tl;dr
Which 64GB memory configuration is best for 5950x on x570 Taichi?
4x16 or 2x32?
Specifically comparing below memory configurations:
F4-3600C16Q-64GTZR
vs
BL2K32G36C16U4BL
System Info:
5950X - I haven’t really seen what IF can do, but assume it can do 1800 just fine.
x570 Taichi - word on street is this isn’t great of memory OCing.
Current RAM is F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC
Goals:
64GB, 3600-ticks, 1800-IF, C16-T1 timings.
LED [yes I know this is silly & comes at a cost premium (~30$ or ~20%), but last PC I built was before ARGB existed; I want to enjoy the fad for now]
Background:
I do gaming and rendering for YT videos; handbrake for transcoding; a bit of mining since my computer runs a number of server programs that need on all the time might as well make use of the 24/7 up-time.
I upgraded to the 5950x from 3900 where I learned/did most of my initial Ryzen tuning. I’m consistently running out of 32G ram now so I want to give it 64. I seriously doubt I need ECC & this is my main PC for gaming so I want to have fast ram anyways.
I started looking around for RAM and found a minefield of questions and confusion. Is the 5000 series IMC moar strongar than 3000 series? Is 2x DR the same as 4x SR? Tighter timings = maor FPS. IF 1:1 unless you’re over 166 {BZ reference}… On and on.
I’m now more confused than ever, but I think I’m close to understanding??? The conflicting opinions on Reddit/LTT/GN/L1T makes me question who to believe and where to post…so here goes nothing (or something, even the hologram simulation we live in is something)!
Need halp from the experts plz
I have reference links & .xlsx files but since I’m new here I can’t attach them
[this is fine, I wouldn’t want new accounts spamming the forum either]
Edit: haha, okay so after I post and level up I can edit my post with those details. So all is good.
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References:
https:// www.crucial.com/support/articles-faq-memory/what-is-a-memory-rank
https:// www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_ryzen_ram_scaling_effect_in_games,6.html
https:// forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=3207278&mpage=1
https:// docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qo0VGd4waXGfI3jXt5jF9ORxeLpXgEWvpnYKaXjWtgQ/edit#gid=0
https:// www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/j88cyk/5950x_ram_compatibility/
https:// www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/jw4b0a/want_the_best_ram_that_can_go_64gb_for_5950x/
https:// www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/jq5u1a/amd_ryzen_5000_series_four_vs_two_sticks_of_ram/gbka4ne/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=more_replies
https:// www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/jq5u1a/amd_ryzen_5000_series_four_vs_two_sticks_of_ram/gbk9pm8/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=more_replies
https:// youtu.be/iHJ16hD4ysk
https:// youtu.be/nugwAOvijHQ
https:// youtu.be/-UkGu6A-6sQ?t=1200
https:// youtu.be/AGux0pANft0