I'm building a budget PC mainly for casual gaming, like Minecraft, Warzone, and CS. I'm considering my RAM options and need some advice. Here are my choices:
1. One stick of 16GB DDR5 6000MHz.
2. Two sticks of 8GB DDR5 6000MHz (totaling 16GB in dual channel).
3. Two sticks of 16GB DDR5 6000MHz or 5800MHz (totaling 32GB; this isn't my preferred option).
If I go with just one stick now, I plan to add another 16GB stick later with the same frequency. What do you all think?
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Honestly, I'd recommend going for option 2. Having two sticks of 8GB will allow you to utilize dual channel, which significantly boosts performance by doubling memory bandwidth. Option 3 is even better if you can swing it for future-proofing, but option 1 wouldn't be the best for your CPU's performance. It just limits what you can do with your setup.
Totally agree! Single-channel is a big no-go if you're aiming for gaming performance. Even if you plan to add later, starting with two sticks makes a notable difference.