Maximus VII Ranger RAM. 2 or 4 channels? - Republic of Gamers Forum - 645471

Hi guys.

As I am still not aware where I might benefit the most from on this Mainboard:

Should I use 2 x 8 GB RAM or 4 x 4 GB. I have both options here with no additional costs. Both are 1600MHz DDR 3

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Asus ROG Maximus VII Ranger | i7 4790k cooled by Thermalright Macho Rev. B | 16 GB G.SKILL F3-1600C9D-16GXM
Asus Strix GTX 1070 O8G | be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550 | HDD 1: Sandisk SDSSDA 240 GB | HDD 2: Seagate 1 TB Hybrid

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I would grab the 2 x 8GB kit.

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Could you explain why? For Dummies pls 😉

Asus ROG Maximus VII Ranger | i7 4790k cooled by Thermalright Macho Rev. B | 16 GB G.SKILL F3-1600C9D-16GXM
Asus Strix GTX 1070 O8G | be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550 | HDD 1: Sandisk SDSSDA 240 GB | HDD 2: Seagate 1 TB Hybrid

Less stress on the memory controller.

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Chino wrote:
Less stress on the memory controller.

Pretty sure the Ranger uses ASUS T-branch layout like the more recent boards, so 4 DIMM can be favorable for overclocking.

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hi teachmeluv
2 x 8 GB RAM is Better e.g for overclocking
and else, is easy upgrade up to maximum capacity

Thanks to everybody. I just bought a new kit with better specs 

Asus ROG Maximus VII Ranger | i7 4790k cooled by Thermalright Macho Rev. B | 16 GB G.SKILL F3-1600C9D-16GXM
Asus Strix GTX 1070 O8G | be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550 | HDD 1: Sandisk SDSSDA 240 GB | HDD 2: Seagate 1 TB Hybrid