2400 DDR4 RAM could work for an MC server but may be limited by other components.
2400 DDR4 RAM could work for an MC server but may be limited by other components.
You're looking to upgrade your home server for better performance. It seems you're considering adding more RAM and possibly replacing the existing one. Given your Ryzen 3 2200G processor, it's important to assess whether faster RAM will significantly impact your setup. Since you're already using 32GB total, upgrading to faster RAM might not be the most cost-effective solution. Instead, focus on optimizing your current hardware or exploring other performance improvements.
You need more memory instead of higher speed and you’re not using the IGPU. Even with Zen(+) scaling, performance is still good on faster RAM. If you really want more CPU power, consider swapping in a used 30$ 3100/3300x/3500x or a 50$ 3600(x) stick. If the RAM sticks are similar in speed, you can get up to 3200/3600. You can check compatibility using the Thaiphoon burner. For custom configurations, mixing sticks works well—just ensure the internal timings match. For example, with three different sticks, the first two (1Gb PCIe and G-series) are close, while the outer stick (4GB 2x8 Hynix) could push it higher. I’ll verify this with the burner. If you have a board that supports separate timings per channel, it’s worth trying.
Spoiler: With a good mix of sticks, you might reach 2800+ or even 2900 stable. For more stability, check the burner for both 4GB and 8GB options, keeping in mind that 2400-2500 is likely to run slower.
If you plan to add more sticks later, double-check the IGPs on the burner—don’t waste time with outdated or broken ones. Especially if you’re thinking about future Zen2/3 chips, using cheaper options now saves money.