Question 32gb 2×16gb ddr4 ram - 2 count (pack of 1) vs 2×16gb kit ?

[maxim45001]

I'm planning on buying a Corsair Vengeance LPX 2×16gb ddr4 3200mhz 16cl ram off Amazon ..however I have two options and and the kit is limited to 3600mhz and costs much more - if I buy the 2 count pack (3200mhz) and not the kit , would I lose something like XMP clocks?

 

[thestryker]

Depends entirely on the platform, CPU memory controller and whether or not you get the same memory IC across the kits. Generally speaking it's better to get a kit of 2 modules because they're more stable at higher clocks. Getting two kits of two modules carries the issue of potentially less performance, but if you're not manually tuning and they turn out to be different memory IC that can cause stability or functionality issues.

 

[maxim45001]

Depends entirely on the platform, CPU memory controller and whether or not you get the same memory IC across the kits. Generally speaking it's better to get a kit of 2 modules because they're more stable at higher clocks. Getting two kits of two modules carries the issue of potentially less performance, but if you're not manually tuning and they turn out to be different memory IC that can cause stability or functionality issues.

So if I got with the first option I would probably not achieve 3200mhz combined?

 

[thestryker]

So if I got with the first option I would probably not achieve 3200mhz combined?

It might be perfectly fine, but it's less guaranteed.

 

[maxim45001]

It might be perfectly fine, but it's less guaranteed

It's tough to decide...however by paying for the kit option i get higher clock speed for the ram(3600 vs 3200) so maybe it's more price efficient

 

[CountMike]

I'm planning on buying a Corsair Vengeance LPX 2×16gb ddr4 3200mhz 16cl ram off Amazon ..however I have two options and and the kit is limited to 3600mhz and costs much more - if I buy the 2 count pack (3200mhz) and not the kit , would I lose something like XMP clocks?

Well, first you are comparing RAM with different performance, so yeah price will be different,
What is rest of your system, CPU and MB? Some may not even work at 3600MHz.

 

[thestryker]

It's tough to decide...however by paying for the kit option i get higher clock speed for the ram(3600 vs 3200) so maybe it's more price efficient

If your system properly supports 3600 it would likely be beneficial to go that route.

 

[maxim45001]

Well, first you are comparing RAM with different performance, so yeah price will be different,
What is rest of your system, CPU and MB? Some may not even work at 3600MHz.

If your system properly supports 3600 it would likely be beneficial to go that route.

Need to check the MB information. Thanks !

 

[maxim45001]

Well, first you are comparing RAM with different performance, so yeah price will be different,
What is rest of your system, CPU and MB? Some may not even work at 3600MHz.

The motherboard is Dell xps something , can't remember . Cpu is i7 11700

 

[CountMike]

The motherboard is Dell xps something , can't remember . Cpu is i7 11700

CPU can run 3600MHz (with OC) but BIOS, being proprietary to DELL may not allow it. Which RAM it has now?
Also find out exact model and look at Dell's site for upgrades. Otherwise everybody is just guessing,

 

[maxim45001]

CPU can run 3600MHz (with OC) but BIOS, being proprietary to DELL may not allow it. Which RAM it has now?
Also find out exact model and look at Dell's site for upgrades. Otherwise everybody is just guessing,

Well xmp is turned on as my current ram - 2×8gb ddr4 runs at full speed of 2666mhz... previous pc couldn't . I will find the model of the mb once I return home . Also you meant OC of the ram or cpu as i 7 11700 can't be overclocked

 

[maxim45001]

My mobo is xps 8940 . Can only accept 2666mhz and 2933mhz it seems but 32gb is valid . Bummer

 

[bill001g]

You have to dig around the fine print to see what memory runs. What you are most interested in is what is called a QVL. This is a list of exact memory sticks..the brands and their timings matter...that they tested. This does not mean other stick will not work they just have not been tested. Many motherboard manufactures do not update these lists so newer stuff tends to not be on the list. Sometimes they are on lists the memory maker has if the motherboard is more popular.

I am not so sure I would worry a lot about the speed of the memory. Going from 16g to 32g is going to give you a large boost in performance. The speed of the memory is very hard to see in real applications. I know it does make more difference if do not have a dedicated video card and are using the one on the CPU. It is then using some of the memory for video buffers.

 

[maxim45001]

I don't get it . Is it compatible with 3200mhz or not ?

https://imgur.com/a/RyVVMLh

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