R raknarius Distinguished Aug 2, 2006 451 1 18,795 Mar 16, 2019 #1 im about to build a new system with 32gb of ram, was wondering if i would get better beformance with 4 x 8, or 2x16. while im at it, for a gaming rig, do you think 32gb is enough for several years to come or should i get 64.
im about to build a new system with 32gb of ram, was wondering if i would get better beformance with 4 x 8, or 2x16. while im at it, for a gaming rig, do you think 32gb is enough for several years to come or should i get 64.
rgd1101 Don't Moderator Nov 7, 2011 74,232 4,080 176,290 Mar 16, 2019 #2 Just for gaming? 16GB probably enough. but if you have the $ to spend, get 2x16GB by the time you need 64GB, you need a new system Upvote 0 Downvote
Just for gaming? 16GB probably enough. but if you have the $ to spend, get 2x16GB by the time you need 64GB, you need a new system
R raknarius Distinguished Aug 2, 2006 451 1 18,795 Mar 16, 2019 #3 and the 2x16 or 4x8 question Upvote 0 Downvote
rgd1101 Don't Moderator Nov 7, 2011 74,232 4,080 176,290 Mar 16, 2019 #4 read the 1st sentence Upvote 0 Downvote
R raknarius Distinguished Aug 2, 2006 451 1 18,795 Mar 16, 2019 #5 do you say that because it performs better then a four stick option? details? Upvote 0 Downvote
bignastyid Titan Moderator Jun 19, 2011 33,642 1,677 159,590 Mar 16, 2019 #6 It depends on the platform. You have given insufficient information to give a performance estimate. Upvote 0 Downvote
Zokrin Mar 16, 2019 9 1 10 Mar 16, 2019 #7 Better to have 2x8gb sticks than 4x4gb sticks in most cases Upvote 0 Downvote