I'm currently using a single stick of 16GB DDR4 RAM, and I'm considering upgrading to a new pair of 16GB sticks for a total of 32GB. I've been experiencing significant FPS drops in games, especially Fortnite, and I also do some streaming. My setup includes an NVIDIA 4060 Ti, Intel i7 12700K, ASUS B660 motherboard, an 800W power supply, and a 165Hz monitor. Do you think adding more RAM will help with the FPS drops and improve my overall gaming experience?
2 Answers
You should absolutely keep that new 2x16GB RAM kit! Going from single channel to dual channel will give you a nice performance boost, especially if you're running out of RAM during gaming and streaming sessions.
Upgrading to 32GB is definitely worth it, especially since your current RAM is running in single channel mode. Getting two paired sticks not only increases your RAM, but it'll also improve performance by allowing dual channel operation, which can really help with the FPS drops you're seeing in games like Fortnite.
Sounds like a solid plan! Just ensure the new RAM matches your current one as closely as possible.