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Is it worth spending on RAM with high speed?

Is it worth spending on RAM with high speed?

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craftman887
Junior Member
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11-10-2016, 02:28 AM
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So I'm building my very first PC and have been studying and learning a lot about all the things to consider regarding different components. I had already decided to buy little more expensive hyperX savage 3000MHz memory when I started to read about RAM speeds and motherboards running default 2133MHz without OC. So everyone is saying it's not worth OC:ing your RAM so then there is no reason to buy a faster RAM that 2133MHz? Am I right?
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craftman887
11-10-2016, 02:28 AM #1

So I'm building my very first PC and have been studying and learning a lot about all the things to consider regarding different components. I had already decided to buy little more expensive hyperX savage 3000MHz memory when I started to read about RAM speeds and motherboards running default 2133MHz without OC. So everyone is saying it's not worth OC:ing your RAM so then there is no reason to buy a faster RAM that 2133MHz? Am I right?

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EpicLuigi767
Member
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11-10-2016, 09:02 AM
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as i mentioned earlier, unless you're running apps that heavily use ram, the variation won't be obvious...but when you do, that gap will become clear...2133mhz without OC and 2400mhz at stock are definitely not the same...but after five years, that extra 250mhz or more might add up...look at that guide for a clearer understanding...
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EpicLuigi767
11-10-2016, 09:02 AM #2

as i mentioned earlier, unless you're running apps that heavily use ram, the variation won't be obvious...but when you do, that gap will become clear...2133mhz without OC and 2400mhz at stock are definitely not the same...but after five years, that extra 250mhz or more might add up...look at that guide for a clearer understanding...

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SiilentPanda
Junior Member
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11-10-2016, 12:20 PM
#3
varies based on your needs...if you're heavily involved in multitasking and activities like video editing or mixing, higher frequency might be beneficial. Otherwise, 2133mhz should suffice. I'd suggest going with 2400mhz to maintain flexibility and future-proof your setup...check out this guide...
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SiilentPanda
11-10-2016, 12:20 PM #3

varies based on your needs...if you're heavily involved in multitasking and activities like video editing or mixing, higher frequency might be beneficial. Otherwise, 2133mhz should suffice. I'd suggest going with 2400mhz to maintain flexibility and future-proof your setup...check out this guide...

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TheYoanZ
Member
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11-10-2016, 01:31 PM
#4
Unless you purchase an MB with OC RAM, anything beyond the standard 2133MHz DDR4 would be unnecessary. However, for a Z170 board, DDR4 3000 with minimal latency (such as CAS 15 or 16) would be ideal.
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TheYoanZ
11-10-2016, 01:31 PM #4

Unless you purchase an MB with OC RAM, anything beyond the standard 2133MHz DDR4 would be unnecessary. However, for a Z170 board, DDR4 3000 with minimal latency (such as CAS 15 or 16) would be ideal.

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2004henry
Junior Member
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11-11-2016, 06:34 PM
#5
I'm receiving a Z170 board but many people advise against overclocking RAM... And another point for Hellfire13, 2400Mhz seems fine and likely what you'll choose, though it's still essentially the same as 2133MHz without overclocking.
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2004henry
11-11-2016, 06:34 PM #5

I'm receiving a Z170 board but many people advise against overclocking RAM... And another point for Hellfire13, 2400Mhz seems fine and likely what you'll choose, though it's still essentially the same as 2133MHz without overclocking.

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RG48
Posting Freak
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11-12-2016, 03:18 AM
#6
as i mentioned earlier, unless you're running apps that heavily use ram, the variation won't be obvious...but when you do, that gap will become clear...2133mhz without OC and 2400mhz at stock are definitely not the same...but after five years, that extra 250mhz or more might add up...look at that guide for a clearer understanding...
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RG48
11-12-2016, 03:18 AM #6

as i mentioned earlier, unless you're running apps that heavily use ram, the variation won't be obvious...but when you do, that gap will become clear...2133mhz without OC and 2400mhz at stock are definitely not the same...but after five years, that extra 250mhz or more might add up...look at that guide for a clearer understanding...

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nc432
Member
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11-18-2016, 01:17 AM
#7
As I mentioned earlier, unless you're running many RAM-heavy programs, the variation won't be obvious...but when you do that, the difference will become apparent...2133mhz without OC and 2400mhz at stock definitely aren't the same...but after five years, that extra 250mhz or more might add up...look at that guide for a clearer understanding... So I read the article and I'm not entirely convinced it clearly explains why higher speeds are advantageous even with an 2133MHz support. However, I think you should consider this: if bigger is always better regardless of the supported frequency, should I push it to 3000MHz even though I'm unsure if I'll ever be able to overclock it?
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nc432
11-18-2016, 01:17 AM #7

As I mentioned earlier, unless you're running many RAM-heavy programs, the variation won't be obvious...but when you do that, the difference will become apparent...2133mhz without OC and 2400mhz at stock definitely aren't the same...but after five years, that extra 250mhz or more might add up...look at that guide for a clearer understanding... So I read the article and I'm not entirely convinced it clearly explains why higher speeds are advantageous even with an 2133MHz support. However, I think you should consider this: if bigger is always better regardless of the supported frequency, should I push it to 3000MHz even though I'm unsure if I'll ever be able to overclock it?

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Bobthekat
Junior Member
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11-18-2016, 04:32 AM
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what are you using...gaming or graphics-heavy multitasking?
remember, even gaming is quite demanding in terms of graphics. however, games usually require fewer threads or cores compared to applications that heavily use graphics when running in parallel—like mod studios. the more memory they consume, the better performance they get. are you into this kind of stuff?
if yes, then higher is better.
if you're just a casual gamer, 2400mhz is more than sufficient.
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Bobthekat
11-18-2016, 04:32 AM #8

what are you using...gaming or graphics-heavy multitasking?
remember, even gaming is quite demanding in terms of graphics. however, games usually require fewer threads or cores compared to applications that heavily use graphics when running in parallel—like mod studios. the more memory they consume, the better performance they get. are you into this kind of stuff?
if yes, then higher is better.
if you're just a casual gamer, 2400mhz is more than sufficient.

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penguin0cat
Junior Member
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11-18-2016, 05:08 AM
#9
What are you using...gaming or graphics-heavy multitasking?
Remember, even games are often graphics-heavy...but they usually need fewer threads or cores compared to applications that rely heavily on graphics when running in parallel. A mod studio is a good example...the more RAM they use, the better. You're into this stuff?
If you're, higher is better...
For casual gamers, 2400mhz is more than enough...
Just a fellow gamer 😀
Thanks for the help
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penguin0cat
11-18-2016, 05:08 AM #9

What are you using...gaming or graphics-heavy multitasking?
Remember, even games are often graphics-heavy...but they usually need fewer threads or cores compared to applications that rely heavily on graphics when running in parallel. A mod studio is a good example...the more RAM they use, the better. You're into this stuff?
If you're, higher is better...
For casual gamers, 2400mhz is more than enough...
Just a fellow gamer 😀
Thanks for the help

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elyisus
Junior Member
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11-18-2016, 08:18 AM
#10
just relax at 2400mhz...it'll work for you more than you think...cheers mate
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elyisus
11-18-2016, 08:18 AM #10

just relax at 2400mhz...it'll work for you more than you think...cheers mate