Considering a purchase of two additional RAM sticks, though higher-end options are available at lower prices.
Considering a purchase of two additional RAM sticks, though higher-end options are available at lower prices.
You currently have two 3000 MHz CL15 DDR4 sticks, each with eight gigabytes. You're considering adding more sticks from the same brand, but you're also exploring cheaper alternatives like 3200 MHz and 3400 MHz models. It's worth checking if mixing these different speeds will result in a unified clock speed—likely around 2133 MHz—and whether the system defaults to CL16 mode regardless.
Consider updating the BIOS to unlock RAM overclocking, which will boost performance noticeably. Would you really need 32GB of memory?
I swap the CPU prior to purchasing additional RAM, unless you frequently utilize 16GB.
It’s advisable to upgrade your BIOS, preferably to the newest AGESA release, which substantially enhances stability and offers superior RAM compatibility. This change is especially impactful with 1st generation Ryzen processors and 300-series boards. JEDEC specifications consistently require DDR4-2133 CL16.
I develop games in Unreal and handle some programming work – both for fun and professionally. That means more RAM is always better. I’ve seen it reach its limits several times, though not constantly. There are noticeable slowdowns when running intensive tasks like cooking projects in Unreal. I’m considering this setup but am unsure how a first-generation mobile game would perform. This device isn’t even available on current marketplaces. Updating the BIOS also feels risky. I experienced BIOS problems before with my old Gigabyte dual-bios card; it was a real headache. Gigabyte’s dual-bios feature helped me, but this model lacks that capability and could cause issues if something goes wrong.
Are you using the B350 motherboard? The AEGAS update from around 2017 to 2018 is available on Gigabyte's site for that timeframe. If your BIOS is quite old, consider these options: 7B00v1F (2018-11-12), 7B00v1G (2019-01-02), 7B00v1H (2019-01-25) or the beta version 7B00v1JQ (released 2019-12-03) which supports better RAM overclocking.