Extra RAM for Dell G5

djsweet on 17/06/2020 - 09:07
Last edited 17/06/2020 - 13:48 by 1 other user

I recently bought a Dell G5 PC from this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/540394
Comes with 16GB RAM. I would like to upgrade to 32GB (and possibly as high as 64GB in the future)
What is the best way to achieve this?

If I buy 2x8GB sticks I will fill all the RAM slots and further upgrades will mean full RAM replacement.
Would it be more prudent to buy 2x16GB sticks for a total of 48GB of RAM with a less costly future upgrade cost? Will this even work?
What considerations do I need to take re timings, speed, channels and compatability?

Product Information:
Model: Dell G5 5090
User Guide: https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/g-series-5090-desktop_users-…
Service Manual: https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/g-series-5090-desktop_servic…
Crucial Memory Finder: https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/dell-g5-…

According the the User Guide, configurations Supported:
• 8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (1 x 8 GB)
• 16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 8 GB)
• 32 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (2 x 16 GB)
• 64 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz (4 x 16 GB)

Computing Computer Computer Component Dell Desktop Computer RAM

Comments

  • CodeXD on 17/06/2020 - 09:21

    This looks to be the Dell G5?

    Do more with more memory: Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2666MHz RAM ensures overall advanced performance during intensive gaming.

    Dell also have their own instructions on how to choose/upgrade RAM

    • djsweet on 17/06/2020 - 10:01

      Correct. Thanks for those links :) Whilst the marketing description implies 32gb max, the product manual specifies 64gb as max, and 4 slots.

  • stratbargain on 17/06/2020 - 09:24
    +1

    2X16 and 2X8 will work fine. That's what I run.

    But do you need that much ram?

    You'd probably be better off buying tighter 2X16GB sticks with much tighter timing/speed and take out the slower 2666 ram, unless you absolutely need the 48GB.

    EDIT: I assume your board has 4 slots…

    • djsweet on 17/06/2020 - 09:56

      Nice, has 4 slots according to both Crucial and the Service Manual. Good to know that will probably work.
      I don't need 48GB of RAM. But I need to run 5 VMs concurrently.
      Also if I add 2x16GB sticks like this, what will be the advantage to removing the slower existing 2x8GB?

  • Hellfire on 17/06/2020 - 09:32

    I think it's only got 2 slots for RAM. You can confirm in the service manual, with dell, or checking out a detailed review.

    To the previous question, do you actually need that much RAM?

    • djsweet on 17/06/2020 - 09:58

      I don't know if I need that much RAM. I do think the current 16gb is pushing it for what I want to do (running multiple vms).
      I would like to upgrade to 32gb, but leave the option open for 64gb down the road.
      MB has 4 slots.

      • Hellfire on 17/06/2020 - 10:19

        Ok, thought you were talking about the G5 laptop.

      • Hellfire on 17/06/2020 - 10:35
        +1

        I'd add 2x16GB now so that aren't having to get the whole lot again if you ever upgrade to 64GB. Be

  • Stalker on 17/06/2020 - 11:30

    Looking to do something similar with my G5, but I know very little about RAM upgrades. Can I just buy any set of 2 x 16gb DDR4 ram, or are there other aspects specific to the motherboard, etc that I need to factor in?

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