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Z790 PRO RS supports 4 x 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory.

Z790 PRO RS supports 4 x 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory.

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WaterLily2003
Senior Member
648
09-29-2022, 01:13 PM
#1
I examined the specifications of the motherboard I purchased. The RAM installed is 5600MHz, which means it won’t be fully utilized by the board. Please let me know if this is correct or not.
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WaterLily2003
09-29-2022, 01:13 PM #1

I examined the specifications of the motherboard I purchased. The RAM installed is 5600MHz, which means it won’t be fully utilized by the board. Please let me know if this is correct or not.

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chairell
Junior Member
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10-04-2022, 07:31 PM
#2
It will handle it. The 4800 marks the starting point in MHz for DDR5. The plus sign indicates the XMP feature, which lets you manually boost the RAM speed beyond the standard clock. Don’t worry, everything is okay.
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chairell
10-04-2022, 07:31 PM #2

It will handle it. The 4800 marks the starting point in MHz for DDR5. The plus sign indicates the XMP feature, which lets you manually boost the RAM speed beyond the standard clock. Don’t worry, everything is okay.

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CheezBurgerzz
Member
202
10-05-2022, 06:03 AM
#3
I understand it will be backed up, but maybe a more affordable RAM would help. Will the one I purchased operate at its maximum performance?
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CheezBurgerzz
10-05-2022, 06:03 AM #3

I understand it will be backed up, but maybe a more affordable RAM would help. Will the one I purchased operate at its maximum performance?

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sawayy
Junior Member
5
10-06-2022, 02:51 PM
#4
it's missing from the QVL... https://pangoly.com/en/compatibility/asr...s-wifi/ram although intel uses more RAM than AMD does... none of the listings exceed 2 DIMMs... you might face issues running 4 DIMMs at advertised speeds.
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sawayy
10-06-2022, 02:51 PM #4

it's missing from the QVL... https://pangoly.com/en/compatibility/asr...s-wifi/ram although intel uses more RAM than AMD does... none of the listings exceed 2 DIMMs... you might face issues running 4 DIMMs at advertised speeds.

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_xSnejkuu_
Member
61
10-06-2022, 09:32 PM
#5
You’d probably prefer a lighting kit over a 4x16 instead. Rank configs are similar—2x32 still gives dual rank since 32gbit ICS aren’t available yet, but boards usually have more trouble with 4 sticks than 2 sticks at the moment because early ICS and board support are limited.
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_xSnejkuu_
10-06-2022, 09:32 PM #5

You’d probably prefer a lighting kit over a 4x16 instead. Rank configs are similar—2x32 still gives dual rank since 32gbit ICS aren’t available yet, but boards usually have more trouble with 4 sticks than 2 sticks at the moment because early ICS and board support are limited.

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Octoqus
Junior Member
15
10-07-2022, 02:23 AM
#6
A lighting kit is a collection of lights designed to be used together, often with specific configurations like 4x16 or 2x32GB. You're considering upgrading from a cheaper option to something faster and more capable, which makes sense. The change you're planning saves money and improves performance, so it's a smart move.
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Octoqus
10-07-2022, 02:23 AM #6

A lighting kit is a collection of lights designed to be used together, often with specific configurations like 4x16 or 2x32GB. You're considering upgrading from a cheaper option to something faster and more capable, which makes sense. The change you're planning saves money and improves performance, so it's a smart move.

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pconlan617
Junior Member
14
10-07-2022, 04:31 AM
#7
I assumed you purchased RGB RAMs, generally those who buy four sticks are individuals seeking RAM GBRAgs. You also receive options like 5200C28, 5600C30/28, or 6000C32/30, ensuring your RAM stays future-proof. Preferably from GSKILL since their high-end models (around 7200 MHz) have a better chance of including a Hynix die (8000+ MHz). Low CL levels are typically Hynix diesels, while CL itself doesn't significantly impact performance—you'll need to optimize to fully enjoy the speed benefits. The main goal of switching to DDR5 is to future-proof your system; otherwise, you might end up with a slow DDR5 that fails to meet at least 7200 MHz requirements, undermining the purpose of upgrading to DDR5. You could also consider DDR4 as an alternative.
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pconlan617
10-07-2022, 04:31 AM #7

I assumed you purchased RGB RAMs, generally those who buy four sticks are individuals seeking RAM GBRAgs. You also receive options like 5200C28, 5600C30/28, or 6000C32/30, ensuring your RAM stays future-proof. Preferably from GSKILL since their high-end models (around 7200 MHz) have a better chance of including a Hynix die (8000+ MHz). Low CL levels are typically Hynix diesels, while CL itself doesn't significantly impact performance—you'll need to optimize to fully enjoy the speed benefits. The main goal of switching to DDR5 is to future-proof your system; otherwise, you might end up with a slow DDR5 that fails to meet at least 7200 MHz requirements, undermining the purpose of upgrading to DDR5. You could also consider DDR4 as an alternative.