16/32GB RAM setup with a Ryzen 5 2600—suitable for current tasks?
16/32GB RAM setup with a Ryzen 5 2600—suitable for current tasks?
Currently you have an 8GB 2400Mhz system, but another stick with a different brand and higher speed is available. You might be able to use dual channel with it or consider a new build. DDR5 RAM is still upcoming and might be costly soon, so upgrading to 16GB or more could be worthwhile if you want better performance for gaming. Your current CPU is still solid and worth the investment in RAM if you plan to upgrade.
ddr5 will be delayed until the next generation of sockets arrives, which means it could take another year or two. Even if I get a compatible RAM module, there might be issues due to different brands and MHz values. A Ryzen processor with 3200MHz or higher would likely work, but compatibility could still be a problem.