Will there be variations?

KR4TOS
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05-20-2019, 11:04 AM

Hi, you're looking to boost your PC's memory capacity. You're considering two options: 2 sticks of 16GB each or 4 sticks of 8GB. Your current setup includes an Intel Core i5-8600K, AsRock Z370 Extreme4, and a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080 Super Windforce OC 8GB. You're thinking about purchasing a G.Skill DDR4 Trident-Z and aren't sure which configuration will be better. What do you think would work best for your needs?

KR4TOS

05-20-2019, 11:04 AM #1

RattenFanger
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05-20-2019, 04:44 PM

Do you prefer using high RAM speeds? Usually, running two sticks together works better if you upgrade them.

RattenFanger

05-20-2019, 04:44 PM #2

Do you prefer using high RAM speeds? Usually, running two sticks together works better if you upgrade them.

Noxder_oJ
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05-29-2019, 03:14 PM

My motherboard indicates that speeds over 2666Mhz will be OC. The RAM sticks are 3600Mhz, so yes

Noxder_oJ

05-29-2019, 03:14 PM #3

My motherboard indicates that speeds over 2666Mhz will be OC. The RAM sticks are 3600Mhz, so yes

BuddyTheTurtle
Member

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05-29-2019, 05:33 PM

Two channels available... choosing two sticks.

BuddyTheTurtle

05-29-2019, 05:33 PM #4

Two channels available... choosing two sticks.

cool8125
Junior Member

06-06-2019, 10:59 PM

then secure a minimum of two options

cool8125

06-06-2019, 10:59 PM #5

then secure a minimum of two options

GoMigs
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06-14-2019, 07:37 PM

Supports DDR4 4333+(OC) Sky is the limit? huh. But isnt intel known to like tighter timings rather than mhz after 3200mhz? Asking for a friend.

GoMigs

06-14-2019, 07:37 PM #6

Supports DDR4 4333+(OC) Sky is the limit? huh. But isnt intel known to like tighter timings rather than mhz after 3200mhz? Asking for a friend.

MoathyJr
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06-18-2019, 08:28 PM

In terms of bandwidth, it's the same—what you're really getting from four sticks is just more capacity for what you plan to use. It puts more strain on the imc. If you're just gaming, go with the two-stick setup.

MoathyJr

06-18-2019, 08:28 PM #7