[ADVICE]: DDR5 Memory with Asus ROG Z690 Hero Mobo

ChloeLouCaine · 17 Aug 2022 at 20:21

Would i be right in saying or thinking that there wouldn't/won't be issues with 64GB (2x32gb) 5200MHz DDR5 kit (XMP enabled) as regards to posting or speeds etc with Asus ROG Z690 Maximus Hero board? I don't like the idea of the 32GB (2x16gb) kit cause i'm going to be using my system for a lot of things. Also if i'm right, what's peoples recommended DDR5 kit mentioned (pref in colour white with RGB but will accept in black if white isn't available)

Tetras · 19 Aug 2022 at 14:00

Not sure it is a good idea to buy one of those:

ASUS Recalls ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Under the directions of the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the regulatory body overseeing consumer-safety for the US and Canada, ASUS has instituted a general recall of its Republic of Gamers (ROG) Maximus Z690 Hero Socket LGA1700 motherboard. This includes pulling the product...

www.techpowerup.com

ZXSpectrum · 19 Aug 2022 at 14:06

Not used that board but the current problem (Seemingly across the board) is when using 4 modules. I have had huge problems and most manufactures have not got 4 modules on their QVL unless its at significantly reduced speed (4800Mhz running at 4000Mhz)

ChloeLouCaine · 21 Aug 2022 at 10:22

This is for USA and Canada stock of mobo's. Plus i have double checked with ASUS for my mobo and its fine and not affected.

ChloeLouCaine · 21 Aug 2022 at 10:24

ZXSpectrum said:
Not used that board but the current problem (Seemingly across the board) is when using 4 modules. I have had huge problems and most manufactures have not got 4 modules on their QVL unless its at significantly reduced speed

Yeah i wont be using 4 DIMMS, just be using the 2 as duel