I recently bought a computer that comes with 32GB of DDR5 RAM (2x 16GB sticks). I'm thinking about upgrading to 64GB, but with prices being so high lately, I don't want to spend over $600 on a new 64GB kit. I found another 32GB kit that matches what I already have (TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CL38) for a good price. I'd love to hear some opinions on whether I should just keep my current 32GB setup or if it's safe to add all 4 sticks. I've heard mixed things and can't decide! I mainly use my computer for gaming and applications like SolidWorks. Here are my main components:
- Motherboard: MSI Pro B840-VC WIFI
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- RAM: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan DDR5 32GB (2x 16GB) 6000MHz CL38
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB
5 Answers
Unless you can ensure that the 4 sticks you're adding are from the same batch and match perfectly, it's risky. DDR5 is still pretty new, and mixing sticks can lead to problems. You might hit performance ceilings at lower speeds if you do go with 4 sticks.
I recommend keeping it to 2 sticks for now. DDR5 is still maturing, and having 4 sticks might cause more issues than benefits, especially stability-wise. Just to be safe, consider going with matched pairs if you upgrade.
Many people recommend sticking with 2 sticks instead of going for 4, especially with DDR5. There have been some stability issues with AMD systems when using all 4 slots. You might not be able to run your RAM at full speeds (over 5600MHz) with 4 sticks. If you go with all 4, just be prepared for that potential limitation. Have fun with your build!
Honestly, I'd say go for 2 sticks. Upgrading to 4 sticks can sometimes lead to issues like lag or slow load times, especially with AMD systems. I've seen friends struggle with that after they tried upgrading, so if you can avoid it, you might save yourself some headaches.
I just purchased 4800MHz sticks and manually overclocked them to 6000MHz, and they’re running stable. If you decide to upgrade to 4 sticks, keep in mind you'll probably hit a performance ceiling. But sometimes, 2 sticks look just fine on their own—looks neat too!
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