Been reading a bit, it seems that even 64gb is troublesome\unstable on this platform (also goes for AMD?)
I’d like to go higher than that in my next 3D\creator oriented build, 128 or even higher if possible (been seeing some BIOS updates that allegedly allow up to 196 or even 256gb on some boards?) so I can avoid threadripper build cost.
Is it a real issue and how would you go about building a max RAM-loaded workstation in 2023\2024?
Currently rocking ancient i7-5820k with 64gb ram and it feels a bit tight on the ram side when doing Houdini simulations and even some renders.
Are you me? I currently have am running a 5820k with 4 sticks as well and upgrading to a 14900k. I am using it primarily for music production/work and gaming, and am weighing the benefits of going with a larger amount of ram and lower ram speeds, or higher ram speeds vs smaller amount.
I’m trying to find real world data on how ram speeds actually affect performance in the programs I use. It honestly seems like a large sacrifice being bound to 2x48 sticks just to be able to OC well. I would like 128gb or more ideally.
I have found some conversations (albeit anecdotal) that high ram speeds can allow you to be able to run a lower hardware buffer rate in a recording DAW. Trying to find more evidence towards this, but that could be a compelling argument towards ram speed for people in the audio world.
I was in a similar predicament, I went with a 13900KF and a MSI Z790 Edge WiFi DDR4 board (moved from AM4) kept my 4 RAM sticks and just went with the lower (CL16 3600) speed with XMP enabled. It’s like within 1% or less than a comparable rig running DDR5 at 4800-5000 speeds. I’m not to beat up about it. Stability is greater than the speed. Plus Intel isn’t as fussy about the fast RAM as AMD was. That (RAM stability, or lack there of) was what inadvertently got me to the new platform earlier than expected anyways.