Maximize your memory with up to 64GB RAM on this i7 4790.

Eddyminey
Junior Member

11-22-2016, 04:27 PM

Hello, the ASUS site mentions a maximum of 32GB RAM, but some users have reported success with higher capacities. Could you confirm if 64GB is achievable and what steps might be needed to enable it?

Eddyminey

11-22-2016, 04:27 PM #1

Hello, the ASUS site mentions a maximum of 32GB RAM, but some users have reported success with higher capacities. Could you confirm if 64GB is achievable and what steps might be needed to enable it?

husker53
Posting Freak

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11-22-2016, 07:01 PM

It's unlikely to succeed. The CPU only officially supports 32GB, and while it may function with more, locating compatible 16GB DDR3 RAM modules is challenging. Unless you already possess those modules, it's best to skip further investment, as the system is quite outdated and not worth the additional cost.

husker53

11-22-2016, 07:01 PM #2

xRhyy
Junior Member

11-22-2016, 08:49 PM

AFAIK it isn't. The issue is that you would need unbuffered 16GB DIMMs, and since I'm not aware of anyone who made 8Gb density memory ICs for DDR3 (what's needed to make unbuffered 16GB sticks) it's just not possible.

xRhyy

11-22-2016, 08:49 PM #3

trandat
Member

140

12-07-2016, 11:13 PM

It exists. It's uncommon, but for the price you'd pay, it's actually more affordable to upgrade an entire platform.

trandat

12-07-2016, 11:13 PM #4

It exists. It's uncommon, but for the price you'd pay, it's actually more affordable to upgrade an entire platform.

coalfinder1998
Junior Member

12-08-2016, 08:33 AM

Sure, I can connect one of them. Let me find a relevant reference for you.

coalfinder1998

12-08-2016, 08:33 AM #5

Sure, I can connect one of them. Let me find a relevant reference for you.

Dreigement
Member

131

12-08-2016, 06:07 PM

Thanks for the details, everyone. It might be more cost-effective to upgrade the platform, which could also mean I’ll need to upgrade the cooler. I still have some research to do before planning the whole system, so it would help if you could assist with that.

Dreigement

12-08-2016, 06:07 PM #6

PimOla_PvP
Member

166

12-23-2016, 02:26 PM

They appear, yet the costs are outrageously high, making it seem absurd to pursue such an option. https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technolo...4LITS?th=1 Choosing this path would save money by opting for 64GB DDR4, an AM4 board, and a Ryzen 5 5600X instead of purchasing four individual units. PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FjF4Kp CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Asus Prime B450M-A II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Best Buy) Memory: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon) Overall: $274.97 Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-06 07:44 EST-0500

PimOla_PvP

12-23-2016, 02:26 PM #7

augustb19907
Senior Member

456

12-24-2016, 06:25 PM

This package contains a 2x8GB unit identified by the model number provided on the official site.

augustb19907

12-24-2016, 06:25 PM #8

This package contains a 2x8GB unit identified by the model number provided on the official site.