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05-10-2019 01:06 PM #1
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Hero VIII 4 x8GB 3200Mhz? Good/Bad idea?
Hey all, specs below just looking for a bit of advice on upgrading the ram in my rig
Maximus Hero VIII
i7 6700k (OC'd to 4.5Ghz)
16GB (2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance 3200
Gigabyte Windforce 980Ti
Samsung EVO 512GB SSD (For OS Drive)
Windows 10
I used a guide that came with the kit for oc'ing the rig to 4.5Ghz when I purchased it and its been running stable since. I'm planning to build a new machine later in the year to replace this, but for now Im looking to upgrade the ram to 32GB having seen a matching kit for £90
Will this cause any issues or will the board support it ok? I know it only runs dual channel but am I likely to see any peformance drops rather than increases? Its more about capacity at the moment, I work freelance as a 3D/2D artist and 16GB feels a bit low now for the apps I often have to have running.
Any advice greatly appreciated!
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05-11-2019 03:37 PM #2
NemesisChild PC Specs Motherboard ASUS Maximus X Hero (WI-FI AC) Processor Intel i7 8700K Memory (part number) G.Skill F4-3600C16D-16GTZR Graphics Card #1 Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti FE Graphics Card #2 Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti FE Monitor ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q Storage #1 Samsung 970 PRO 512GB NVMe M.2 Storage #2 WD Black 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache CPU Cooler NZXT Kraken X42 Case Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Power Supply EVGA SuperNova 1200 P2 Keyboard Logitech G910 Orion Spark Mouse Logitech G703 Wireless Headset Logitech G Pro Mouse Pad SteelSeries OS Windows 10 Home x64 (UEFI) Network Router Linksys WRT1900AC
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It is not good practice to combine unmatched sets of memory, even if it's the same brand and model.
When it comes to system stability and peace of mine, always use matched sets.Intel i7 8700K@ 5.2GHz (Delidded)
ASUS Maximus X Hero (Bios 1801)
NZXT Kraken X42
G.Skill TridentZ@ 4000MHz CL16 2x8GB
SLI: 2x Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti FE@ 2025/2025MHz
OS: Samsung 970 PRO 512GB NVMe M.2
Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 500GB NVMe M.2
Storage: 2x Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
Storage: WD Black 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 2TB
EVGA SuperNova 1200 P2
Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced