16GB Ram - ASUS Z77-V PRO?

amanfr01 · Apr 11, 2015

Hey all!

I have an ASUS Z77-V PRO Motherboard with 2 sticks of 4GB Ram currently (totaling in 8GB). I would like to upgrade to 16GB, however one of my memory slots is faulty, if I'm not mistaken. I don't know when this happened, but I've had the motherboard for 3+ years now, and I'm sure the warranty barely even applies anymore. That being said, I have two questions, sort of.

1.) Before I upgrade to 16GB RAM using 2x8GB modules, would it be better if I got an upgrade motherboard first?

Also...

2.) Are there any major changes coming to RAM in the near future that would be better to wait for? There's no major urgency, just as a video game and film composer, having more RAM would be ideal given the newer audio software, as well as newer video games requiring more power.

Thanks for the help in advance!

RCFProd · Apr 11, 2015

It's not necessary to upgrade your motherboard if you're just upgrading your RAM.

DDR3 RAM is used the most and won't change for a while.

There is DDR4 RAM for X99 LGA2011-3 Motherboards but there is no big difference.

13thmonkey · Apr 11, 2015

DDR4 is here for enthusiast boards. And will therefore probably be on the next set of non-enthusiast boards. You could get an extra 4GB and have 8 GB in dual channel and 4 in Single. needing to use 16GB is a very rare condition in my experience, nudging the edge of 8 is common, but between 8 and 12 you'll also rarely need it.

amanfr01 · Apr 11, 2015

Ah, thank you for the help! I'll look into getting an extra 4GB for the time being. I'd rather not spend $250 for 2x8GB RAM only to have to replace it in a year or two.

RCFProd · Apr 11, 2015

Just for the heads up, unless you live somewhere in New Zealand 2x8GB RAM won't cost you anything close to 250 dollars.

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $96.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 08:56 EDT-0400

97 dollars if you live in the US and if you sell your current 2x4GB RAM for 30-40ish you will have a good deal.

13thmonkey · Apr 11, 2015

I'm quite certain that in the 1-2 year timeframe DDR4 will become common. The 6-12 month timeframe you're safe. But for the cost differential the performance hit will probably be less for the extra 4GB in single channel than the use of the page file, unless you've got 250 lying around.

amanfr01 · Apr 11, 2015

RCFProd :

I'm looking at all the various models and timings of the Ripjaws series and it's quite overwhelming. It's been a while since I bought RAM for this motherboard; how do I know which models would be compatible?

amanfr01 · Apr 11, 2015

For example, would http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231757&cm_re=g.skill_ripjaws_x_series_16gb-_-20-231-757-_-Product be compatible with my MOBO? I just want to double check before I buy it.

This is what ASUS says about my slots:

4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

RCFProd · Apr 11, 2015

Your motherboards supports pretty much ANY DDR3 RAM modules. The one I listed is compatible and the one you just listed is also compatible.

Vic 40 · Apr 11, 2015

Well,imo get either 2x8gb ram for best compatibility or put the 2x4gb in one channel and add another 1x8gb with at least same speed.timings and voltage in the other,if possible from the same maker/type.Both options will still give 16gb total in dualchannel.Only when really wanting 16gb.The option of 3x4gb total from 13thmonkey is also a choice of course,but will have one stick running in single channel,not the end of the world.

You say,

however one of my memory slots is faulty, if I'm not mistaken. I don't know when this happened

did you check to make sure? Tried swapping sticks from slots?

amanfr01 · Apr 11, 2015

Vic 40 :

I have. One of them is definitely faulty. One of the DIMM A slots. I have to use my RAM In Dual Channel with slots B. It's a shame, really. But for the sake of another year or two, it won't be the end of the world

Vic 40 · Apr 11, 2015

Like i said,3x4gb will run fine,but 1x8gb in the "A" slot and 2x4gb in the "B" slots would work too for when really wanting 16gb in dualchannel.

I have to use my RAM In Dual Channel with slots B

You mean slot "A" plus the same color slot "B" i assume.

amanfr01 · Apr 11, 2015

Vic 40 :

Yes, that's what I meant! Sorry about the confusion; there are two absolutely working Dual Channel slots (they're both black vs. both blue). I ended up buying the 2x8gb to reach 16. I just want to play it safe and know for certain that these two slots work in dual channel. This motherboard has been very unpredictable with RAM, and I just want to ensure stability for the next year or two before doing a huge PC overhaul.

Vic 40 · Apr 11, 2015

For having 16gb a wise choice.You could still sell what you have to regain spend money.

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