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Discussing investment in RAM

Discussing investment in RAM

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TheShariff
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04-24-2021, 06:06 AM
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You're navigating a tricky setup with a mix of older and newer components. It's smart to think ahead about upgrades, especially since you're eyeing ray tracing and future-proofing your system. The RAM situation is key—your current 16 GB at 2133 MHz was decent for its time but might feel slow compared to today’s standards. If you decide to upgrade now, you could carry some of that experience into a future build. For DDR5, it's worth noting that while past games have shown benefits from newer memory types, the transition can be challenging and may not deliver immediate gains. Consider balancing short-term needs with long-term potential.
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TheShariff
04-24-2021, 06:06 AM #1

You're navigating a tricky setup with a mix of older and newer components. It's smart to think ahead about upgrades, especially since you're eyeing ray tracing and future-proofing your system. The RAM situation is key—your current 16 GB at 2133 MHz was decent for its time but might feel slow compared to today’s standards. If you decide to upgrade now, you could carry some of that experience into a future build. For DDR5, it's worth noting that while past games have shown benefits from newer memory types, the transition can be challenging and may not deliver immediate gains. Consider balancing short-term needs with long-term potential.

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LeBean
Junior Member
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04-25-2021, 02:26 PM
#2
Skylake offers limited gains from quicker RAM, so it doesn’t provide much improvement. You might wait for Zen 3 and see what it brings before upgrading your setup.
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LeBean
04-25-2021, 02:26 PM #2

Skylake offers limited gains from quicker RAM, so it doesn’t provide much improvement. You might wait for Zen 3 and see what it brings before upgrading your setup.

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lagmen
Junior Member
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04-30-2021, 12:12 PM
#3
Intel reports slight gains in speed with RAM up to 3000-3200MHz, while Ryzen offers boosts reaching 3600-3800. DDR5 won’t appear until next year, so don’t stress too much about current tech.
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lagmen
04-30-2021, 12:12 PM #3

Intel reports slight gains in speed with RAM up to 3000-3200MHz, while Ryzen offers boosts reaching 3600-3800. DDR5 won’t appear until next year, so don’t stress too much about current tech.

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Gelleos_Gods
Member
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05-21-2021, 10:44 AM
#4
Intel leads in maximum frames per second during games, while AMD offers strong value for money. Future trends are uncertain, but right now my prediction is clear—my vision is becoming sharper today.
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Gelleos_Gods
05-21-2021, 10:44 AM #4

Intel leads in maximum frames per second during games, while AMD offers strong value for money. Future trends are uncertain, but right now my prediction is clear—my vision is becoming sharper today.

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PIE_XD
Member
107
06-03-2021, 07:17 PM
#5
It's reasonable. Having consoles with up to 8 cores definitely points toward prioritizing higher counts, especially with my current 4-core setup (6700k). Regarding the PS5, its proprietary decompression chip adds another layer—whether 8 cores in a PC will suffice depends on how much it relies on that extra processing.
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PIE_XD
06-03-2021, 07:17 PM #5

It's reasonable. Having consoles with up to 8 cores definitely points toward prioritizing higher counts, especially with my current 4-core setup (6700k). Regarding the PS5, its proprietary decompression chip adds another layer—whether 8 cores in a PC will suffice depends on how much it relies on that extra processing.

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Almenium
Junior Member
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06-09-2021, 09:29 AM
#6
An understatement is when something appears less impressive than it actually is.
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Almenium
06-09-2021, 09:29 AM #6

An understatement is when something appears less impressive than it actually is.

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bribriwarrior
Member
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06-12-2021, 08:41 AM
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The boost in performance with Ryzen is strongly tied to Infinity Fabric operating at a 1:1 speed with memory. Once the interface hits its stable maximum frequency, gains start to fade, requiring you to separate the interface to access more RAM. Intel offers overclocking benefits beyond AMD, such as CPU cache overclocking, which naturally enhances performance on its own.
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bribriwarrior
06-12-2021, 08:41 AM #7

The boost in performance with Ryzen is strongly tied to Infinity Fabric operating at a 1:1 speed with memory. Once the interface hits its stable maximum frequency, gains start to fade, requiring you to separate the interface to access more RAM. Intel offers overclocking benefits beyond AMD, such as CPU cache overclocking, which naturally enhances performance on its own.

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flapperjr
Junior Member
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06-12-2021, 09:32 AM
#8
It's true some channels mentioned 3800-4000 as the upper limit for Zen 2 stability. No specific guides are available since I haven't explored this topic. Consider checking reputable tech forums or manufacturer documentation for insights.
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flapperjr
06-12-2021, 09:32 AM #8

It's true some channels mentioned 3800-4000 as the upper limit for Zen 2 stability. No specific guides are available since I haven't explored this topic. Consider checking reputable tech forums or manufacturer documentation for insights.

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TeenGirl33
Member
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06-12-2021, 09:51 AM
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You can explore overclocking communities. The most useful advice is usually available there. On most platforms, instructions are kept up-to-date with the latest technology, so you might need to check forums for the right guide tailored to your system. YouTube also offers a wealth of video content.
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TeenGirl33
06-12-2021, 09:51 AM #9

You can explore overclocking communities. The most useful advice is usually available there. On most platforms, instructions are kept up-to-date with the latest technology, so you might need to check forums for the right guide tailored to your system. YouTube also offers a wealth of video content.

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_ALShehri
Member
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06-13-2021, 09:02 PM
#10
Consoles differ from PCs mainly in their construction. What I can clarify is that they share similar components but have distinct wiring. As @ShrimpBrime pointed out, Ryzen is constrained by its architecture. Separating the interface from memory speeds usually reduces performance. The Intel speed mentioned here offers only small improvements after 3200, and even then results are limited by many factors like testing conditions and available options.
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_ALShehri
06-13-2021, 09:02 PM #10

Consoles differ from PCs mainly in their construction. What I can clarify is that they share similar components but have distinct wiring. As @ShrimpBrime pointed out, Ryzen is constrained by its architecture. Separating the interface from memory speeds usually reduces performance. The Intel speed mentioned here offers only small improvements after 3200, and even then results are limited by many factors like testing conditions and available options.