RAM
RAM
Would you like to know which upgrade option is better for hardcore gaming?
Option 1: Upgrade from DDR4 4400MHz to 4800MHz using G.Skill Trident Z Royal 2.
Option 2: Upgrade from a 32GB RAM kit to a 64GB kit with the same speed, using your current setup (Ryzen 9 5950X, M.2 Meg X570 Godlike).
For gaming you'd notice the biggest improvement, though it might be subtle enough to miss. Besides just the MHz of RAM, other factors like RAM speed and timing matter too. If you're aiming for a noticeable boost in FPS, consider upgrading your GPU. Honestly, your setup is already quite powerful. You might just need to wait another generation.
Neither upgrading nor downgrading seems optimal. The 4400MHz is beyond the ideal 1:1:1 setting for infinity fabric. It's wiser to lower your RAM speed to around 3600–4000MHz and fine-tune timings. High speeds mean memory capacity becomes less valuable since 32GB is usually sufficient. Instead of overclocking, simply enable XMP support with a 3600MHz CL14 kit for improved performance compared to your current setup. Any 4800MHz kit will also offer better results.
Hey Bud! This was the project I had in mind until I got started. I actually cut about $10,000 off over five years and aimed to assemble a PC and a system that could adapt to any needs—exactly what I wanted. Thanks a lot again!
Sure, I understand. You're planning to upgrade to a 3600MHz CL14 kit and overclock it rather than using the 32GB DDR4 4800MHz RAM setup. That sounds like a solid choice.
I’d invest effort to boost your existing setup before moving to a new one. A 4400MHz clock is likely too low; upgrading to 3600MHz CL14 would be a better step.