F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, you cannot. The motherboard only supports up to 64GB, so adding more than that won't work.

No, you cannot. The motherboard only supports up to 64GB, so adding more than that won't work.

No, you cannot. The motherboard only supports up to 64GB, so adding more than that won't work.

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Thesnake9
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07-11-2016, 07:51 PM
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You're considering upgrading your system to fit more RAM. Your current setup has a motherboard that only supports 64GB DDR4, but you have 16GB installed. You're planning to add more RAM later with another 2 sticks and eventually upgrade to a motherboard that supports 128GB. The idea is to get double the current amount (32GB now) so you can expand as needed.
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Thesnake9
07-11-2016, 07:51 PM #1

You're considering upgrading your system to fit more RAM. Your current setup has a motherboard that only supports 64GB DDR4, but you have 16GB installed. You're planning to add more RAM later with another 2 sticks and eventually upgrade to a motherboard that supports 128GB. The idea is to get double the current amount (32GB now) so you can expand as needed.

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trandat
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07-12-2016, 05:38 PM
#2
When using the maximum supported capacity, performance should generally work, though some users experience stuttering or crashes depending on the motherboard.
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trandat
07-12-2016, 05:38 PM #2

When using the maximum supported capacity, performance should generally work, though some users experience stuttering or crashes depending on the motherboard.

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antmat04
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07-13-2016, 01:22 AM
#3
The board can handle up to 64GB of RAM using four slots. If you use two slots with 32GB drives, the remaining two slots become ineffective. It's more efficient to use four 16GB drives to fill all slots completely.
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antmat04
07-13-2016, 01:22 AM #3

The board can handle up to 64GB of RAM using four slots. If you use two slots with 32GB drives, the remaining two slots become ineffective. It's more efficient to use four 16GB drives to fill all slots completely.

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111carys111
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07-13-2016, 02:18 AM
#4
Yes, it works well and supports high capacities. It's uncertain if using all slots would improve performance, but 2x32GB should suffice. Checking reviews or other users' experiences can help determine the best setup. Essentially, the system limits itself to what's available.
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111carys111
07-13-2016, 02:18 AM #4

Yes, it works well and supports high capacities. It's uncertain if using all slots would improve performance, but 2x32GB should suffice. Checking reviews or other users' experiences can help determine the best setup. Essentially, the system limits itself to what's available.

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HighLikeSky
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07-14-2016, 01:58 AM
#5
The plan is to replace the motherboard in a few months at most, opting for one that supports 128GB RAM. I’m leaning toward getting two 32GB modules now so I can keep using the existing RAM with the upgraded board later. If I decide to go with four 16GB sticks, I’d just swap them in instead. It feels like a potential waste of money and components. Essentially, I’m checking if 2x32GB works with the Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H board or if I should stick with 4x16GB right now. I might reach out to Gigabyte directly for a quicker answer.
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HighLikeSky
07-14-2016, 01:58 AM #5

The plan is to replace the motherboard in a few months at most, opting for one that supports 128GB RAM. I’m leaning toward getting two 32GB modules now so I can keep using the existing RAM with the upgraded board later. If I decide to go with four 16GB sticks, I’d just swap them in instead. It feels like a potential waste of money and components. Essentially, I’m checking if 2x32GB works with the Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H board or if I should stick with 4x16GB right now. I might reach out to Gigabyte directly for a quicker answer.

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xImFizzy
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07-15-2016, 10:46 PM
#6
2x32GB modules are sufficient; you don’t need to occupy every slot.
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xImFizzy
07-15-2016, 10:46 PM #6

2x32GB modules are sufficient; you don’t need to occupy every slot.

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FairyGirl21
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07-16-2016, 12:15 AM
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Skylake and Kabylake models cannot use 32GB memory modules. The maximum allowed is four 16GB cards on boards with four RAM slots, or two 16GB cards on boards with two RAM slots.
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FairyGirl21
07-16-2016, 12:15 AM #7

Skylake and Kabylake models cannot use 32GB memory modules. The maximum allowed is four 16GB cards on boards with four RAM slots, or two 16GB cards on boards with two RAM slots.

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Nienke_2002
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07-22-2016, 07:04 AM
#8
You're wondering where to locate this detail. It seems the main product page doesn't provide it, but you discovered it in an Intel community forum discussion.
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Nienke_2002
07-22-2016, 07:04 AM #8

You're wondering where to locate this detail. It seems the main product page doesn't provide it, but you discovered it in an Intel community forum discussion.