Need assistance comparing RAM speed and capacity.
Need assistance comparing RAM speed and capacity.
Still considering the options: 24g 2666 at cl20 vs 16g 3200 cl20. Which should you pick? You mentioned having two PCs—main one with 16g 3200 cl20 and a slightly older one with 8g 3200 cl19. Both are 9th gen, but the older model is less powerful. You’re thinking about whether to upgrade PC1 or stick with PC2. If you want speed, go with the newer 24g 2666 cl19. If you prefer stability and lower cost, keep PC2 as planned. For future builds, speed usually trumps capacity unless you need more storage.
The instructions are a bit unclear. You mentioned wanting just one PC and asked about RAM usage. If you need storage capacity, that should come first—even if it means running in single-channel mode. Speed is beneficial if you don’t need extra capacity.
Those components are likely a 9900k, Ryzen 3900x or another model. To determine which works best first, you’ll need to check performance specs. Regarding RAM, 16GB is a common requirement for most tasks, but more may be needed depending on your workload.
The updated AMD 3800X delivers improved performance and features a faster SSD. Comparing it to the older CPU, I’m unsure which pairing would enhance speed more. Also, the 8G 3200 CL19 will remain on its current machine unless you change the RAM installation.
They both look good but I’d choose the 3800x as my primary rig. Use two 8GB 3200 units and keep the single 8GB one for the 9700 rig, unless you require over 16 GB of RAM.