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MikeSp

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Am considering a new computer build using the Asus P8Z68 Deluxe motherboard and was wanting 16 GB of memory for video and Photoshop work, but the official Asus QVL only shows 2 GB DIMMs in each of the 4 slots OR 4 GB DIMMs in each of only 2 slots -- NO qualified memory vendor listing for 4 GB DIMMs in all four slots.

Yet -- Corsair lists one Vengeance DDR3-1600 as qualified for 4 x 4GB and others have used RipJaw 4x 4 GB in 1155 and 1156 boards although G.Skill has no listing for the P8Z68 boards in their memory configurator.

What gives -- Why would Asus not list in their QVL any 16 GB memory using all four DIMM slots while Corsair DOES list one memory type that does use 4 DIMMs of 4 GB each for the total of 16 GB of memory and apparently builders use 16 GB of G. Skill DIMMs?

I am confused.

Thoughts/opinions ??

Thanks,

MikeSp
 
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n7

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QVL listings tend to be rather lacking unfortunately...

Not sure you can do much other than gamble (usually you'll be fine), or get RAM others have already installed & posted about, etc, or use what your preferred RAM manufacturer has tested with.
 
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n7 said:
QVL listings tend to be rather lacking unfortunately...

Not sure you can do much other than gamble (usually you'll be fine), or get RAM others have already installed & posted about, etc, or use what your preferred RAM manufacturer has tested with.
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Am curious as to what advantage there is in using 4x2 GB DDR3 G.Skill RipJaws vs. 2x4 GB DIMMs?? Thanks

MikeSp
 
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MikeSp said:
Am curious as to what advantage there is in using 4x2 GB DDR3 G.Skill RipJaws vs. 2x4 GB DIMMs?? Thanks

MikeSp
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In the past, price & availability as 4 GB DIMMs were very rare & not very good timings/frequencies, nevermind pricing.
Now i'd be getting 2x4 GB obviously.

My RAM is old; i've had it since my first P55 system.
 
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