ROG Strix G18 RAM update

[txmzs]

Hello! I have ROG Strix G18 with the i9-14900HX .. 
It came with the intital RAM of 16 GB (within one slot) >> ( https://www.micron.com/products/memory/dram-modules/sodimm/part-catalog/part-detail/mtc8c1084s1sc56b...

Now I want to upgrade the RAM, but even after a lot of research, still have some things unclear .. So:

1. If I want to update only to 32 GB - can I just insert additional SINGLE module in other slot (like Kingstone Fury, 16GB, 5600 MHz)  OR it is better to buy a NEW KIT of 2x16 GB (and whats the difference)?
2. Does it even work in 5600 MHz (or is there a way to make it work at all)? So 
3. I have read that it also works with 64 GB - maybe some experiance with it?

Thank You very much! 

[ElectroStingz]

Hello,

1) If you could find another identical memory stick from Micron then yes you could just add a 16GB module in DIMM slot 2. But if not you should go for matched memory modules for the best possible performance and compatibility as mixing different specs may cause problems, as in not work well or not at all.

2) the one you have is "5600MHz", its shown as 2800MHz but it is the spec that they show as 5600M/T.

If you go for a memory kit get one that is listed as plug and play, 5600 without XMP. (Kingston impact fury 5600MHz PNP)

3) ASUS official spec is up to 32GB but the limitation is actually dependent on the CPU which Intel state is 192GB, not saying try 192GB 🙂 but there are a few on this forum that have done the 64GB upgrade without issues.

[txmzs]

Hey! Thank You very much for Your answer 😏

I guess I will go for 2x32 GB Kingston impact fury 5600MHz PNP kit 👍
p.s. just out of interest (and maybe someone else will find it helpful) - can You just replace the existing 16GB module with 32GB module (single slot) or it is a significant improvement using 2x16 set? 

Thank You! 

[ElectroStingz]

There is always a performance gain with 2x that is tied closely with high memory bandwidth applications (high data transfers) so the gains are not always noticeable unless the CPU can push enough data. Typically gaming is a few fps more, like 8 fps unless something else is causing a bottleneck. E.g, If the CPU can only manage 256FPS in a certain game, you will not get anymore than that. 

And you also get some efficiency gains with 2 channels and how the memory controller in the CPU can make use of both at the same time so there will be some improvement in system latency, you might see this as a more responsive PC / laptop.

[txmzs]

Hey! Just wanted to say, that I upgraded my RAM with Kingston impact fury 5600MHz PNP 2x32 GB and all works well! Super happy! 😉 
Thank You for Your input and may it be helpful to others! 😉 

[BrendanT]

Thank you guys, this thread has been EXTREMELY useful !!!

I bought the Asus ROG Strix G18 to serve as a portable DAW for professional-grade music composition on the move, and even 32GB RAM is too light (my main DAW workstation contains 192GB).

I have ordered the prescribed two sticks of Kingston, confident that it will work, so thank you again!

[BrendanT]

UPDATE:

Further to the above, I am delighted to confirm that the RAM upgrade to my Asus ROG Strix, from 32GB to 64GB, went without a hitch. Incidentally, I also added a 4TB M2 drive (Samsung 990 Pro) whilst I had the back off, and performing a full format of the new single partition as I type.

I do have a second 4TB drive to replace the present factory-fitted 1TB boot drive, after binary copying the old drive to new, but that can wait 🙂

Thank you all once again, and I trust this thread will prove equally invaluable to anyone else trawling the wilderness for reliable insightful information on this topic.