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Memory question

HK-45
Level 7
I am looking to build a new system some time in the next 6 months. I have not got the details worked out for all the components, as I am still in the research stage. That said, there are a few things I do know:


  • The motherboard will be an ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z
  • The CPU will be the FX 9590


Disclaimer:
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This system is a toy project. I am not interested in what Intel or Nvidia have to offer (I have my own reasons, which I don't wish to get into here). I don't mind spending the money to get what I want. I am not looking for maximum performance. If I was, I'd be looking at something Intel offers. In other words, I want to build something I find personally interesting, which is not necessarily the best value for the money or the best performing (as strange as that may seem). 😄
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It's a bit of a mixed bag for what I plan to do with the system. A bit of gaming, a bit of compiling. I am also interested in putting 32GB of RAM into it.

Because this is a toy, I want to try my hand (for the first time) at over clocking. I realise there may not be much left to get from the 9590, but I think it would be fun to try (and maybe I will get lucky with some good parts). I also want to have my first go at water cooling.*

In any case, the memory is what I am wondering about, and the manual for this board does not seem to answer my questions:


  • How much of a performance hit will I take by populating all four memory slots, as opposed to only two (I realise using only two would limit me to 16GB max)?
  • On another (related) note, if I go the 32GB RAM route, what about putting two AMD 16GB (2x8 x 2) kits together? Is this feasible, or would that be too difficult to get the two kits to play well together?




* Three thoughts:

  • An expensive system, with no experience over clocking or water cooling, equals "excitement!" 😃
  • I plan to take this build slow, do my research, and ask lots of questions.
  • I am prepared to face the reality of fried components in the worst case scenario. )
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Heini
Level 11
HK-45 wrote:

It's a bit of a mixed bag for what I plan to do with the system. A bit of gaming, a bit of compiling. I am also interested in putting 32GB of RAM into it. .............
  • On another (related) note, if I go the 32GB RAM route, what about putting two AMD 16GB (2x8 x 2) kits together? Is this feasible, or would that be too difficult to get the two kits to play well together?


  • I think the system in my signature has the MB, CPU & ram that you've listed. I don't OC or benchmark but for gaming, etc. I've had no problems. The CPU cooler on mine is the one that AMD ships in the factory package and the ram is two sets (32GB total) of AMD Radeon Gamer Series 16GB (2 x 8GB). The ram runs well at 2133Mhz using the AMP profile on the MB. I was curious about the 2x16 sets playing well together since they don't offer a 4x8 box but all has been well and they've done well on the memtest . I've tried it with 16G and 32G and I can't tell it's taking a hit either way. Hope this helps.

    HiVizMan
    Level 40
    You can pretty much get any memory that you want with that system. The CPU you have selected have as a rule very strong IMC so you are golden there.
    To help us help you - please provide as much information about your system and the problem as possible.

    HK-45
    Level 7
    Thanks guys; this is what I was hoping to hear. :cool:

    Myk_SilentShado
    Level 15
    The only time you're going to notice the difference with having 4 slots occupied as opposed to 2. Is if you're doing some serious Overclocking and you join the guys for HiVizMan's OC challenges 😄

    By the way, Welcome to the ROG Forums 🙂