Hey everyone! I'm currently running a B650 Aorus Elite AX with a 7800x3D and have 2x16GB 6000MTs G.Skill Trident Z5 RAM sticks. I've hit the limits with 32GB due to my multitasking workload, so I tried upgrading to 4x16GB for a total of 64GB. However, that tanked my speeds down to 3600 and crashed whenever I launched apps. I've heard that using all 4 slots can be a recipe for disaster with AM5 setups. I really need a solid 2x32GB kit but finding one under $250 that won't give me issues is tough. Any suggestions for a kit that would actually work for me?
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You shouldn’t have any problems with a 2x32GB kit. Check out PCPartPicker for compatibility with your motherboard; it can show you options that have worked well for others.
Just go for the cheapest DDR5-6000 CL30 kit you can find. They all tend to perform similarly, so you should be good with just about any of them.
Yeah, I’ve seen a lot of advice saying to stick with just 2 sticks for better stability. It seems to be safer overall.
With DDR5, it's not really recommended to fill all 4 slots. I’m using a 2x32GB Corsair 6400 CL32 setup, but I downclocked to 6000 CL30 and it works fine. Just a heads up, dual rank 32GB sticks can get pretty hot, so managing temperatures is key if you want to push past 6000 with tight timings.
Maybe it's just your setup, but ensuring good airflow around the RAM can help with stability.