Recommended memory speed for virtualization and coding PC

[datho]

Hello!

I'm new here. I'm building my first new custom PC and used LTT a lot as a source for research, benchmarks, etc.

The PC will include 6700K, Gigbyte Z170 h3dp MoBo, 16GB RAM. GPU is not included as I don't really need one. (as I said, this PC is not intended for gaming.)

I'm not sure if I should stick to the stock Skylake RAM speed (2133Mhz) or buy a faster stick (3000Mhz CL15, for instance, costs about ~$50 more here at my local store).

As already mentioned, this PC will bew used to code (Python, Java, C/C++) and virtualize Linux machines (only one machine at a time however.)

What do you guys think? If it's not needed, I guess I'll waste that money on bigger HDD (SSD is already included - 850 EVO ).

Thanks in advance.

P.S.: Already watched the video where Linus compared DDR3 RAMs and it's influence on gaming, but I'm asking on influence on virtualization and programming.

[ARikozuM]

Stick to 2133Mhz. There's nothing to be gained from faster RAM.

[Carlos1010]

11 minutes ago, datho said:

stick to the stock Skylake RAM speed (2133Mhz)

Stick with that because it wont make a impact when just coding, even in gaming you wont see the difference too. Get a bigger HDD

[Mike Soda]

12 minutes ago, datho said:

Hello!

I'm new here. I'm building my first new custom PC and used LTT a lot as a source for research, benchmarks, etc.

The PC will include 6700K, Gigbyte Z170 h3dp MoBo, 16GB RAM. GPU is not included as I don't really need one. (as I said, this PC is not intended for gaming.)

I'm not sure if I should stick to the stock Skylake RAM speed (2133Mhz) or buy a faster stick (3000Mhz CL15, for instance, costs about ~$50 more here at my local store).

As already mentioned, this PC will bew used to code (Python, Java, C/C++) and virtualize Linux machines (only one machine at a time however.)

What do you guys think? If it's not needed, I guess I'll waste that money on bigger HDD (SSD is already included - 850 EVO ).

Thanks in advance.

P.S.: Already watched the video where Linus compared DDR3 RAMs and it's influence on gaming, but I'm asking on influence on virtualization and programming.

 

1 minute ago, ARikozuM said:

Stick to 2133Mhz. There's nothing to be gained from faster RAM.

If he can find some 2400 at a lower latency then a 2133 kit though then it'd be worth it.

[datho]

Thanks guys! So I guess I'd pic the cheapest RAM (manufactured by a trusted brand) with the lowest latency and highest speed. 

If someone thinks that RAM speed is important for my tasks I'll be happy to hear it...