Upgrading memory on MSI prebuild

[txsro]

hi, 

i am looking to upgrade the ram on my prebuild msi pc. i currently have 2x4 kingston msi24d4s7s8mb-8 (2400hz). i want to put in another 8gb, since a couple of new games i got in the past time feel really laggy. though im questioning, can i put in a different brand/model of ram (with same speed) or do i have to get the same model, id rather not though, since the model my pc currently has is available very limited. 

[Slottr]

You can usually mix and match, sometimes motherboards are picky.

 

Though- I doubt that it's your ram slowing you down in games. What specs does your system have?

[txsro]

ive got a 1050 ti, with i5 7400 (MSI Nightblade MIB 7RB-249EU) 

[txsro]

especially in gta5 and forza horizon 4, ram hits 100% and seems to cause stutters. not fully sure if its ram though i believe 12 or 16gb will make it run better

[Slottr]

7 minutes ago, txsro said:

especially in gta5 and forza horizon 4, ram hits 100% and seems to cause stutters. not fully sure if its ram though i believe 12 or 16gb will make it run better

Really? Hm. It should help then- was sure gta didn't use more than 5-6. Consider just getting a full kit anyways though. You can get faster memory for when you eventually upgrade your cpu.

 

Like this:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2skwrH/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3000c15r

 

I'd still put a fair bit of blame on your gpu and cpu. They're getting outdated.

[txsro]

yeah i guess going with 2x8 will be the best to do, but idk about upgrading my cpu. i really want to get a 3600 with 5600 xt. though upgrading this prebuild will become a pain in the ass, same for selling it. 

[txsro]

the fps on the 1050 ti doesnt get me down, only thing is i run red dead with 40fps on 720p. but i can deal with that. rather that then spending a bunch of money on an entirely new pc. im pretty sure the only better gpu id be able to upgrade to is the 1060. since i have a 350w atx flex psu. not sure if i can replace these with a different kind of psu.