[SOLVED] What 16GB one module ram is compatible with ASUS X99-s montherboard?

[janidanee]

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking to upgrade the current specs (details below).

I was suggested that I should get an SSD and some extra RAM, which help me speed up the computer.

I am looking at Samsung EVO 860 500GB as SSD.
Memory-wise, I think I need some help. I have checked whether I can get the same type I have (HX430C15PB2K4/16 Kingston Hyper-X Predator Quad-DDR4 3000mhz XMP 16GB [4X4GB]) but I can`t seem to find that on the market. Could someone suggest an alternative that is compatible and will fit into the remaining 4 slots of the motherboard? I was thinking of an additional 16GB in one module?

Thanks.

Current specs:

• Coolermaster Silencio 550 atx mid tower case
• Intel i7-5820K (3.3GHz)
• Asus X99-s
• Kingston Hyper-X PRedator Quad-DDR4 3000 MHz XMP 16GB (4x4GB) HX430C15PB2K4/16
• 2GB Nvidia Geforce GTX 760
• 1TB WD Caviar Black (7200rpm)
• Corsair 650W CS Modular 80 plus gold
• Corsair H55 57 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

You already have 16GB ram in your computer and do think thats more then enough speed for your computer and heard that mixing ram with other ram are not guaranteed to work so with your current system do not think you need 32GB ram. Ram has to be bought in a set thats guaranteed to work but buying one now seprately might not be guaranteed to work!

 

[janidanee]

To clarify: I am planning to add extra ram on top of the listed specification.

 

[janidanee]

You already have 16GB ram in your computer and do think thats more then enough speed for your computer and heard that mixing ram with other ram are not guaranteed to work so with your current system do not think you need 32GB ram. Ram has to be bought in a set thats guaranteed to work but buying one now seprately might not be guaranteed to work!

Thanks. I am planning to buy it from shop where I can return it if it indeed does not work with the existing specs. That is why I thought I would ask for some expert advice first to see if we can identify a brand/type we can make sure it will work.

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Thanks. I am planning to buy it from shop where I can return it if it indeed does not work with the existing specs. That is why I thought I would ask for some expert advice first to see if we can identify a brand/type we can make sure it will work.

You can check your internet search up HX430C15PB2K4 and get the same ram as you got now but tried searching up here but some shops dont have them in stock /:

 

[janidanee]

You can check your internet search up HX430C15PB2K4 and get the same ram as you got now!

The trouble is the exact product is no longer available in the UK (as far as I can tell). I am asking the community to suggest an alternative product that maybe one module.
What I am looking for is something that will work with the existing specs and maybe one module of 16GB. Thank you for your suggestions.

 

[geofelt]

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this.
This is more difficult when more sticks are involved.

You now have 4 x 4gb which will be running in quad channel operation.
If you add a single stick, and assuming it works, 12gb of that addition will operate in slower single channel mode.

To insure proper operation and compatibility, I suggest you find a 4 x 8gb kit that matches your current ram as to speed, voltage, and timing. You can see those specs in cpu-Z memory tab.
With your new kit, you will have a guaranteed 32gb running in quad channel operation.
Then try to add in your current 4 sticks.
If it works, good, you will have 48gb all in quad channel mode.
Test the ram with memtest86.
I t boots from a usb stick and does not use windows.
You can download the free edition here:
https://www.memtest86.com/download.htm

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.


If it does not work, sell the old ram or keep it as a spare.

 

[janidanee]

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this.
This is more difficult when more sticks are involved.

You now have 4 x 4gb which will be running in quad channel operation.
If you add a single stick, and assuming it works, 12gb of that addition will operate in slower single channel mode.

To insure proper operation and compatibility, I suggest you find a 4 x 8gb kit that matches your current ram as to speed, voltage, and timing. You can see those specs in cpu-Z memory tab.
With your new kit, you will have a guaranteed 32gb running in quad channel operation.
Then try to add in your current 4 sticks.
If it works, good, you will have 48gb all in quad channel mode.
Test the ram with memtest86.
I t boots from a usb stick and does not use windows.
You can download the free edition here:
https://www.memtest86.com/download.htm

If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok.


If it does not work, sell the old ram or keep it as a spare.

Thank you, Geofelt, for taking the time to explain.
That answers my questions.