Size v Quantity: 1 x 16Gb DIMM v 2 x 8Gb DIMMs (correct terminology? Should I have said RAM chips, or something else?)

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Surin182

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Is there any difference in using a single stick of RAM with greater capacity or is it better to spread it out over multiple chips?

I'm looking at building a new gaming system (never done this before) and was curious but couldn't seem to find an answer. The boards I'm looking at only support a max of 32Gb so I understand I could only use a max of 2 x 16Gb sticks if I went that way, but wasn't sure if there was any benefit in doing so, because of power usage, heat build-up, efficiency, etc.

Also, if the board is rated to handle overclocked RAM up to DDR4 3200, I'm assuming that means I can use G.Skill Ripjaws V F4-3200 RAM, correct? Or does someone have a better recommendation with better latency?

Researching this stuff is doing my head in :(
 
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If planning to OC, would look at 2x16GB or 2x8GB, either Trident Z or Ripjaws V in the 3200/14, (I've the tridentZ in 2x16GB and also a set of the 4x8GB, currently running the 16s along with a pair of the 8GB sticks (in sig)
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What mobo? Sounds like an 1151, if a z170 it should be able to take 64. If wanting 16GB then 2x8GB would be best to be able to run the DRAM in dual channel mode. If thinking 32GB then 2x16GB rather than 4x8GB as 2 sticks is less stress on the MC (memory controller) than 4 sticks are.
 
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Likely will be an ASRock Z170 Extreme4, and yes I was wrong. Don't know where I got the 32GB from X-)

Was looking at starting at 16GB and expanding later in the year. Guess it's just easier if I post the full build up by phase:

Phase 1
- ASRock Z170 Extreme4 mobo
- i5 6600K CPU
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 8GB x 2 RAM
- Samsung 850 EVO 500G SATAIII SSD
- Corsair H75 Cooler
Phase 2
- Sapphire 8GB R9 390X TRI-X VGA Card
- New case
Phase 3
- Sapphire 8GB R9 390X TRI-X VGA Card (Xfire)
- 1000W+ PSU
Phase 4
- Samsung 950 PRO 512G M.2 SSD (replacing the other SSD as primary drive)

It's a long drawn out process but given I don't have $3k on me at the moment (I'm in Australia so that's how much it would cost to buy the components here) I'm upgrading what I hope will give me the most bang for my buck first (and praying I don't have conflicts with existing stuff) and then doing the rest as I get the finances to do so. Input welcome, even if it's critical - I've basically started learning this stuff last week X-)
 
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Surin182

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See above
 
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Sweet, cheers. Think I'll stick with the 2 x 8Gb for now then maybe include 2 x 16Gb later. I can do that as long as I match the RAM slots, correct?
 
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