F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop You might need some improvements for your RAM upgrade.

You might need some improvements for your RAM upgrade.

You might need some improvements for your RAM upgrade.

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Stupsi_dupsi
Member
63
03-14-2019, 07:51 AM
#1
When I started assembling my first PC in February, I chose to cut back on RAM to save money and bought a 2x4GB Patriot DDR4 kit running at 2666MHz. The CPU was an AMD Ryzen 5 2600. This decision might have been suboptimal because upgrading to a 27-inch 1440p monitor and a new graphics card (GTX 1060 to RTX 2060 Super) would have made RAM the main limitation. I considered the G-Skill Trident-z RGB 2x8GB at 3200MHz, but heard that 32GB could be beneficial for the RTX 2060 Super. Was 3200MHz suitable for a Ryzen 5 2600? And if I install two RAM sticks, can I transfer the old one to another slot even though they differ in frequency?
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Stupsi_dupsi
03-14-2019, 07:51 AM #1

When I started assembling my first PC in February, I chose to cut back on RAM to save money and bought a 2x4GB Patriot DDR4 kit running at 2666MHz. The CPU was an AMD Ryzen 5 2600. This decision might have been suboptimal because upgrading to a 27-inch 1440p monitor and a new graphics card (GTX 1060 to RTX 2060 Super) would have made RAM the main limitation. I considered the G-Skill Trident-z RGB 2x8GB at 3200MHz, but heard that 32GB could be beneficial for the RTX 2060 Super. Was 3200MHz suitable for a Ryzen 5 2600? And if I install two RAM sticks, can I transfer the old one to another slot even though they differ in frequency?

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mj18wals
Senior Member
256
03-14-2019, 02:07 PM
#2
You don’t require 32gb for gaming. It won’t assist with anything. The optimal choice is a 2x8gb setup with 3600 C16. Adding your old unit won’t improve performance—it might even slow it down. Consider selling it instead. You’re better off with less than 16gb.
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mj18wals
03-14-2019, 02:07 PM #2

You don’t require 32gb for gaming. It won’t assist with anything. The optimal choice is a 2x8gb setup with 3600 C16. Adding your old unit won’t improve performance—it might even slow it down. Consider selling it instead. You’re better off with less than 16gb.

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Super_AapjexD
Posting Freak
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03-18-2019, 03:39 AM
#3
Looking for kits that fit your needs? RGB is a great choice for you!
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Super_AapjexD
03-18-2019, 03:39 AM #3

Looking for kits that fit your needs? RGB is a great choice for you!

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VisiousViper
Member
62
03-22-2019, 04:08 AM
#4
No, I'm not in the US.
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VisiousViper
03-22-2019, 04:08 AM #4

No, I'm not in the US.

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_DarkStone_
Member
227
03-23-2019, 06:07 AM
#5
Yes
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_DarkStone_
03-23-2019, 06:07 AM #5

Yes

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xGary
Junior Member
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03-23-2019, 07:16 AM
#6
The color options appear costly.
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xGary
03-23-2019, 07:16 AM #6

The color options appear costly.

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Erykane67
Member
122
03-23-2019, 12:21 PM
#7
They appear significantly pricier in the 3600MHz version.
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Erykane67
03-23-2019, 12:21 PM #7

They appear significantly pricier in the 3600MHz version.

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lizzard89
Senior Member
707
03-23-2019, 07:58 PM
#8
Great choice! I'll start researching from here. Your question about Gskill versus other options is solid—let me know if you'd like a comparison.
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lizzard89
03-23-2019, 07:58 PM #8

Great choice! I'll start researching from here. Your question about Gskill versus other options is solid—let me know if you'd like a comparison.

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banshee45
Senior Member
726
03-23-2019, 09:00 PM
#9
The brand isn't important when it comes to RAM performance
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banshee45
03-23-2019, 09:00 PM #9

The brand isn't important when it comes to RAM performance