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RAM for new build

Hey! I'm getting a new PC for gaming together, but I'm torn on what RAM specs would be optimal, would appreciate some help!

 

The current build is attached

 

As you can see, I'm currently going with 32GB 3200MHz CL14, I'm wondering if 16GB 3600MHz CL14 would be better, or if maybe 32 gigs of 3600 CL14 would be worth the price increase of around 200USD

 

Thank you!

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Above 3200/cl14 you won't see a large performance difference. Certainly not worth the increased price of better binned RAM. 

 

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If are using for professional workload than go with 32gb like video editing etc or u want to do streaming then 32gb may be ur best choice or else go 16gb if only using it for gaming

And when comes to speed I would to go any I higher than 3200mhz ram because very little performance gain but if price is the same for both go 3600 

 

If can try to get 3200mhz cl11 or cl12 which would better 

 

Hope I helped 

 

 

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5 minutes ago, FruitBasketSilex said:

Above 3200/cl14 you won't see a large performance difference. Certainly not worth the increased price of better binned RAM. 

Alright, so 32GB 3600/14 is out.

Would 16GB 3600/14 be better than 32GB 3200/14 around the same price for futureproofing?

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6 minutes ago, FruitBasketSilex said:

Above 3200/cl14 you won't see a large performance difference. Certainly not worth the increased price of better binned RAM. 

Lul, I'm moving too fast through these posts. 

 

If you're just gaming get the 16gb if the 32gb costs an extra 200$. 16gb is the sweet spot for gaming. 

 

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4 minutes ago, Birrin said:

Alright, so 32GB 3600/14 is out.

Would 16GB 3600/14 be better than 32GB 3200/14 around the same price for futureproofing?

My choice would be 32gb kit 

Because u can overclock these ram to 3600 MHz easily in the future

This is my opinion 

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1 minute ago, Birrin said:

Alright, so 32GB 3600/14 is out.

Would 16GB 3600/14 be better than 32GB 3200/14 around the same price for futureproofing?

If they're the same price, I'd just take the 32gb. The 16gb is technically faster but not noticeably so. 

 

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