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One server with two 16GB drives connected together.

One server with two 16GB drives connected together.

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VaccinalBook
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02-11-2019, 06:00 AM
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I own two 16 GB Trident Z kits (four sticks total, eight GB each). All share the same part number and voltage specs. I didn’t purchase a 32 GB set because I bought them at different times. I’m planning to run them on a TUF x570 board, but I don’t have it right now. Based on my experience and the fact that manufacturers sometimes add unexpected restrictions, I’m a bit worried about compatibility. I remember installing a two-stick 32 GB kit on another rig (Taichi Z370) and it wouldn’t boot unless I arranged the sticks in specific slots. It seems the order matters for dual-channel setup. Since I’ll wait a week for the board and have time to check forums, should I stick with this or upgrade my RAM?
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VaccinalBook
02-11-2019, 06:00 AM #1

I own two 16 GB Trident Z kits (four sticks total, eight GB each). All share the same part number and voltage specs. I didn’t purchase a 32 GB set because I bought them at different times. I’m planning to run them on a TUF x570 board, but I don’t have it right now. Based on my experience and the fact that manufacturers sometimes add unexpected restrictions, I’m a bit worried about compatibility. I remember installing a two-stick 32 GB kit on another rig (Taichi Z370) and it wouldn’t boot unless I arranged the sticks in specific slots. It seems the order matters for dual-channel setup. Since I’ll wait a week for the board and have time to check forums, should I stick with this or upgrade my RAM?

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Nicke456
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02-12-2019, 07:21 PM
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Give it a shot. In most situations it should function, though occasionally it may fail—only then you'll realize what's wrong.
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Nicke456
02-12-2019, 07:21 PM #2

Give it a shot. In most situations it should function, though occasionally it may fail—only then you'll realize what's wrong.

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abcmatt
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02-13-2019, 03:09 AM
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It should function properly with the four available physical ports. I possess two distinct collections of one 8GB drive each, which are fully operational.
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abcmatt
02-13-2019, 03:09 AM #3

It should function properly with the four available physical ports. I possess two distinct collections of one 8GB drive each, which are fully operational.

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ClemCol1
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02-15-2019, 05:43 AM
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the dual channel mode operates separately. they must function together as pairs, even though it's not a matching set, it should still work.
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ClemCol1
02-15-2019, 05:43 AM #4

the dual channel mode operates separately. they must function together as pairs, even though it's not a matching set, it should still work.

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matand_317
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02-16-2019, 08:34 PM
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I’m highly confident it will function properly. I purchased identical models, matching speeds and timings, yet different versions from a manufacturer two years apart—one "2 x 8gb" model from 2017 and another "2 x 8gb" from 2019. Despite varying model numbers and appearances, everything operated seamlessly. All components ran at the same pace with XMP enabled. Correction: My earlier setup was based on Intel hardware.
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matand_317
02-16-2019, 08:34 PM #5

I’m highly confident it will function properly. I purchased identical models, matching speeds and timings, yet different versions from a manufacturer two years apart—one "2 x 8gb" model from 2017 and another "2 x 8gb" from 2019. Despite varying model numbers and appearances, everything operated seamlessly. All components ran at the same pace with XMP enabled. Correction: My earlier setup was based on Intel hardware.

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Capuzzi
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02-24-2019, 01:16 AM
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Not always, motherboard AIs don’t check every memory setup, so they can’t ensure perfect RAM fit. However, with recent upgrades on the X570 and new Ryzen chips, compatibility is usually better now.
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Capuzzi
02-24-2019, 01:16 AM #6

Not always, motherboard AIs don’t check every memory setup, so they can’t ensure perfect RAM fit. However, with recent upgrades on the X570 and new Ryzen chips, compatibility is usually better now.

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ethanshocked
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02-24-2019, 02:08 AM
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I tried this before on a larger setup (four 16 GB units, two for Threadripper 1st Gen). Regardless of the approach, I was limited to around 96 GB. It wasn’t until we upgraded to eight 16 GB units that performance improved significantly.
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ethanshocked
02-24-2019, 02:08 AM #7

I tried this before on a larger setup (four 16 GB units, two for Threadripper 1st Gen). Regardless of the approach, I was limited to around 96 GB. It wasn’t until we upgraded to eight 16 GB units that performance improved significantly.

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