[SOLVED] [Asus ROG Strix GL10CS][GL10CS-BS761-CB] Hard time figuring out RAM upgrade possibilities

[mgagnequebec]

TL;DR

What is the best RAM my pc can take, in terms of speed / performance? How can I confirm that info if Asus (ASUSTeK) don't even have that motherboard listed

Serie: Asus ROG Strix GL10CS (generic tag)
Model: GL10CS-BS761-CB (sticker on the back side of the case)
Motherboard model: fx10cs_gl10cs Rev. 1.1 (sticker on the board itself)


Hello,

I am trying to upgrade the RAM for my pc but the info online, the one I need, is unclear . I don't see a confirmation anywhere about what is the max speed or "best ram" it can take . I found some info, like "better to buy my RAM in pairs" and "Max memory 32GB". etc...

I'd like to see some kind of confirmation about what is the best/fastest ram type it can take. (To help make a decision )

Asus / vendor page: (nothing useful here)

ROG Strix GL10CS | ROG Strix GL10CS | Gaming Desktops｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Canada

rog.asus.com

I never found the actual motherboard's page tho. Where all the detailed specs would usually be.

So I've resorted to third party listing but I can't tell if these are accurate or just a best guess


These sites are listing various possible speeds

https://www.mrmemory.co.uk/memory-ram-upgrades/asus/desktop/gl10cs-rog-strix

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/asus/rog-strix-gl10cs

https://www.directdial.com/p/page/finders/KingstonMemoryFinder.asp

https://www.newegg.com/tools/memory...US+ROG+Strix+GL10CS+BS761&PageSize=90&Order=2


Like, crucial seems to infer that I could go as far as getting this one:

DDR4 PC4-40800 • 19-26-26-48 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-5100 • 1.5V • 2048Meg x 64 •

But most sites usually lists 2666MHz type of RAM only

User manual does not mention anything about that

Anyone could help me sort this out? Maybe I was looking in the wrong "motherboard manufacturer" site ?
Or did I check the wrong sticker on the motherboard itself ?

 

[mgagnequebec]

nvm I guess, seems that the sticker on the board was wrong or placed on top of the actual model, or something idk.

But the actual mobo is:
ROG STRIX B360-I GAMING

according to this site:
https://www.computermemorysolutions.com/?s=gl10cs&post_type=product

 

[MeanMachine41]

nvm I guess, seems that the sticker on the board was wrong or placed on top of the actual model, or something idk.

But the actual mobo is:
ROG STRIX B360-I GAMING

according to this site:
https://www.computermemorysolutions.com/?s=gl10cs&post_type=product

Here is the QVL for ROG STRIX B360-I GAMING : https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...ING/ROG-STRIX-B360-I-GAMING-Memory-Report.pdf

Check your CPU specs to determine what frequency is best supported and chose the size and frequency you want.
Don't rely on memory finders as the MB QVL ensures the kit you choose have been tested.
For basic apps and gaming you will need a Kit (2x8) 16GB at the frequency your CPU supports.

 

[mgagnequebec]

Here is the QVL for ROG STRIX B360-I GAMING : https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...ING/ROG-STRIX-B360-I-GAMING-Memory-Report.pdf

Check your CPU specs to determine what frequency is best supported and chose the size and frequency you want.
Don't rely on memory finders as the MB QVL ensures the kit you choose have been tested.
For basic apps and gaming you will need a Kit (2x8) 16GB at the frequency your CPU supports.

Appreciate the tips, really. Except I'm not sure I can even rely on what I'm seeing on this PC either. I've been cross-referencing info I found with various sysinfo-tools (from win10 & Linux Mint) + mobo prints / stickers (the BIOS have nothing I found that's useful)

But I am even more confused now. Nothing is adding up. When I say "cross-reference", I didn't even include much of the info I found online. I kind of suspected that it's not reliable.

Usually it's not that hard / messy.

I mean, just what the system is throwing on-screen + what's on the mobo itself (physically) . Looks like complete bunk

Look at the stuff I circled up. Not the barred stuff

(mostly Board Rev # & mobo model. But also some RAM speed are wrong and values like "U3E1" and "FX10CS" are just random / not referenced anywhere online)

Isn't that strange? Not sure if I should be worried or what, but I'm definitely confused. I might dismantle the build and see if anything else is on the mobo.

Any ideas ? I guess that's what I get for buying a pre-made build this time haha!


Edit:
I know, kind of useless to bar things on one pic but not others, starting to get tunnel vision I guess hehe

Edit2:
Forgot to circle the high temp mobo value, but it's also incorrect.

 

[MeanMachine41]

You are correct as that's what you get from a prebuilt PC.
As your query was RAM related on what to choose, you have the necessary info to make an informed decision.

 

[mgagnequebec]

You are correct as that's what you get from a prebuilt PC.
As your query was RAM related on what to choose, you have the necessary info to make an informed decision.

Yea, not sure what got into me this time. I never do that.

I will admit that some of this stuff is still a bit out of my league (like single-rank module vs dual, or timing etc.. )

but I'm gonna take a look at that report and see if I can figure it out.

At least, I know I want max capacity (32GB) and got accurate info from you now. Seems that getting something higher than 2666 is doable.

I'd sure be happy about that.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

 

[Colif]

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