Discussing Ram Kits
Discussing Ram Kits
Hi, your motherboard is an x370 Sli Plus. When looking at compatible first-gen RAM options, I see listings for 2x8GB and 4x8GB kits. I’m curious—if a 2x8GB kit works, will the 4x8GB or 2x16GB kits also fit? Also, are these RAM modules standardized in chip type across all variants available on Amazon?
All DDR4 modules support it, though they might not reach their full clock speeds (for example, a max of 2400MHz). Running at a certain speed with a 2x8GB configuration doesn’t guarantee that bigger capacity or more sticks will work. That’s why the larger capacity set wasn’t included. Also, just because a board can handle it doesn’t mean the CPU’s memory controller will either.
It's a mix of humor and disappointment about the RAM situation. I purchased identical kits two years ago, but my luck didn't align—my old kit was from Hynix, while the new one was Samsung. The speed dropped from 3200MHz to 2933MHz, and once you exceeded 16GB, even at that speed, the performance suffered. It's funny how things change so quickly, but sad because it felt like a lost opportunity.