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I don't completely understand the QVL list, and how it works. I mean, my understanding is that if memory is listed on it, the mother board maker is saying it will work in that configuration. What I don't know is what if the memory, or memory configuration is not? Will it work, but just was not tested and therefore might have problems?
Why I'm asking... When I built my i9 10900K system (Asus Prime Z490-A board), 16 gig was enough and I ordered a G.SKILL 16GB (2x 8GB) - G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200MHz CL4 F4-3200C14D-16GVK as it was on the QVL list posted on Asus's web site for this board (and the downloadable PDF). BUT now I'd like to go to 32Gig. On Asus QVL list, this kit says "sockets 1, 2". And isn't listed for 32gig configurations.
Would I be better off pulling the 16gig I have in there and buying a 32gig kit on the QVL list for this board? or can I just add another of the same kit, and just go? I know I can get the same 16gig kit for about $100 to $120. I haven't looked at 32gig prices.
To add to the question... I have another system that is an i7 8700K on an Asus Prime Z390-A board with G.SKILL 16GB (2x 8GB) - G.Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-3200C16D-16GVGB memory that is being used as my Plex server, with a MySQL server on it for KODI. While it doesn't really need more menory, the F4-3200C14D-16GVK (currently in the Z490) is on the Z390's QVL. I realize the timings are different... BUT if the best upgrade for the Z490 was to pull the 16gig out of it in favor of buying a 32gig kit for it, can I add that 16gig to the Z390 and just run at the slower timings or would I run into problems?
Why I'm asking... When I built my i9 10900K system (Asus Prime Z490-A board), 16 gig was enough and I ordered a G.SKILL 16GB (2x 8GB) - G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200MHz CL4 F4-3200C14D-16GVK as it was on the QVL list posted on Asus's web site for this board (and the downloadable PDF). BUT now I'd like to go to 32Gig. On Asus QVL list, this kit says "sockets 1, 2". And isn't listed for 32gig configurations.
Would I be better off pulling the 16gig I have in there and buying a 32gig kit on the QVL list for this board? or can I just add another of the same kit, and just go? I know I can get the same 16gig kit for about $100 to $120. I haven't looked at 32gig prices.
To add to the question... I have another system that is an i7 8700K on an Asus Prime Z390-A board with G.SKILL 16GB (2x 8GB) - G.Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-3200C16D-16GVGB memory that is being used as my Plex server, with a MySQL server on it for KODI. While it doesn't really need more menory, the F4-3200C14D-16GVK (currently in the Z490) is on the Z390's QVL. I realize the timings are different... BUT if the best upgrade for the Z490 was to pull the 16gig out of it in favor of buying a 32gig kit for it, can I add that 16gig to the Z390 and just run at the slower timings or would I run into problems?