I'm building a budget PC with a GTX 1650 Super OC that I got from a friend. I'm trying to decide whether to buy 2x8GB of RAM now and add another 2x8GB later or to just go for 2x16GB right away. Ultimately, I want 32GB in total and I'm using a Ryzen 5 5500. What do you suggest?
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It kind of depends on your setup. Since you're using a Ryzen 5 5500, make sure to check how it handles RAM configurations. Quad-channel support isn't a thing for most consumer boards, so 2x sticks would generally be more reliable.
Opting for 2x16GB is definitely the better choice if you're aiming for 32GB of RAM. Having 4 sticks can be pretty tricky to manage, so keep it simple with the 2 sticks.
Got it! Thanks for the tip. I'll stick with fewer sticks to avoid issues.