[SOLVED] RAM - Should I upgrade current or buy new?

[GingaMilla]

Evening all!

I am looking to either upgrading my current set of RAM from 16gb - 32gb, or buying updated sticks which will be going up to 32gb also. Currently using Corsair Vengeance, 2x 8gb, 3000Hhz(CMK16GX4M2D3000C16). Is this model old/outdated?

The reasons for upgrading;

Plan to stream & game on the PC.
Tend to multi-task a lot with a number of applications open at one time.

I've found some things feel slow & process a while. For example if I was to play a game called Football Manager which is RAM/CPU heavy, watch a live stream at the same time while playing videos/music on Youtube at the same time(2 monitor set up). My GPU is a EVGA 1070 FTW & CPU is an Intel i7 8700k.

I've got no issues in having to upgrade to new RAM sticks but at the same time I don't want to just throw money at it unless it will really make a difference.

Thanks!

 

[logainofhades]

Generally it is easier on the memory controller, and for potential compatibility issues, to just get a new 2x16gb kit. You can always sell your current set, to make up the cost. For the $$$ if you have a Z series chipset motherboard, DDR4 3200 is the sweet spot, price/performance, for Intel.

 

[GingaMilla]

I'm using the 'ASUS PRIME Z370-A' - So I assume the ram speed which you suggest would run fine?

 

[Desch_]

if u can find 3200/c15 i imagine youll be very happy, even if its still an 8x2. 3000/c16 is considerably higher latency

 

[GingaMilla]

Would any DDR4 3200mhz RAM work?

 

[GingaMilla]

HyperX FURY 32GB (2x 16GB) 3200MHz DDR4 RAM - HX432C16FB3K2/32

HyperX brand with Intel XMP profile support, ample 32GB DDR4 module kit, low power requirement (1.35V) stick and powered by CL16 latency timing, Mfg Code: HX432C16FB3K2/32

www.cclonline.com

Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x 16GB) 3200MHz RAM - CMK32GX4M2Z3200C16

Corsair brand powered by Intel XMP profile support, featuring CL15 latency timing, smooth 3200MHz and superb for replacing memory, Mfg Code: CMK32GX4M2Z3200C16

www.cclonline.com

Patriot Viper Steel 32GB (2x 16GB) 3200MHz DDR4 - PVS432G320C6K

featuring Intel XMP profile support, big 32GB DDR4 RAM kit, low voltage requirement (1.35V) module, featuring CL16 latency timing and rapid 3200MHz, Mfg Code: PVS432G320C6K

www.cclonline.com

found these 3 if any are good enough?

 

[GingaMilla]

Any help guys between those? Or I was going to look at Viper Steel Series DDR4 32GB (2 x 16GB) 3600MHz Kit. Decent price at the moment.