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Question About Memory Upgrade

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Dacaspex
Member
156
10-29-2022, 10:02 PM
#1
I never shared this here before, just a long-time lurker. Anywhoo..
I own a GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX motherboard paired with an AMD 5 8600G.
Right now I have
G.SKILL Flare X5 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6400
My setup and the programs I need to run are pushing the limits. I'm using 28GiB out of my 30GiB.
In short, I should upgrade the RAM. With prices going up, it's hard to decide what's best for me.
I
ALWAYS
since around 2005, have chosen G.Skill RAM. I’m open to switching if the cost fits. No guarantees, though.
Given that I currently have 32GB (2x16GB), should I add another 2x16GB? I recall RAM speeds must match closely to avoid hitting the lowest performance level. Also, I've heard some users facing issues with 4x DDR5 sticks.
Should I replace the existing RAM and opt for 2x32GB? Or go for 2x48GB? I see good deals on those.
Where should I look? If you think I’ve lost everything, maybe ask!
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Dacaspex
10-29-2022, 10:02 PM #1

I never shared this here before, just a long-time lurker. Anywhoo..
I own a GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX motherboard paired with an AMD 5 8600G.
Right now I have
G.SKILL Flare X5 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6400
My setup and the programs I need to run are pushing the limits. I'm using 28GiB out of my 30GiB.
In short, I should upgrade the RAM. With prices going up, it's hard to decide what's best for me.
I
ALWAYS
since around 2005, have chosen G.Skill RAM. I’m open to switching if the cost fits. No guarantees, though.
Given that I currently have 32GB (2x16GB), should I add another 2x16GB? I recall RAM speeds must match closely to avoid hitting the lowest performance level. Also, I've heard some users facing issues with 4x DDR5 sticks.
Should I replace the existing RAM and opt for 2x32GB? Or go for 2x48GB? I see good deals on those.
Where should I look? If you think I’ve lost everything, maybe ask!

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Kayzan_
Senior Member
252
10-30-2022, 02:56 AM
#2
Ideal is to acquire 2 additional sticks. Act quickly and take what you deem valuable.
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Kayzan_
10-30-2022, 02:56 AM #2

Ideal is to acquire 2 additional sticks. Act quickly and take what you deem valuable.

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A_Piggy
Member
211
10-31-2022, 01:48 AM
#3
I found a great deal on Amazon for the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5 6400 with 2x48GB for $339. It's even better than the 64GB option. Unless someone mentions otherwise, I'm choosing this one.
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A_Piggy
10-31-2022, 01:48 AM #3

I found a great deal on Amazon for the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5 6400 with 2x48GB for $339. It's even better than the 64GB option. Unless someone mentions otherwise, I'm choosing this one.

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thefrogkid
Member
209
10-31-2022, 03:49 AM
#4
Although the QVL doesn't indicate support for speed or capacity in Zen 4, it does for Zen 5 and the IMC in the 8000 series works well, so it seems acceptable.
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thefrogkid
10-31-2022, 03:49 AM #4

Although the QVL doesn't indicate support for speed or capacity in Zen 4, it does for Zen 5 and the IMC in the 8000 series works well, so it seems acceptable.

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agroman
Junior Member
45
10-31-2022, 04:56 AM
#5
It functions properly with my 2x16GB 6400 RAM setup, which should be fine.
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agroman
10-31-2022, 04:56 AM #5

It functions properly with my 2x16GB 6400 RAM setup, which should be fine.

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Poop_Head27
Posting Freak
820
10-31-2022, 08:10 AM
#6
Verify compatibility before purchasing.
Visit the RAM website and use their configurator.
Input your motherboard make/model and processor details to check if the required RAM package appears.
A 2 stick kit tends to be more affordable.
Ensure your BIOS is up to date; RAM problems are often resolvable.
First, confirm whether you genuinely need additional RAM.
Windows retains unused code in RAM until it’s needed again.
Not all entries may be actively utilized.
During full load, open Task Manager and check the resource monitor.
Examine the memory section and the hard fault rate.
If the hard fault rate exceeds 1 per second, consider adding more RAM.
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Poop_Head27
10-31-2022, 08:10 AM #6

Verify compatibility before purchasing.
Visit the RAM website and use their configurator.
Input your motherboard make/model and processor details to check if the required RAM package appears.
A 2 stick kit tends to be more affordable.
Ensure your BIOS is up to date; RAM problems are often resolvable.
First, confirm whether you genuinely need additional RAM.
Windows retains unused code in RAM until it’s needed again.
Not all entries may be actively utilized.
During full load, open Task Manager and check the resource monitor.
Examine the memory section and the hard fault rate.
If the hard fault rate exceeds 1 per second, consider adding more RAM.

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MertArici
Junior Member
15
11-08-2022, 05:59 AM
#7
I discovered some improved RAM sticks.
Kingston Fury Beast 64GB (2x32GB) 6400MT/s DDR5 CL32 Desktop Memory | AMD Expo | Kit of 2 | KF564C32BBEK2-64
For $295
I verified the RAM model with the motherboard's QLV, and it matches.
Regarding RAM usage: I didn’t include this since I’m not using Windows; I’m running EndeavourOS (based on Arch).
My BIOS is up to date.
The board supports up to 128GB, so 64GB should be fine.
Edit: My VM isn’t active, but when it is, performance spikes.
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MertArici
11-08-2022, 05:59 AM #7

I discovered some improved RAM sticks.
Kingston Fury Beast 64GB (2x32GB) 6400MT/s DDR5 CL32 Desktop Memory | AMD Expo | Kit of 2 | KF564C32BBEK2-64
For $295
I verified the RAM model with the motherboard's QLV, and it matches.
Regarding RAM usage: I didn’t include this since I’m not using Windows; I’m running EndeavourOS (based on Arch).
My BIOS is up to date.
The board supports up to 128GB, so 64GB should be fine.
Edit: My VM isn’t active, but when it is, performance spikes.