GA-X79S-UP5-WIFI with INTEL Core I7-3930K and 64 GB RAM

[gigel.popescu]

Hi all,

I intend to replace my old PC. The 64 GB RAM is mandatory for me (I will use the machine as a test environment with a few VM?s on it ? 10 ? 12 VMs).
My question is related to memory model / brand.
I was thinking to go with:
?GA-X79S-UP5-WIFI (motherboard) http://www.gigabyte.com/products/pro...px?pid=4287#sp
?INTEL Core I7-3930K (CPU) http://ark.intel.com/products/63697/...up-to-3_80-GHz
?2 x F3-2133C9Q-32GTX G.SKILL TridentX http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=552


It should work, right?
I am asking this because I checked the recommended memory list for this motherboard and I didn?t saw the F3-2133C9Q-32GTX G.SKILL TridentX there (or a configuration I can go with up to 64 GB) http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList...s-up5-wifi.pdf.

So, my main questions:
1. Should work fine with 2 x F3-2133C9Q-32GTX G.SKILL TridentX ( http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=552 ). The official lists can be outdated, but from specification point of view, it will work?
2. Did any of you put 64 GB on a GA-X79S-UP5-WIFI? If yes, what type of memory?

Many thanks for replies.

[Tradesman]

Can try them, but anytime you mix two sets, even of the same model, it can be problematic and will have to be set up manually. A single set of 64GB will be tested that all sticks play together and the XMP programmed into the SPD will be for the full 64GB, with 2 sets of 32 the XMP is programmed by the set, so it won't work with two sets. Might look at one of these for your combo:

http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=432 or

http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=432

[gigel.popescu]

Can try them, but anytime you mix two sets, even of the same model, it can be problematic and will have to be set up manually. A single set of 64GB will be tested that all sticks play together and the XMP programmed into the SPD will be for the full 64GB, with 2 sets of 32 the XMP is programmed by the set, so it won't work with two sets. Might look at one of these for your combo:

http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=432 or

http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=432

Many thanks. I think the second copy/paste (URL) didn't worked as it should.
Your second combo is http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=454 ?

[Tradesman]

Oops, sorry bout that ;( , but the one you show is the 2133 I meant to show

[gigel.popescu]

Oops, sorry bout that ;( , but the one you show is the 2133 I meant to show

No worries. Thank you for the advice. It makes sense to go with one 64 GB combo than 2 x 32 GB. I have no idea why I was fixed with 2 x 32 GB and I didn?t look directly to 1 x 64 GB .

I think I am close to go with F3-12800CL10Q2-64GBZL . I will continue a little bit my investigation.

[Tradesman]

Let us know what you decide and any other questions, give a shout.

[gigel.popescu]

Hi all,

I confirm. It is working OK with 64 GB. The configuration I have now is:
GA-X79S-UP5-WIFI (motherboard) http://www.gigabyte.com/products/pro...px?pid=4287#sp
INTEL Core I7-3930K (CPU) http://ark.intel.com/products/63697/...up-to-3_80-GHz
G.SKILL F3-12800CL10Q2-64GBZL (8Gx8) http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=432

I recommend this configuration. No issues found.

@Tradesman - you are doing an excellent job here!

Best regards.

[Tradesman]

Appreciate the compliment and am very glad top hear all is well Have fun with it!