I recently picked up four 32GB 6000MHz Corsair Dominator RAM sticks, totaling 128GB, and I'm trying to figure out what's best for my system's performance and stability. Should I go for all four sticks or use just two and add dummy ones instead? I'm really looking for insights on whether there's a significant difference in speed or stability between these two setups. All suggestions are welcome—thanks in advance!
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Honestly, do you really need that much RAM? Most games and everyday tasks won't even come close to using 32GB. But if you're a heavy multitasker or run VMs, you might find yourself needing more, which is totally fair. Just keep in mind that 64GB is usually overkill for most gamers.
If fast RAM speed is crucial, then using four sticks isn't the way to go. You'll likely end up sacrificing either speed or timings. If you care about efficiency, it's better to just run two sticks and forget about the dummy ones.
Running four sticks could prevent you from hitting that sweet 6000MHz you want. It might require some manual tweaking of your settings to even get close, which can be hit or miss based on your memory controller's quality. Two sticks are definitely more straightforward and lead to better performance overall.
If you’re gearing up for gaming with the 9800X3D, I'd recommend sticking with just two sticks to maximize speed. Running four can make it harder to reach the high speeds—it's not impossible, but generally, fewer sticks means a more stable overclock.
Totally agree! I hit 32GB really quickly just having multiple browsers and some different programs running. Depending on your usage, 64GB may not be excessive.