Question Ryzen 5 7600 + B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI – 2x8GB Now, 2x8GB Later?

[floorcleaner]

Hello,
I'm upgrading my PC and need advice on my RAM configuration. My current build is:

CPU: Ryzen 5 7600 (non-X)
Motherboard: MSI B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI
GPU: RTX 3060 Ti
PSU: XPG Core Reactor 750W
RAM (Planned): 2x8GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 (planning to add another 2x8GB later for 32GB total)

I know that 2x16GB is the recommended setup for Ryzen 7000, but I can only find 2x8GB kits available in my area. My plan is to get 2x8GB now and upgrade to 32GB with another identical 2x8GB kit later.
I mostly play singleplayer and multiplayer co-op games at 1080p ultrawide, with a locked 60 FPS target.
Will running 4x8GB cause stability issues or require lower speeds?
If I go with 4x8GB later, what kind of speed drops should I expect?
I watched some videos where people say 4x8GB is not recommended, but in another video, 4x8GB seems to run smoother.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Lutfij]

RAM (Planned): 2x8GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 (planning to add another 2x8GB later for 32GB total)
I'd get a 2x16GB DDR5-6000MHz(or slightly higher frequency) with tight latencies and call it a day.

I can only find 2x8GB kits available in my area.
Where are you located, what is your budget set aside for your ram purchase and what is your preferred site for purchase?

Will running 4x8GB cause stability issues or require lower speeds?
That's a relative question, what ram kit are you looking at? Corsair's ram kits are the only rams in the market that have a PCB revision number since they source IC's from multiple vendors. If you source two different PCB revision number Corsair tam kits even though they look identical in every way(apart from the PCB version), then you're asking for instability in your system.

To add, 4 sticks of ram will always introduce stress in the integrated memory controller, with silicon lottery that might be bad for the processor and in turn cause instability.

 

[floorcleaner]

I can only find 2x8GB kits available in my area.
Where are you located, what is your budget set aside for your ram purchase and what is your preferred site for purchase?

India and Amazon because they deliver tomorrow (budgest rs10000-11000)

Will running 4x8GB cause stability issues or require lower speeds?
That's a relative question, what ram kit are you looking at? Corsair's ram kits are the only rams in the market that have a PCB revision number since they source IC's from multiple vendors. If you source two different PCB revision number Corsair tam kits even though they look identical in every way(apart from the PCB version), then you're asking for instability in your system.

ADATA XPG Lancer RGB 16GB(2 * 8GB) DDR5 6000 Mhz Cl 30 this ram kit
or this G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB (2 * 16GB) DDR5 6000 MHz CL36-36-36-96 I checked the RAM support list on MSI’s website for my motherboard. This ram supports am5 even tho is for intel

 

[Kona45primo]

If you have 4 sticks you'll be limited on ram speed, stick with 2x16 @ 6000mhz. With 4 matched sticks you'll be at best 5200 likely less. At worst buying 2 unmatched kits will not function as a group.

Do not use 4 sticks at this time, not recommended.

 

[floorcleaner]

If you have 4 sticks you'll be limited on ram speed, stick with 2x16 @ 6000mhz. With 4 matched sticks you'll be at best 5200 likely less. At worst buying 2 unmatched kits will not function as a group.

Do not use 4 sticks at this time, not recommended.

Okay thanks, ordered these even though theyre XMP and CL36. Msi says they are supported. Should work at 6000mhz and look more solid and reliable than XPG.