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Does having 64GB of RAM go beyond what you need?

Does having 64GB of RAM go beyond what you need?

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Pedrogamesmine
Junior Member
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10-09-2021, 11:31 AM
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In my ideal configuration, (priced at $5,126), I aim for 64GB DDR5 RAM. Is that too much?
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Pedrogamesmine
10-09-2021, 11:31 AM #1

In my ideal configuration, (priced at $5,126), I aim for 64GB DDR5 RAM. Is that too much?

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RoastyMC
Junior Member
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10-10-2021, 07:57 AM
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It varies by activity. Games won't gain much advantage beyond 32GB, while other tasks might.
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RoastyMC
10-10-2021, 07:57 AM #2

It varies by activity. Games won't gain much advantage beyond 32GB, while other tasks might.

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jodo_2CH3
Junior Member
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10-10-2021, 03:07 PM
#3
What are the potential drawbacks of using excessive RAM beyond its price?
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jodo_2CH3
10-10-2021, 03:07 PM #3

What are the potential drawbacks of using excessive RAM beyond its price?

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SenhorRoxinhas
Member
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10-12-2021, 08:20 AM
#4
Could your current tasks require more memory to run smoothly?
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SenhorRoxinhas
10-12-2021, 08:20 AM #4

Could your current tasks require more memory to run smoothly?

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CowAttack254
Junior Member
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10-25-2021, 06:59 AM
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In this context, higher capacity drives pose challenges for the CPU's memory controller. You might not be able to achieve 4x16 at its advertised XMP speed, but 2x16 would function properly. You could theoretically use 2x32, though it may not be worth it since you're likely investing in something you won't use.
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CowAttack254
10-25-2021, 06:59 AM #5

In this context, higher capacity drives pose challenges for the CPU's memory controller. You might not be able to achieve 4x16 at its advertised XMP speed, but 2x16 would function properly. You could theoretically use 2x32, though it may not be worth it since you're likely investing in something you won't use.

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XxDinosaurkXx
Member
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10-25-2021, 12:59 PM
#6
I’m planning to assemble a PC after graduation, starting with a laptop featuring an RTX 3060. In three years I aim for a high-end build, focusing on performance-intensive tools like Davinci Resolve and UE5. Would 64GB RAM be sufficient for those applications?
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XxDinosaurkXx
10-25-2021, 12:59 PM #6

I’m planning to assemble a PC after graduation, starting with a laptop featuring an RTX 3060. In three years I aim for a high-end build, focusing on performance-intensive tools like Davinci Resolve and UE5. Would 64GB RAM be sufficient for those applications?

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UnicornCracker
Senior Member
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10-25-2021, 02:33 PM
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The timeline isn’t close yet. Consider checking back in 2.5 years. The biggest uncertainty is whether it will be useful, as many factors are involved and the answer remains uncertain. Could you share your planned resolution, bitrate, effects, clip length, and final edit duration?
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UnicornCracker
10-25-2021, 02:33 PM #7

The timeline isn’t close yet. Consider checking back in 2.5 years. The biggest uncertainty is whether it will be useful, as many factors are involved and the answer remains uncertain. Could you share your planned resolution, bitrate, effects, clip length, and final edit duration?

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Backstaber970
Senior Member
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10-26-2021, 09:57 AM
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I typically work in high definition. I currently rely on Canon 77D cameras.
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Backstaber970
10-26-2021, 09:57 AM #8

I typically work in high definition. I currently rely on Canon 77D cameras.

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chebourachka
Junior Member
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10-26-2021, 06:01 PM
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I’d say agreeing that if you’re planning to build in three years, you should reconsider—by then the entire PC environment might have shifted; or it could stay the same. BUT, video editing stands out as one of the few tasks that truly gains from large memory amounts, provided the footage and file sizes justify it. Regarding RAM, it differs from graphics or CPU power in that simply adding more doesn’t always improve performance. You only gain an advantage when you actually run out of space. It’s similar to toilet paper: having millions of rolls isn’t much more useful than having a few if you don’t need to use them.
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chebourachka
10-26-2021, 06:01 PM #9

I’d say agreeing that if you’re planning to build in three years, you should reconsider—by then the entire PC environment might have shifted; or it could stay the same. BUT, video editing stands out as one of the few tasks that truly gains from large memory amounts, provided the footage and file sizes justify it. Regarding RAM, it differs from graphics or CPU power in that simply adding more doesn’t always improve performance. You only gain an advantage when you actually run out of space. It’s similar to toilet paper: having millions of rolls isn’t much more useful than having a few if you don’t need to use them.