I'm currently using CORSAIR VENGEANCE 64GB (4x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz RAM in a prebuilt PC, but I'm having issues getting the RAM to run at the full 6000MHz because using all four sticks seems to be less optimal. My setup includes an AMD 7800X3D CPU and an MSI X670E motherboard. I'm mainly playing games like Call of Duty and Battlefield at 2K resolution, along with some regular internet browsing. Should I switch to just using 2x16GB at 6000MHz instead of 4x16GB at 3600MHz?
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I’d recommend going with 2x16GB at 6000MHz. Honestly, for gaming and regular use, 64GB is probably overkill, and running at 3600MHz is quite slow. You won't see much benefit from that setup.
There’s a significant difference in speed between 6000 and 3600MHz. Have you actually tried running the 64GB at 6000MHz before? It sounds like there might be some issues there. What voltages are you using for the RAM and the system agent? It might be worth tweaking a bit. Personally, I’d go for the 64GB if you can get it stable at a higher speed, but that's just my take!
I have the MSI X670E as well, and yes, getting 6000MHz sometimes leads to crashes in games. It's frustrating! But keep trying with BIOS settings; you might find a sweet spot.
If you're not using all that RAM, you might as well sell the other two sticks. They're fetching a good price right now!