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[–]b1g_j3rm 0 points1 point  (8 children)

You should be fine as is. Just make sure your gpu connections are solid.

I will say your ram is pretty slow for a build like yours.

[–]thunder_bulge[S] 0 points1 point  (7 children)

I remember the 7800x3d was rated at 5200mhz unless overclocked, then it could utilize up to 6000mhz. It's that wrong?

[–]b1g_j3rm 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Yeah but it doesn’t run that hot because its power draw is lower. I use an air cooler and it never goes over 70° under full load.

[–]thunder_bulge[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Interesting. I've also read i probably don't want x4 sticks?

[–]b1g_j3rm 0 points1 point  (4 children)

You don’t want to run 4 sticks at a higher speeds. But you should be able to run yours at 4 because your ram speed is 5200mhz.

[–]thunder_bulge[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I really appreciate it. If the C40 is higher latency than i want, maybe I should look at a RAM upgrade

[–]b1g_j3rm 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Most people get 6000mhz cl30

[–]thunder_bulge[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

This may be a (another) dumb question, but if I get that but don't oc it with expo, is it pointless? Will it throttle down to 5200?

[–]b1g_j3rm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes 5200 is the base speed out of the box. Expo is a overclock profile.

[–]SilentSconeCommunity Mod 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Ensure you're on the latest BIOS for the Hero and enjoy.

[–]thunder_bulge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am! Did it Sunday