I'm in the process of building a high-performance video editing rig, and I'm debating whether to go with 24GB RAM sticks or 32GB ones. I've noticed that when looking at super-fast RAM options from G.Skill (like those over 8000MHz), they only offer the 24GB sticks. Also, I'm curious about how much of a performance difference the RAM speed makes. I can get away with 7600MHz, but would 8400MHz be noticeably faster? I'll be juggling Firefox, DaVinci Resolve, and Affinity Publisher/Designer simultaneously, alongside other applications. My overall setup is flexible right now, but I'm aiming for something top-of-the-line, possibly looking at 64-128GB RAM eventually. Any insights on RAM choices or recommendations for my build would be appreciated!
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Honestly, I would prioritize stability and capacity over slight speed increases. For the kind of work you’re doing, having reliable memory is crucial, especially since you’re dealing with large video files. I suggest going for something like 6000MHz CL30 or 6400MHz CL32. You might hit some instability if you push it to 8000MHz, and that could cause problems during your editing process.
Stability is key – upgrading without a proven track record is risky!
If you're aiming for high speeds, yeah, 8000MT/s can technically work, but it might take some tweaking. Realistically, I’d stick to 6000MT/s as it’s much easier to manage and more stable for your needs. And for RAM size, consider getting 2x48GB sticks instead of 4, as adding more sticks could limit your speeds.
True, going for fewer sticks is a solid plan for maintaining speed stability!
Yes, faster RAM does help, but when it comes to video editing, having enough RAM is more important. Your workflow will rely more on how fast your storage is rather than just RAM speed. You’ll definitely notice a few seconds difference with faster RAM, but if your RAM isn’t large enough, you’ll run into more issues.
Exactly! Make sure your storage and RAM sizes are balanced for the best performance.
What do you think about the recent issues with RAM in Intel systems? I want to avoid any pitfalls since this is for my work at a non-profit.