Question RAM upgrade help

[sharath_83]

Hi all,

Currently i have G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB X 2 (3600 Mhz) RAM, when i checked for the same make and model, for availability from 5 different computer hardware store, only 2 had them, but i was also checking for 32GB X 4 (3600 Mhz), price is still high, and one store was like you get only 2400 Mhz.

So i was like what is point in spending that much and only to get 2400 out of 3600. May i know why is that?

Should i still go for 16GB X 2 (which am not sure can be sold in future or how much i can sell for upgrading further) , or spend on 32GB X 4 (but which gives 2400 Mhz)?

Or should i try some other brand?

My desktop configuration are as below:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3rd Gen
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair HERO VIII
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB X 2 (32GB) 3600Mhz
Graphic Card: Sapphire Radeon RX580 8GB DDR5
SMPS Power Supply - Cooler Master 750W 230V
Cabinet - Cooler Master MasterBox MB511 RGB

 

[Lutfij]

but i was also checking for 32GB X 4 (3600 Mhz), price is still high, and one store was like you get only 2400 Mhz.
This store you speak of, did the salesman say that you won't be able to go to DDR4-3600MHz? If so, then you should go and tell him to stop with the misinformation. Just an FYI, you would be adding stress to your memory controller and you might have to run your ram at DDR4-3200MHz but not as low as DDR4-2400MHz.

As for your ram kit, source the exact same kit you have, all the way down to the part number(not the serial number). Prior to dropping in anymore ram, make sure you're on the latest BIOS version for your motherboard.

 

[sharath_83]

but i was also checking for 32GB X 4 (3600 Mhz), price is still high, and one store was like you get only 2400 Mhz.
This store you speak of, did the salesman say that you won't be able to go to DDR4-3600MHz? If so, then you should go and tell him to stop with the misinformation. Just an FYI, you would be adding stress to your memory controller and you might have to run your ram at DDR4-3200MHz but not as low as DDR4-2400MHz.

As for your ram kit, source the exact same kit you have, all the way down to the part number(not the serial number). Prior to dropping in anymore ram, make sure you're on the latest BIOS version for your motherboard.

Noted on the Part number and BIOS update.

Salesman was like you can buy DDR4-3600Mhz, but it only uses upto 2400 Mhz, which i didn't understand, then i was like why spend so much for 3600 and get less speed.

Just an FYI, you would be adding stress to your memory controller and you might have to run your ram at DDR4-3200MHz but not as low as DDR4-2400MHz. --- So using a RAM at higher speed is not recommended?

 

[Bob.B]

Hi all,

Currently i have G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB X 2 (3600 Mhz) RAM, when i checked for the same make and model, for availability from 5 different computer hardware store, only 2 had them, but i was also checking for 32GB X 4 (3600 Mhz), price is still high, and one store was like you get only 2400 Mhz.

So i was like what is point in spending that much and only to get 2400 out of 3600. May i know why is that?

Should i still go for 16GB X 2 (which am not sure can be sold in future or how much i can sell for upgrading further) , or spend on 32GB X 4 (but which gives 2400 Mhz)?

Or should i try some other brand?

My desktop configuration are as below:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3rd Gen
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair HERO VIII
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB X 2 (32GB) 3600Mhz
Graphic Card: Sapphire Radeon RX580 8GB DDR5
SMPS Power Supply - Cooler Master 750W 230V
Cabinet - Cooler Master MasterBox MB511 RGB

Would you consider going to 2x32GB?

Seems to be a few to pick from.
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/memory/?compatible_with=L23mP6#Z=65536002&S=3400,3733

 

[Ralston18]

Also: it is always a good idea to go to the manufacture's webside and find the applicable User Guide/Manual for the motherboard.

Read and review the entire document.

Especially the Chapters and pages about RAM.

I found this link:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...HERO_UM_WEB.pdf?model=ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO

Do verify that I found the applicable User Manual.

 

[sharath_83]

Would you consider going to 2x32GB?

Seems to be a few to pick from.
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/memory/?compatible_with=L23mP6#Z=65536002&S=3400,3733

I was thinking about it yesterday, but then again use of only 2400 Mhz on an 3600 Mhz RAM question pops up in my head.

 

[sharath_83]

Also: it is always a good idea to go to the manufacture's webside and find the applicable User Guide/Manual for the motherboard.

Read and review the entire document.

Especially the Chapters and pages about RAM.

I found this link:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR_VIII_HERO/E15379_ROG_CROSSHAIR_VIII_HERO_UM_WEB.pdf?model=ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO

Do verify that I found the applicable User Manual.

I will do that, thank you.

 

[Bob.B]

I was thinking about it yesterday, but then again use of only 2400 Mhz on an 3600 Mhz RAM question pops up in my head.

I have no idea where this 2400 is coming from.... if you replace 2x16GB@3600 with 2x32GB@3600 it should work fine.

Note I said replace not add.