Considering the possibility of increasing RAM capacity.
Considering the possibility of increasing RAM capacity.
I've been thinking about upgrading my RAM from 8 GB to 16 GB over the last couple of months. Right now it meets my needs, but I've noticed high memory usage during Oculus games and Witcher 3—around 90%. The occasional lag feels like it comes from loading games on a slower drive. I'm worried about potential problems with newer titles. My current setup includes an ASRock B450M HDV, Ryzen 5 1600AF, RX 5700, and the rest of the components listed.
Upgrade yourself now. A 90% full pagefile already means it needs a lot of space, which can cause lag. Also, keep using dual channel—add another stick if you have a 2x4GB setup.
Absolutely, you'll need at least 16GB of RAM in 2020 for running modern games smoothly.
Micro-stutters usually stem from paging issues, but with ample RAM the disk cache can handle disk loads even on slower drives. I recommend fully utilizing your available RAM in megabytes if budget allows, rather than opting for faster RAM. It's also advantageous to use dual-channel configuration; if you already have a single module, look for an 8GB unit and pair it with another matching set. A challenge arises with memory-timing sensitive chips like Ryzen—different production dates can lead to mismatched modules, making it hard to use the correct one. If you intend to upgrade to a newer CPU within the same memory size later, choose RAM that aligns better with future CPU requirements.
I use the same G.Skill RAM you own but upgraded to a second module for a total of 2x8GB C16 DDR$ 3200MHz. I saw a noticeable boost in performance during heavy tasks and gaming. - I often work with 3D modeling software like Inventor, run a printer using Cura, stream YouTube or Netflix while having multiple tabs open in Chrome, Photoshop, and Lightroom—drive speed improved significantly. (For extra speed, I recently added a second Corsair RGB 2x8GB module with identical specs and saw only a moderate improvement.)
I don’t do any 3d modeling work. This machine is mainly for browsing the web, doing light Excel tasks, and playing VR games. I’m a bit worried about upgrading since I just increased the RAM speed from 2400mhz to 3200mhz. Sadly, this model only has two DIMM slots, so I’d have to sell the existing RAM and purchase two 8 GB modules.
You're asking about the storage setup. I believe you're wondering if a 2x4GB configuration is sufficient for your needs, especially since VR gaming might benefit more than other tasks. You also mention that having two 8GB sticks could enhance performance.