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RAM Decision - Help!

Lumar
By Lumar
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I want to upgrade my RAM to 32GB and I'm struggling to decide price value vs. speed.

PC Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz (4GHz boost) [6 cores, 12 logical processors]
MOBO: ASUS TUF Mark 1 X299

What I want to use the PC for:
- Mostly Audio Production
- 1080p - 4K video editing. Not more than 4K
- Very light 1080p gaming.

DDR4 16GB x 2, 3200 MHz = $167 USD (New)
DDR4 16GB x 2, 2666 MHz = $156 USD (New)

(Prices are converted from my local currency; ZAR to USD)

Would the little extra money be worth the extra speed for the 3200MHz?

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7 minutes ago, Lumar said:

Would the little extra money be worth the extra speed for the 3200MHz?

depends on timings

desktop

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r5 3600,3450@0.9v (0.875v get) 4.2ghz@1.25v (1.212 get) | custom loop cpu&gpu 1260mm nexxos xt45 | MSI b450i gaming ac | crucial ballistix 2x8 3000c15->3733c15@1.39v(1.376v get) |Zotac 2060 amp | 256GB Samsung 950 pro nvme | 1TB Adata su800 | 4TB HGST drive | Silverstone SX500-LG

HTPC

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HTPC i3 7300 | Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H | 16GB G Skill | Adata XPG SX8000 128GB M.2 | Many HDDs | Rosewill FBM-01 | Corsair CXM 450W

 

 

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