I want 64GB Ram - keep existing or buy new?

KateB

KateB

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Hi all.

I want 64GB ram. I currently have 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO (2 x 16 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz - CMW32GX4M2C3200C16.

I have found some CMW32GX4M2E3200C16 - they appear exactly the same but the model number is different by 1 letter, mine is C3200 and the new stuff is E3200.

My questions are would the E variant work with the C? - everything else that I can see is exactly the same , stick with 32GB? or invest in 64GB of a different faster ram?

It's being paired with a 12700, MSI Z690 board and an RTX 2070 super.

Thank you.
 
Fluffybob said:
why do you need 64gb ?
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Because I'm a girl and want two more pretty lights in my PC.
;)


I'm building a new PC, upgrading the CPU and board and just wanted to add two more sticks, do I need 64GB? Maybe not but I'm future proofing my PC for a good 6 years or so, so why not?
 
KateB said:
Because I'm a girl and want two more pretty lights in my PC.
;)
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If it's just for the lights - you can get the blank slot filler sticks

Edit: Beaten by @alec

KateB said:
I'm building a new PC, upgrading the CPU and board and just wanted to add two more sticks, do I need 64GB? Maybe not but I'm future proofing my PC for a good 6 years or so, so why not?
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Even in 6 years time I doubt 64GB will be needed, and by then your 12700 and DDR4 will be outdated.
 
alec said:
Can't tell if serious...
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I did use a winky emoji lol.

Seriously, yes, I do want to fill the other two slots with lights and was unaware of those dummy sticks.

Thank you, I'll consider it but honestly there is only £80 difference between those E3200 ram and the dummy sticks, so even if I don't NEED them it does seem silly spending £40 on some lights.

I just need to find out if the E3200 works with the C3200.

Thank you all.
 
Reason why I thought of dummy is that it takes a lot of research and some luck to end up with compatible pair, especially in so common speed bin
Although motherboards will make any combination work, there could be some speed lost.

So, really, easier to get a new set of 4 or these dummy sticks

Edit: the letter marks revision according to https://forum.corsair.com/forums/topic/56989-memory-part-number-breakdown/
So all it tells is E is later than C

I'd say 99% they will work together no problem
 
alec said:
Reason why I thought of dummy is that it takes a lot of research and some luck to end up with compatible pair, especially in so common speed bin
Although motherboards will make any combination work, there could be some speed lost.

So, really, easier to get a new set of 4 or these dummy sticks
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Thanks, that's what I was thinking, hence the post.

I think I might get those dummy ones then.

Thank you.
 
Fluffybob said:
why do you need 64gb ?
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i really wish people would stop questioning why people want additional ram,

no one questions why someone wants a 3090ti or a 12900k cpu

theres plenty of reasons why you might want 64gig of ram even if its just epeen.

my gaming rig at home runs 32gig of ram which imo is ample. my old mac in the office has 96gb of ram, because its cheap and i can and do make (very ) occasional use of it
tbh theres not a huge cost increase from 32 - 64 £100 or so having a quick scout on google, so why not.
 
KateB said:
I just need to find out if the E3200 works with the C3200.
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With memory kits the truth is that unless an exact kit is in the QVL with a tick for 4 dimms, it's really hard for anyone to tell you, most memory manufacturers don't tell you anything about the memory chips and even if they do, it is always subject to change (even with an identical model number). It might work with 4 DIMMs (subject to underclocking and/or loosening timings), but it might not. No manufacturer will guarantee you 4 dimm compatibility with 2 stick kits. With a non-K CPU you're also subject to this issue when running fast memory: https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/sluk4z/psa_12th_gen_non_k_skus_have_locked_vccsa_voltages/
 
Thank you Tetras.

I'll stick with the 32GB I think and consider whether £40 is warranted for two fake sticks with pretty lights :)
 
alec said:
Reason why I thought of dummy is that it takes a lot of research and some luck to end up with compatible pair, especially in so common speed bin
Although motherboards will make any combination work, there could be some speed lost.

So, really, easier to get a new set of 4 or these dummy sticks

Edit: the letter marks revision according to https://forum.corsair.com/forums/topic/56989-memory-part-number-breakdown/
So all it tells is E is later than C

I'd say 99% they will work together no problem
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This ^

10000% this. Just get the dummy RAM modules.
 
alec said:
Can't tell if serious...

but have you considered dummy rgb sticks?
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Stupid question gets a stupid answer? :)

I think it will be fine, just make sure timings are no tighter than the weakest stick, and do proper stability testing. If its not stable, you will probably find a stable configuration either by slowing the clock down or loosening the timings, or increasing voltage.
 
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