[SOLVED] Will there be any noticeable improvement replacing current RAM?

[Phaaze88]

Current RAM kit and timings(build is in signature): https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categ...t---Blue/p/CMK16GX4M4A2666C16B#tab-tech-specs (16-18-18-35)

The 2 I'm considering: *Corsair vengeance lpx only, as the kits with those fancy heatspreaders will cause clearance issues with the D-15.
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categ...it---Red/p/CMK32GX4M4B3600C16R#tab-tech-specs (16-16-16-36)
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categ...it---Red/p/CMK32GX4M4B3200C14R#tab-tech-specs (appears to have the tightest timings available according to the QVL, at 14-16-16-36)

The memory is what I cheaped out on when I initially put together this x299 build. Memory prices were bloody stupid at the time.
If neither of these offer any real benefit, then I get to save that $$$ for something else.
This would be a no brainer if I were on Ryzen.

 

[Barty1884]

What do you do with the system?

Tighter timings can be beneficial in certain situations, but "noticeable improvements" depends on the use case.

Similarly, you're comparing a 4x4GB kit to a 4x8GB kit. If your workloads max out 16GB of RAM, then upgrading from a capacity standpoint would be more beneficial than from a timings perspective.

 

[Phaaze88]

Heh, I figured as much.
I'm just trying to find a reason to justify splurging on my PC again!
There's really nothing on my current setup worth 'upgrading'. I need to "Calm Down And Wait For 10nm/7nm".