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Question Is it worth it to upgrade from 16gb to 32gb ram for csgo/wow?

Markhad93

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Hello!

Currently in the process of doing some upgrades to my PC and could use some advice. I mainly play CSGO/ (cs2 soon) and WoW, some pubg. I play at 1080p, 144hz. My main goal is to future proof for 3-4 years. Because im upgrading my cpu and cpu cooler i'm thinking of also upgrading my ram.

Specs:
Psu: evga 700w GD gold rated (non modular)
Cpu: Just bought a 5800x3d im going to install soon
Mobo: msi mag b550 gaming plus
Cpu cooler: peerless assassin 120 rgb i will be installing soon
Ram: 2x 8gb ddr4 cl18 3600mhz
Gpu: 6750xt
Nvme: 512gb
Hdd: 2tb
Fans: 6 thermalright rgb fans
Case: xpg starker

Should I grab 32gb cl18 3600 viper ram? have an offer for my ram at about $50 Cad, and can pick up the viper for $100.

Considering the games I play would it even be worth it?

Thanks in advance
 
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What sort of resource usages do you see in your current state of play/work? What would you be upgrading to?
It seems like when im playing wow with a few chrome tabs open and discord, I am at about 12gb usage. I would be upgrading to patriot viper steel rgb 3600mhz cl18 ram (2x16gb). Haven't checked ram usage on csgo yet, not sure what cs2 will be like when it comes out soon.
 
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