What RAM?

02-23-2026, 03:51 AM

Basic question, I currently have 16GB of RAM, but the 2133MHz Crucial RAM is slow. I’d really like to upgrade it since speed will be key in the future. I also just upgraded my PC and want it to perform at its best. What type of RAM should I get and how much? Thanks!

BlueBackChart

02-23-2026, 03:51 AM #1

banshee45
Senior Member

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02-23-2026, 04:46 AM

Consider boosting performance first. You can locate Micron 2133MHz parts that match the speed of their 3200MHz CL16 kits.

banshee45

02-23-2026, 04:46 AM #2

Consider boosting performance first. You can locate Micron 2133MHz parts that match the speed of their 3200MHz CL16 kits.

INSERTCOlN
Member

02-24-2026, 03:52 AM

Check the BIOS settings to see if you can adjust RAM speeds. Yes, some systems allow exceeding the advertised speed for RAM.

INSERTCOlN

02-24-2026, 03:52 AM #3

Check the BIOS settings to see if you can adjust RAM speeds. Yes, some systems allow exceeding the advertised speed for RAM.

_Zastrox_
Junior Member

02-24-2026, 05:01 AM

Model of RAM: Corsair CM4X8GD3000C16K4D

_Zastrox_

02-24-2026, 05:01 AM #4

Model of RAM: Corsair CM4X8GD3000C16K4D

shizzle54
Member

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02-24-2026, 05:31 AM

Yes of course, their advertised speed is just the guaranteed speed. This is a 3000MHz CL16 kit... Just turning on XMP, maybe manually select 3000MHz (depending on motherboard) and you'll get that settings loaded.