Am I Using My RAM Setup Wrong with 4 Slots?

Running four sticks can complicate things and may not always yield the speed benefits you expect. It’s more about stability than raw speed. If your setup runs without errors at 7000 MT/s, great! Just be vigilant about stress testing to ensure it’s stable.

As a fellow 3D artist, I've noticed that using four sticks at those high speeds can be tricky. In my experience, they tend to run better at more standard speeds, so don’t get your hopes too high on maintaining 7000 MHz stability. That said, if your system is performing well, then you're likely alright!

You really need to check your CPU and motherboard specs to fully understand how well they handle four sticks of RAM. Generally speaking, using all four slots may lead to stability issues and you might not even hit those impressive speeds you're aiming for. Also, since 7000 MHz isn't officially supported on many platforms, you're taking a risk here if you're relying on it for work. It's worth testing it thoroughly to avoid crashes.

Ultimately, it all comes down to your motherboard’s capabilities. If it shows that the RAM setup is supported, you should be fine. But as others mentioned, a 2x32 GB configuration might have been a smarter move, especially for potential overclocking in the future.

Make sure you’ve enabled XMP or EXPO in your BIOS. That's what lets your RAM run at its advertised speed of 7000 MT/s. If you didn't activate that, your RAM is probably running at a lower speed. Just keep in mind, sometimes having all four sticks can cause issues with stability, but if everything works fine with XMP/EXPO enabled, you're good to go!