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Increase from 16GB to 32GB memory?

Increase from 16GB to 32GB memory?

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kingpin73
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02-23-2016, 01:12 PM
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I'm considering moving from a 16GB DDR4 2133 MHz stick to a larger configuration. The 2133 MHz speed is already quite limited, especially with the i7-6700K you have. Would it be better to increase to 32GB at that frequency, or should I invest in faster RAM (around 3600MHz/4000MHz) instead?
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02-23-2016, 01:12 PM #1

I'm considering moving from a 16GB DDR4 2133 MHz stick to a larger configuration. The 2133 MHz speed is already quite limited, especially with the i7-6700K you have. Would it be better to increase to 32GB at that frequency, or should I invest in faster RAM (around 3600MHz/4000MHz) instead?

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Tuly
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03-14-2016, 04:52 AM
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Order another 2133 and attempt to configure them in BIOS. Only invest in 3200+ if you plan to upgrade the rest later. Right now, the 6700 won’t show significant changes. Switching from single to dual channel will provide a minor improvement.
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03-14-2016, 04:52 AM #2

Order another 2133 and attempt to configure them in BIOS. Only invest in 3200+ if you plan to upgrade the rest later. Right now, the 6700 won’t show significant changes. Switching from single to dual channel will provide a minor improvement.

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03-16-2016, 01:40 AM
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It varies by activity, but for pure gaming you usually require less than 16GB.
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03-16-2016, 01:40 AM #3

It varies by activity, but for pure gaming you usually require less than 16GB.

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03-16-2016, 03:41 AM
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For the tip, I’m not planning a CPU upgrade for a while since my current setup handles light games and VR well. I’ll go with 32GB for Cities: Skylines because I have many mods and use most of the 16GB.
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03-16-2016, 03:41 AM #4

For the tip, I’m not planning a CPU upgrade for a while since my current setup handles light games and VR well. I’ll go with 32GB for Cities: Skylines because I have many mods and use most of the 16GB.

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TheKawaiiMelon
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03-16-2016, 07:17 AM
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I'm increasing storage to 32GB for Cities Skylines since I own many mods and often run the full 16GB.
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03-16-2016, 07:17 AM #5

I'm increasing storage to 32GB for Cities Skylines since I own many mods and often run the full 16GB.

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