I built my PC back in 2022 and now I'm looking to start streaming a variety of games, including Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. When I first built it, I only had one RAM stick, thinking I'd upgrade later if needed. However, while streaming Odyssey, my PC struggled to keep up. Do you think I need to invest in more RAM? Also, I'm concerned that RAM prices, especially for DDR5, won't drop anytime soon. Here are my specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060
- SSD: Samsung 990 Pro M.2 1TB
- HDD: WD Blue 320GB (an old hand-me-down)
- RAM: Kingston KF548C38-16 1x16GB
- Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z690-P
3 Answers
First off, have you tried running games without streaming? It might help pinpoint if the issue is just from streaming or a hardware bottleneck. Check how much RAM your system uses while gaming too! For Odyssey, it sounds like you're maxing out your RAM.
I think you definitely need more RAM. Your performance will improve significantly! You could either grab a single stick that matches your current one or buy a set of two and sell your existing stick. Just keep an eye out for steep prices.
That's the issue though—I'm having a hard time finding my exact RAM stick, so would any compatible pair work? What's the best way to ensure they won't break the bank?
Yeah, a memory upgrade is probably your best bet! Upgrading to a matched pair can help with performance, and since you're streaming, it's pretty important. Your other components seem solid, so they'll hold up for a while longer.
I noticed that too! My second monitor keeps disconnecting while playing Odyssey, which makes it tough to manage. In Odyssey it uses around 10GB, while in Stardew, it's about 8GB.