing more in a 2x16 setup.

Isvios97
Member

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10-24-2019, 06:54 PM

I already have two 8GB drives, but I didn’t realize I’d need 32GB. It doesn’t seem practical to buy two 16GB sticks right now; I’d just go for another set of two 8GB drives. I’m still unsure if having four drives is more reliable or might conflict with my AMD CPU, as some forums have mentioned potential issues.

Isvios97

10-24-2019, 06:54 PM #8

Beansss
Member

10-25-2019, 03:38 AM

Four sticks should perform well and maintain reliability.

Beansss

10-25-2019, 03:38 AM #9

Four sticks should perform well and maintain reliability.

TryHardMikel
Member

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10-27-2019, 03:24 AM

#10

Thank you for your responses.

TryHardMikel

10-27-2019, 03:24 AM #10

Thank you for your responses.