over sized ram

darckeen · 09-09-11, 11:24 AM

I was wondering what would happen if I were to use ram modules that are bigger then my board is rated for? Like put 4x8GB modules in a board with 4 dimm slots and a max ram capacity of 16GB.

EarthDog · 09-09-11, 11:27 AM

I would imagine, as the directions infer, it wouldnt work.

Why do you think you need this much ram anyway?

Devil_Dog · 09-09-11, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EarthDog

Why do you think you need this much ram anyway?

I would like to know this as well. Just out of curiosity.

bmwbaxter · 09-09-11, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by darckeen

I was wondering what would happen if I were to use ram modules that are bigger then my board is rated for? Like put 4x8GB modules in a board with 4 dimm slots and a max ram capacity of 16GB.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthDog

I would imagine, as the directions infer, it wouldnt work.

Why do you think you need this much ram anyway?

Like was said, it probably will not work.

also for 99% of users there would be no reason for 32gb of ram, especially at a price of $300 per dimm

darckeen · 09-09-11, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EarthDog

Why do you think you need this much ram anyway?

I need a lot of ram for crunching in memory. Some of the fx boards seem to support 16gb dimms. Any other upcoming chipsets that might increase ram capacity for amd/intel desktops?

EarthDog · 09-09-11, 12:15 PM

Just so you are sure you actually need it...

Server based board (Evga SR-2) will hold more sticks.

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EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Just so you are sure you actually need it... Server based board (Evga SR-2) will hold more sticks. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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