Looking for a motherboard and CPU setup that accommodates 4x8400MHz RAM?

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Iburger
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01-16-2022, 01:18 PM

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I’m looking for a motherboard recommendation that fits your needs—just two RAM slots, AM5 connector, and capable of delivering around 6000MHz across both sticks, similar to the Intel model you mentioned.

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chapi89
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01-16-2022, 02:18 PM

#12

6000Mhz should work fine There are some mATX units with just two ports. It's hard to find any ATX models with only two slots. These might be available but haven't been discovered yet.

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Terreur_QC
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01-17-2022, 10:55 PM

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You might require more than 128GB in the future. For such needs, an AND/Intel server setup could be more suitable. They offer 8xchannel instead of the 2x found on consumer devices, allowing each channel to run at a reduced speed while still delivering better performance overall. Fast 2x64 kits are rare because achieving that level in that capacity is both challenging and expensive. Most consumers don’t actually need 128GB, and there’s also the challenge of meeting specific requirements like getting 8400 on 2x64, which seems limited to testing environments. If you’re targeting billable work, investing in 128GB might be justified. Alternatively, consider a more affordable option with 2x48GB. Regarding the QVL RAM, at those speeds it’s still recommended to stick with it, though availability isn’t guaranteed. In my opinion, offering four RAM slots on a consumer system is mostly marketing, and keeping only two slots would be better. Using the extra space for something less useful could lead to frustration. When you upgrade, simply replace the old unit with a new one.