F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Choose wisely based on your needs—whether it's speed, capacity, or long-term reliability.

Choose wisely based on your needs—whether it's speed, capacity, or long-term reliability.

Choose wisely based on your needs—whether it's speed, capacity, or long-term reliability.

S
Shad0wHydra13
Senior Member
716
02-23-2017, 02:30 AM
#1
I have an i5-7400 and am considering adding 16GB RAM, with the possibility of moving to a CPU upgrade to team Red in 2020. Which choice would be best? Here are some links you can check:
- https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-...6820232728
- https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-...on=trident &cm_re=trident-_-20-232-498-_-Product
S
Shad0wHydra13
02-23-2017, 02:30 AM #1

I have an i5-7400 and am considering adding 16GB RAM, with the possibility of moving to a CPU upgrade to team Red in 2020. Which choice would be best? Here are some links you can check:
- https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-...6820232728
- https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-...on=trident &cm_re=trident-_-20-232-498-_-Product

S
samigurl0903
Senior Member
603
02-23-2017, 02:54 AM
#2
Consider Micron E-die options, such as this one. It’s affordable and suitable for Ryzen processors with high speeds. Among the choices you mentioned, the first option stands out. If you’re thinking about upgrading your CPU, this guide is worth checking out.
S
samigurl0903
02-23-2017, 02:54 AM #2

Consider Micron E-die options, such as this one. It’s affordable and suitable for Ryzen processors with high speeds. Among the choices you mentioned, the first option stands out. If you’re thinking about upgrading your CPU, this guide is worth checking out.

M
maaarknuuut
Member
51
02-27-2017, 03:38 PM
#3
Thank you for the idea, but I really prefer the design of the Trident-Z. My current system specs don’t match that preference, so I’ll likely keep the original choice.
M
maaarknuuut
02-27-2017, 03:38 PM #3

Thank you for the idea, but I really prefer the design of the Trident-Z. My current system specs don’t match that preference, so I’ll likely keep the original choice.

F
FatalFreedome
Member
69
02-28-2017, 03:13 PM
#4
Consider removing the LEDs for a more efficient solution over time
F
FatalFreedome
02-28-2017, 03:13 PM #4

Consider removing the LEDs for a more efficient solution over time

A
Aura_
Member
91
02-28-2017, 08:08 PM
#5
Ensure your motherboard has the correct CPU socket for Intel i5; it differs from AMD CPUs in this regard.
A
Aura_
02-28-2017, 08:08 PM #5

Ensure your motherboard has the correct CPU socket for Intel i5; it differs from AMD CPUs in this regard.

S
SushiCherry
Member
227
03-02-2017, 09:53 AM
#6
Aim for higher MHz when upgrading to AMD; Ryzen processors thrive with ample RAM.
S
SushiCherry
03-02-2017, 09:53 AM #6

Aim for higher MHz when upgrading to AMD; Ryzen processors thrive with ample RAM.