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Comparing two 32GB RAM sets versus a single 64GB option

Comparing two 32GB RAM sets versus a single 64GB option

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WindOfFlamez
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08-02-2019, 01:16 PM
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Hello, forum members. I’m planning to purchase 64GB of RAM for my new workstation. I’m considering two options: buying a single 64GB kit from G.Skill TridentZ Neo DDR4-3600 C16: F4-3600C16Q-64GTZN or two 32GB kits (TridentZ Neo DDR4-3600 C16: F4-3600C16D-32GTZN). My concern is whether buying one kit versus the other makes a difference, especially since I can currently get the smaller 32GB model.
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WindOfFlamez
08-02-2019, 01:16 PM #1

Hello, forum members. I’m planning to purchase 64GB of RAM for my new workstation. I’m considering two options: buying a single 64GB kit from G.Skill TridentZ Neo DDR4-3600 C16: F4-3600C16Q-64GTZN or two 32GB kits (TridentZ Neo DDR4-3600 C16: F4-3600C16D-32GTZN). My concern is whether buying one kit versus the other makes a difference, especially since I can currently get the smaller 32GB model.

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FlameSquid32
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08-04-2019, 10:05 AM
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The two 32GB units may function together or they may not. They could belong to separate production runs with varying memory components, making full compatibility unlikely. For optimal results, choose the specific kit you require from the start.
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08-04-2019, 10:05 AM #2

The two 32GB units may function together or they may not. They could belong to separate production runs with varying memory components, making full compatibility unlikely. For optimal results, choose the specific kit you require from the start.

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08-04-2019, 11:22 AM
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Hi Stahlmann, your response is clear. Will there be any impact on performance by switching between those two CL16 configurations? It seems you could determine RAM size more accurately using the timing for CL16 (16-19-19-39).
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Nybu
08-04-2019, 11:22 AM #3

Hi Stahlmann, your response is clear. Will there be any impact on performance by switching between those two CL16 configurations? It seems you could determine RAM size more accurately using the timing for CL16 (16-19-19-39).

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08-04-2019, 01:08 PM
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Only a minimal increase is present, and it's usually hard to detect. However, there will still be a performance impact. Choose the more affordable option; the tighter specifications won't justify the higher price of the premium sticks.
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elitemaster64
08-04-2019, 01:08 PM #4

Only a minimal increase is present, and it's usually hard to detect. However, there will still be a performance impact. Choose the more affordable option; the tighter specifications won't justify the higher price of the premium sticks.

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08-05-2019, 05:08 AM
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It's actually more efficient to purchase two 32GB units, as the workload will be distributed evenly among all four drives, rather than using the single 64GB unit which concentrates the load on one drive.
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hugojulia
08-05-2019, 05:08 AM #5

It's actually more efficient to purchase two 32GB units, as the workload will be distributed evenly among all four drives, rather than using the single 64GB unit which concentrates the load on one drive.

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