Maximum PC

LETTERS

> RAM Latency

> NZXT AIO Pricing

> Windows Licenses

4 sticks vs 2?

Can I please get you to clarify something for me? In the final critiques of your many great builds, you often include a line to the effect that “going from two to four RAM modules would look nicer”, particularly when RGB is involved.

Now, I‘ve long had the impression that fully populating all four DIMM slots will lead to reduced performance (it’s just not possible to achieve high speeds or low latency using all slots, especially if using higher-capacity modules). Is this still accurate?

If so, might I suggest you include that disclaimer and make more explicit that you're favoring visually appealing symmetry/lighting over ultimate performance?

Thanks, and keep up the great work!

–K. Weppler

GUEST HARDWARE EDITOR, ZAK STOREY, RESPONDS: This is quite an interesting question, and it sort of harkens back to a time before, when quad-channel kits were all the rage on more premium solutions, such as Intel’s enthusiast platforms, and eventually AMD’s Threadripper series as well.

For those that don’t know, It’s less to

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Maximum PC

Maximum PC4 min read
The 40 Super Series: Success Or Failure?
WELL, that wraps up our in-depth look at Nvidia’s Super series cards: three builds, each with a unique GPU at their heart, and each GPU in turn unique in its strategic approach. Without a doubt, these three cards are exactly that—unique in how they’v
Maximum PC1 min read
Superstar Bar
The Xbox Game Bar can be a useful overlay for gamers, allowing you to view performance metrics and tweak settings like Auto HDR support. If you’re as trigger happy as we are at Maximum PC, however, there’s always a danger that you’ll accidentally act
Maximum PC1 min read
Subscription Offers
SHOP THE FULL RANGE WWW.MAGAZINESDIRECT.COM/SUBSCRIBE Offer open to new subscribers only. Please allow up to six weeks for delivery of your first subscription issue. Payment is non-refundable after the 14 day cancellation period unless exceptional ci

Related