I'm currently using a Kingston Fury 16GB stick at 2400MHz in one channel, along with two T-Force 8GB sticks at 3200MHz in the other channel, giving me a total of 32GB. I know this setup limits my clock speed to 2400MHz. My PC is mainly used for mid to high-intensity 1440p gaming—think something more demanding than casual games but not quite at the max settings for upcoming titles like GTA6. I have the option to buy two 16GB sticks at 3200MHz for a reasonable price. Is this significant enough of an upgrade to make the purchase worth it?
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Honestly, I'm surprised those mismatched RAM sticks even work together! Upgrading to 3200MHz would definitely decrease latency, which could improve performance by a few percent during gaming. If your current setup is stable, you might be okay sticking with it for now. But considering you're planning to keep your PC for a while, getting those faster RAM sticks at a good price could be a smart move. Plus, selling your old sticks would help offset the cost!
What motherboard are you using? That's a key factor here!
I've been noticing some small stutters during gameplay, so I suspect it could be related to the RAM. Stability is hit or miss for me too. But spending around $100 for 32GB of faster RAM sounds like a solid deal in today’s market!