I'm currently using a single 16GB RAM stick, and I'm trying to decide whether I should invest in a GPU first or set up dual-channel RAM now and upgrade to a GPU later. I want to know how these two choices would impact my PC's performance, especially in terms of gaming and general use. Thanks!
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It really depends on a few factors, like whether you're looking at DDR4 vs DDR5 RAM, the timings, and what kind of CPU you have. Additionally, the resolution at which you plan to play will also matter. You might want to check out some comparison videos that could give you more insight, like this one: https://youtu.be/hr6p1tqeM3M?si=2MltftKHG5R5BikT.
I appreciate that! For clarity, my setup includes an a520m motherboard with a Ryzen 7500G CPU, and I'm using an older memory stick. With integrated graphics, I'm noticing some laggy performance in certain games, but I can't run both the GPU and RAM upgrade simultaneously right now.