F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop It seems you're interested in DDR5 technology. Would you like to know more about its features or applications?

It seems you're interested in DDR5 technology. Would you like to know more about its features or applications?

It seems you're interested in DDR5 technology. Would you like to know more about its features or applications?

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Soldier660
Junior Member
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10-20-2021, 03:41 PM
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My Steam Deck is now almost out of use for most of what I need, so I’m thinking about swapping it for something simpler: a barebones Minisforum UM890 Pro. I plan to add a 4TB NVME storage and install Fedora KDE inside. Because this model uses DDR5 RAM and my current setup is AM4-based, I’m unsure about AMD’s DDR5 specs. Should I go with a 48GB or 32GB memory package? I probably won’t be gaming much, but I might consider a Radeon 9060 XT for portable gaming, though that seems unlikely. Mostly I’m planning to browse, use btop for monitoring, run an IRC client, and maybe open OpenOffice for writing.
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Soldier660
10-20-2021, 03:41 PM #1

My Steam Deck is now almost out of use for most of what I need, so I’m thinking about swapping it for something simpler: a barebones Minisforum UM890 Pro. I plan to add a 4TB NVME storage and install Fedora KDE inside. Because this model uses DDR5 RAM and my current setup is AM4-based, I’m unsure about AMD’s DDR5 specs. Should I go with a 48GB or 32GB memory package? I probably won’t be gaming much, but I might consider a Radeon 9060 XT for portable gaming, though that seems unlikely. Mostly I’m planning to browse, use btop for monitoring, run an IRC client, and maybe open OpenOffice for writing.

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akjosh47
Member
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10-31-2021, 07:14 PM
#2
Memory creation doesn't influence the amount of RAM required. A 32GB setup should suffice, though I'm unsure about your specific needs—just browsing and chat apps seem to handle with 32GB easily, while 48GB might be excessive.
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akjosh47
10-31-2021, 07:14 PM #2

Memory creation doesn't influence the amount of RAM required. A 32GB setup should suffice, though I'm unsure about your specific needs—just browsing and chat apps seem to handle with 32GB easily, while 48GB might be excessive.

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FinalKill70
Member
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11-01-2021, 07:12 AM
#3
The Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series perform best with DDR5-6000 CL30, usually delivering over 95% reliability out of the box. Higher speeds like DDR5-6200/6400 aren't assured and may require BIOS adjustments. Extreme frequencies can't maintain proper UCLK/MCLK settings. The budget option for CL26 chips is steep, so consider a dual DIMM setup—two 24GB or two 16GB units for flexibility.
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FinalKill70
11-01-2021, 07:12 AM #3

The Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series perform best with DDR5-6000 CL30, usually delivering over 95% reliability out of the box. Higher speeds like DDR5-6200/6400 aren't assured and may require BIOS adjustments. Extreme frequencies can't maintain proper UCLK/MCLK settings. The budget option for CL26 chips is steep, so consider a dual DIMM setup—two 24GB or two 16GB units for flexibility.

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R3kab
Member
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11-04-2021, 02:31 AM
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So yes, but this involves SODIMM components. The main computer indicates it can't support anything beyond 5600 MHz. I think I'll end up with a DDR5 6000 setup since they're cheaper than the 5600 option. There are only two SODIMM slots, so I'm limited to choosing between them. My main concern is whether it will work with 12GB or 24GB modules. I haven't worked with DDR5 yet, so I'm unsure if using a 24GB stick would cause issues. A 32GB module should be fine, but I'm hoping this system will last at least six years, possibly longer. My previous DDR3 system had 32GB and lasted about seven years. I've upgraded RAM several times to reach that point. Right now, I have the budget, so I'd prefer installing 48, 64, or even 96GB of RAM while options are still available, rather than waiting until DDR7 becomes common and DDR5 is very difficult to find.
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R3kab
11-04-2021, 02:31 AM #4

So yes, but this involves SODIMM components. The main computer indicates it can't support anything beyond 5600 MHz. I think I'll end up with a DDR5 6000 setup since they're cheaper than the 5600 option. There are only two SODIMM slots, so I'm limited to choosing between them. My main concern is whether it will work with 12GB or 24GB modules. I haven't worked with DDR5 yet, so I'm unsure if using a 24GB stick would cause issues. A 32GB module should be fine, but I'm hoping this system will last at least six years, possibly longer. My previous DDR3 system had 32GB and lasted about seven years. I've upgraded RAM several times to reach that point. Right now, I have the budget, so I'd prefer installing 48, 64, or even 96GB of RAM while options are still available, rather than waiting until DDR7 becomes common and DDR5 is very difficult to find.

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snowcone03
Member
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11-04-2021, 11:28 AM
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It began as a problem with certain 24GB modules, especially those using Micron technology that needed special BIOS tweaks to function correctly. That issue has largely been resolved across the board. I wouldn't let it influence your choice between these 24GB DIMMs. If you're aiming for 48GB, I'd admit it would be hypocritical not to use it, since I own one and don't fully utilize its potential. For the basic requirements you mentioned, 16GB is only recently becoming outdated—about six to seven years ago that shift occurred. If your timeline is around seven years, DDR5 should still be available, as it was roughly the same stage when DDR3 was in production (just under ten years) and DDR4 is still in its early phase.
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snowcone03
11-04-2021, 11:28 AM #5

It began as a problem with certain 24GB modules, especially those using Micron technology that needed special BIOS tweaks to function correctly. That issue has largely been resolved across the board. I wouldn't let it influence your choice between these 24GB DIMMs. If you're aiming for 48GB, I'd admit it would be hypocritical not to use it, since I own one and don't fully utilize its potential. For the basic requirements you mentioned, 16GB is only recently becoming outdated—about six to seven years ago that shift occurred. If your timeline is around seven years, DDR5 should still be available, as it was roughly the same stage when DDR3 was in production (just under ten years) and DDR4 is still in its early phase.

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DestroyerGL
Junior Member
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11-09-2021, 11:08 AM
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It makes sense. I’ve been less attentive lately. I switched from a 4440 Haswell to all AM4, and there’s no real need to upgrade yet. But the Steam Deck is pushing for a replacement or upgrade. Thanks for helping me, I should have the UM890 Pro in about three weeks, and plan to add more RAM and an SSD.
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DestroyerGL
11-09-2021, 11:08 AM #6

It makes sense. I’ve been less attentive lately. I switched from a 4440 Haswell to all AM4, and there’s no real need to upgrade yet. But the Steam Deck is pushing for a replacement or upgrade. Thanks for helping me, I should have the UM890 Pro in about three weeks, and plan to add more RAM and an SSD.