Could increasing the RAM improve your system's performance?
Could increasing the RAM improve your system's performance?
I've been using my computer for about three years now and have noticed a slight slowdown. I'm planning to upgrade to a 3080 in a few months, but before that I was considering other improvements. I assembled my system around the time RAM costs were very high. I purchased a Trident Z RGB 16GB 2400 MHz for $220, and now I can get the same model with a faster 3600 MHz for just $90. I was thinking about making that change, but now I'm unsure if it's necessary. My current setup includes an i7 7700K, and I understand Intel doesn't gain much from RAM speed compared to Ryzen, but I still want to enhance performance. Will upgrading make a clear difference?
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Sky lake and kaby lake gain little from quicker RAM, so the improvement won't be significant. Coffee lake does, you might attempt manual overclocking and test how much higher the frequency and timings can reach.
Really, it doesn’t make sense to upgrade unless you’re sure Skylake or Kabylake can handle RAM speeds over 3000MHz. Even if it takes a while, the gains won’t be enough to justify the price.
PC performance should be evaluated during construction, not viewed as a separate upgrade since additional funds could yield better results elsewhere.