Looking for ideas? I’m here to help. What you’re trying to figure out is clear—I’m all ears.
Looking for ideas? I’m here to help. What you’re trying to figure out is clear—I’m all ears.
Hello, welcome! I see you're working with a powerful setup—ASUS Prime Z490, Intel 10900k, RTX 3080, and 32GB of XPG Z1 DDR4. Your usage patterns suggest you're handling demanding tasks like gaming, digital art, and Unity development, with some light animation work ahead. You're right to consider upgrading RAM if you plan to expand further. Since you haven’t reached 16GB yet, but often use around 14GB without heavy editing or animation, a 32GB upgrade seems reasonable. For compatibility, you might look into modules like the ASUS ROG Strix Z490 or similar 32GB DDR4 sticks. If you want flexibility, consider a dual-channel configuration for better performance. Let me know if you need more details! Thank you!
If you already have that kit of memory, don't bother upgrading. The faster stuff, while yes it's faster, you would only gain something like 5% going for something like 3600CL16, and the performance delta isn't worth the extra cost IMO (considering you already have the memory)
Absolutely agree. Although an upgrade is possible, I’d suggest allocating funds elsewhere—maybe extra storage or a NAS. Your current RAM is more than sufficient.
Thanks a lot for the guidance! Really useful for someone who mainly focuses on higher MHz and isn’t sure what those numbers mean. It’s tough to resist marketing buzz, which is why I’m here. Regarding SSDs, I’d like to add another 1TB, mainly for gaming since my 500GB drive isn’t up to the task with these file sizes. Any suggestions? Is it okay to ask here? Just starting in the forums, sorry for any confusion.
It mainly comes down to your budget and desired size. The SN550 and SN750 work well, but for a top performance drive, consider the 980 Pro or SN850. If you need SATA connectivity, the Samsung 870 QVO is a solid option. There are many more choices based on cost.