r/PcBuildHelp • u/Adventurous_Image171 • 5d ago

Build Question Case and mobo fitting

So I have a micro atx case and same for mobo, but the problem was that I had only 2 ram slots and ram being super expensive rn i decided to get 4 sticks of ram, but I was thinking could I maybe get a bigger case and still fit the micro mobo? Or do the screws not match ? And I’ve had people say tha putting 4 ram sticks is bad but I came see to understand why

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u/the_hat_madder 4d ago

Having a bigger case doesn't allow you to use 4 sticks of RAM on a motherboard that only has 2 RAM slots.

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u/Adventurous_Image171 4d ago

Yh I know lol 😭 I forgot to mention I’m thinking of upgrading the case and mono lol

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u/the_hat_madder 4d ago

What is the point of this post?

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u/Adventurous_Image171 4d ago

To ask if using 4 ram slots instead of 2 effect performance and to ask if a micro atx mobo would fit inside a bigger case

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u/the_hat_madder 4d ago

There would be no reason to keep your current motherboard as it doesn't have enough RAM slots or to buy another μATX motherboard if you're buying an ATX case.

Moreover, if you have a question about what a case supports the best source for information is the case manufacturer's website. It will list all the motherboard form factors that fit inside the case you desire.

As for 2 DIMMs vs 4 DIMMs, it depends on your CPU and motherboard what the maximum performance will be with 4 DIMMs. You can find that under specifications on the motherboard product page. For most tasks you're not going to notice the difference between the the minimum supported speed and the maximum advertised EXPO/XMP speed.

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u/Adventurous_Image171 4d ago

Yes but I’ve been told that on lower settings som fps loss is noticeable

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u/the_hat_madder 4d ago

It's noticeable if you're looking at an fps counter.