Hey everyone! I think my RAM might be failing, and I could really use some advice. I'm looking to upgrade to 32 GB, but I'm not sure if my current setup can handle that. Here are the specs of my build:
- Intel Core i5-4570 CPU
- Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU.
Can anyone suggest the best RAM options for me? Thanks!
3 Answers
If you're set on RAM, just look for any DDR3 sticks you can find. 1600MHz is pretty standard for that generation.
Honestly, upgrading RAM with a CPU like yours isn’t really worth it. The i5-4570 is really old and uses DDR3 memory, while we're on DDR5 now. You'd want something more modern to really benefit from a RAM upgrade.
Your current CPU is definitely holding your GPU back. I recommend looking to upgrade to something like a Ryzen 5 5500 or 5600 which would allow you to use DDR4 RAM. If you have the budget, going for AM5 and DDR5 would be fantastic.
Would a setup with a GeForce RTX 4060, Ryzen 5 7600, and DDR4 RAM work well for me? I'm totally new to building PCs, so I'm just trying to understand!