RAM

[richyman]

Im wanna build a pc and Im new in all this but after a little research i have decided on the cpu and gpu, I just want to know what is better, having four ram sticks of 4gb or two og 8gb?

Thx.

[SkimmyMcG]

4x4GB sticks in my opinion, but 2x8GB if you're gonna get more for whatever reason.

[niofalpha]

Depends on your platform... If you have a Motherboard that supports Quad Channel than 4 would be better. If not two 8 GB's would be superior.

[teddyteddyteddy]

if you won't upgrade to 32gb or something, the 4 sticks would look cooler.  I would get 4 for that reason lol

[ANewFace]

If you ever want 32GB then get 2X8gb

[Geekazoid]

Im wanna build a pc and Im new in all this but after a little research i have decided on the cpu and gpu, I just want to know what is better, having four ram sticks of 4gb or two og 8gb?

Thx.

What RAM are you looking at getting exactly?

[ProKoN]

2x8gb is always preferred over 4x4gb

 

better for future expansion

 

less strain on the memory controller

 

more desirable when its time to re-sell

[Sauron]

Technically 4x4gb is better, however you won't notice much of a performance difference anyway and with 2x8 you can upgrade if you ever feel the need for 32gb (I doubt you will but still).

[richyman]

Wow, Im just checking this and Im surprise I got a lot of answers in so little time.

Thank you all for yor help, I think Im gonna pick 2x8, I feel it more practical and ,since theres not much of a performance difference, I could also expand in a few years when it makes sense.

Btw I chose the gtx 970 and the I7-4790K, after a lot of research, they seemed the best options, what do you guys think?