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Upgrading RAM is a bit puzzling for you.

Upgrading RAM is a bit puzzling for you.

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heroboy17
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11-15-2018, 07:23 PM
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It seems you already have a 3200MHz RAM setup. I’d recommend getting another set of 2x8GB units instead of purchasing larger modules and risking compatibility issues. A 48GB configuration would be excessive unless you’re certain it’s needed. Your motherboard supports all four sticks comfortably, so if 32GB isn’t sufficient, let me know what you’re aiming for—whether more speed or other improvements. Could you share your full spec sheet for a better suggestion?
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11-15-2018, 07:23 PM #1

It seems you already have a 3200MHz RAM setup. I’d recommend getting another set of 2x8GB units instead of purchasing larger modules and risking compatibility issues. A 48GB configuration would be excessive unless you’re certain it’s needed. Your motherboard supports all four sticks comfortably, so if 32GB isn’t sufficient, let me know what you’re aiming for—whether more speed or other improvements. Could you share your full spec sheet for a better suggestion?

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11-15-2018, 07:55 PM
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Hey jstudrawa, thanks for your prompt response. That’s a solid observation – it does save me some expenses too! Right now I have two monitors plus a TV in my room. The TV usually streams content like Twitch, while the others are used for work. I’m running many Chrome tabs and it’s starting to feel a bit slow. My setup includes an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with eight cores, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, the RAM you mentioned, and a basic water cooler for the CPU. Storage details are listed below, along with just a simple CPU cooler. Do you need any more info? Thanks again, Drive 0 Name ST1000DM010-2EP102 Revision CC43 Capacity 931.5 GB Type Fixed Bus Type SATA (11) Rotation speed 7200 RPM Features SMART Volume d: 931.5 GBytes (56.5 percent available) Drive 1 Name Samsung SSD 970 EVO 250GB Capacity 232.9 GB Type Fixed, SSD Bus Type NVMe (17) Features Volume c: 231.6 GBytes (26.5 percent available)
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nameehasan
11-15-2018, 07:55 PM #2

Hey jstudrawa, thanks for your prompt response. That’s a solid observation – it does save me some expenses too! Right now I have two monitors plus a TV in my room. The TV usually streams content like Twitch, while the others are used for work. I’m running many Chrome tabs and it’s starting to feel a bit slow. My setup includes an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with eight cores, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, the RAM you mentioned, and a basic water cooler for the CPU. Storage details are listed below, along with just a simple CPU cooler. Do you need any more info? Thanks again, Drive 0 Name ST1000DM010-2EP102 Revision CC43 Capacity 931.5 GB Type Fixed Bus Type SATA (11) Rotation speed 7200 RPM Features SMART Volume d: 931.5 GBytes (56.5 percent available) Drive 1 Name Samsung SSD 970 EVO 250GB Capacity 232.9 GB Type Fixed, SSD Bus Type NVMe (17) Features Volume c: 231.6 GBytes (26.5 percent available)

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11-16-2018, 05:03 PM
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Np, happy to assist. If you're similar to me, opt for 32GB RAM instead of trimming apps and software usage. Any programs running from the HDD will make Windows feel sluggish compared to using an SSD—especially if you assume your system is on a full SSD. I once had a setup with both SSD and HDD, including startup programs on the HDD, which slowed down Windows loading. Just a heads-up. Your machine shouldn't feel slow even if you push past the 16GB limit; there might be other factors at play. I’d recommend going all-in on a full SSD for better performance.
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11-16-2018, 05:03 PM #3

Np, happy to assist. If you're similar to me, opt for 32GB RAM instead of trimming apps and software usage. Any programs running from the HDD will make Windows feel sluggish compared to using an SSD—especially if you assume your system is on a full SSD. I once had a setup with both SSD and HDD, including startup programs on the HDD, which slowed down Windows loading. Just a heads-up. Your machine shouldn't feel slow even if you push past the 16GB limit; there might be other factors at play. I’d recommend going all-in on a full SSD for better performance.

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