Quad channel RAM

[Stumpy122]

If I were to get a set of four dimms, for example 4 x 4 gb kit, will it automagically run as quad channel or can I use them as two seperate dual channel kits? I'm looking to get a ryzen 5 1600x which, I believe, only supports dual-channel.

note: I will be using ddr4 ram @ 2400mhz. (Which seems logical, since ryzen uses ddr4, but that aside)

 

[bignastyid]

Ryzen doest support Quad channel. It only supports single and dual channel operation. A 4x4Gb set will run in dual channel.

 

[Stumpy122]

Ryzen doest support Quad channel. It only supports single and dual channel operation. A 4x4Gb set will run in dual channel.

Will all the RAM be used though? (with that I mean will it use 16gb or not?)

 

[alceryes]

Yes, all the RAM will be available for use. The 'channels' are just the paths between the memory controller (CPU) and the memory. See here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_controller

 

[bignastyid]

As long as you are running a 64-bit os it will. If you haven't bought the ram yet I suggest just getting a 2x8Gb set rather than 4x4gb.

 

[Stumpy122]

As long as you are running a 64-bit os it will. If you haven't bought the ram yet I suggest just getting a 2x8Gb set rather than 4x4gb.

I understand why you suggest getting 2x8, but the problem is, I have been sparing money for a good 2 years and have been shaving things off until I had the perfect price to buy the pc. Then I realized that however 8gb is good for now, it isn't going to last me forever, and if I now get a 2x4 and later in the year get another 2x4, I will have 16gb nonetheless.

PS: I respect your opinion and in no way am trying to insult you, I just wanted to make clear why I asked the question.

 

[bignastyid]

Ok just an FYI when you buy the 2nd set try and match them as close as possible to maximize the chances of them playing well. Even when buying identical sets there is,a chance of them not working together.

 

[Stumpy122]

Ok just an FYI when you buy the 2nd set try and match them as close as possible to maximize the chances of them playing well. Even when buying identical sets there is,a chance of them not working together.

I will be using two identical sets of Corsair Vengeance LPX, so that shouldn't be a problem.

PS: Thanks for helping me so quickly and effectively everyone!

 

[bignastyid]

Odds are they will work but there is a chance they won't play nice.

 

[endermanac]

I don't recommend 16 GB of ram. It is not like you will ever be useing so much, unless you do hardcore gaming 3 schreen monitor playing 3 games art the same time while rendering on Adoby After Effects.
Sooo yeaa, its a waste of money
for normal computer users i reccomended atleast 4 GB of ram
for gamers i reccomend 8 GB of ram and 10 GB of ram at most.
the extra 6 will never be used its just a waste of money also for best performence i reccomend filling all ur ram slots like if you have 2 ram sllots get a 4x4 ram or if you got a quad u can do 2x2x2x2
and so on...

 

[Stumpy122]

I don't recommend 16 GB of ram. It is not like you will ever be useing so much, unless you do hardcore gaming 3 schreen monitor playing 3 games art the same time while rendering on Adoby After Effects.
Sooo yeaa, its a waste of money
for normal computer users i reccomended atleast 4 GB of ram
for gamers i reccomend 8 GB of ram and 10 GB of ram at most.
the extra 6 will never be used its just a waste of money also for best performence i reccomend filling all ur ram slots like if you have 2 ram sllots get a 4x4 ram or if you got a quad u can do 2x2x2x2
and so on...

It's true, for now 8gb of ram is plenty, but i'm going to need 16gb in for example 2 years. I'm in it for the long run, but for now I will use 8gb of RAM.