Synchronize RAM timing at identical rates
Synchronize RAM timing at identical rates
You're asking about optimizing your system for better gaming performance. The upgrade from your current setup to higher speeds and lower latency components could definitely make a difference. Your current configuration includes two 4GB RAM sticks, a 2666MHz CPU, and a case with CL16 latency. You're considering switching to two 8GB KLEVV 2666MHz DDR4 sticks with CL19 latency. The key question is whether the lower latency of CL19 will noticeably improve gaming speeds compared to CL16, especially when running at 2400MHz. Your current specs include an i3 9100f, an X570 CPU, and 8GB RAM.
It was unlikely that the CPU and GPU were limited first, then the memory speed became the constraint.
If you need additional memory, aim for the same specifications if possible... cl 19 performs worse than cl 16 at the same frequencies. Still, your setup may gain more benefit from higher latency RAM rather than faster but less memory, since speed isn't the main issue here. Could you handle up to 8 gigabytes of RAM?
I enjoy playing several games that require more than 8GB of RAM, which often causes lag spikes. I'm aiming for smoother frame rates with the latest titles. For example, Fortnite Horizon 4 and NFS Heat push me to lower my settings because of memory usage. If case latency isn't impacting my performance, I'd be happy to upgrade to 16GB RAM. Appreciate your response!
But I'm unsure if it'll even be obvious... likely not. Still, you should try it. More RAM can slow things down a bit, but having extra memory tends to be better than having less and being faster.