DDR4 RAM question

cageyh
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DDR4 RAM question May 16, 2020 17:44:37 GMT via mobile

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Post by cageyh on May 16, 2020 17:44:37 GMT

I am looking at upgrading my Music Server with my i7-6700k in the Asus Maximus VIII Ranger (Z170) motherboard.

8Gb seems about a decent amount for this, as it does nothing complex.

The question is will 2400MHz C14 or 2666MHz C16 give the best bang for buck, or for €40 more, 16Gb 3000MHz or maybe even 3200MHz?

Si
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DDR4 RAM question May 17, 2020 10:06:42 GMT via mobile

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Post by Si on May 17, 2020 10:06:42 GMT

My rule: You won't notice the difference.
Just pick the cheapest known branded ones.

Even on my main PC builds now.
I just make sure it's a known brand, so you have a decent guarantee on it. I never pick max speed ones. They're normally too expensive for the tiny gain in performance.
Maybe I'll pick a fancy looking one with cooling fins, but only if it's a reasonable price.

cageyh Administrator Posts: 3,034	DDR4 RAM question May 17, 2020 10:58:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cageyh on May 17, 2020 10:58:12 GMT I bought some Corsair Vengeance LPX. 16Gb as it was €30 more than the 8Gb offering. It was also 3000MHz, CL15, so it should be ok, and was slightly more expensive than the basic stuff.

Si Administrator Posts: 3,756	DDR4 RAM question May 17, 2020 11:55:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Si on May 17, 2020 11:55:53 GMT Well that's not too bad of a price increase. 16GB is better than 8GB too

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Post by cageyh on May 17, 2020 10:58:12 GMT

Post by Si on May 17, 2020 11:55:53 GMT