I'm considering upgrading my RAM and need some advice. Should I go for two 16GB DDR4 sticks or just add another 8GB stick to my current setup? For context, I already have one 8GB 2400MHz stick. I'm using an Intel i7 5960x CPU and an RTX 2060 Super GPU. Any thoughts or recommendations?
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Honestly, if you’re short on cash, just grab another 8GB stick. It’s only around $30 right now, which is pretty decent.
You can just fill it up with cheaper mismatched 8GB sticks. Since it’s an older rig, it shouldn’t cause any major issues. Just make sure to enable Quad Channel support for the best performance!
If you're looking for that extra performance boost, consider going for 4 sticks of RAM! Your CPU can handle Quad-Channel, so 4x8GB would give you 32GB. If you really want to push the limits, going for 4x16GB for a total of 64GB could let you set up a RAM disk for super-fast performance.
It’s a good idea to match the RAM you already have! If you add another 8GB stick, you’ll have a total of 16GB, which should work fine for most tasks.
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