New memory 8+4 or save up and 8+8?

[rip]

Most of you would say 8+8 

I need some new RAM. Been looking at some on Ebay as other stores would not fit in my budget at all

 

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hot-4GB-PC3-12800-DDR3-1600-Mhz-240Pin-4G-Ram-For-AMD-Motherboard-Desktop-Memory-/302165623476?hash=item465a7982b4:g:e0QAAOSw241YUH7e

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/4GB-DDR3-PC3-12800U-1600MHz-240pin-DIMM-Desktop-RAM-Memory-Only-For-AMD-Chipset-/152366535363?hash=item2379c0d2c3:g:3usAAOSwCGVX62wT

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/4GB-DDR3-2RX8-PC3-12800U-1600MHz-240pin-DIMM-Desktop-Memory-Only-For-AMD-Chipset-/351938288073?hash=item51f12819c9:g:ucwAAOSwmLlX5Pp9

 

It claims for AMD only but would Intel i5 4460 work on a H81 motherboard?

https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Motherboards/H81ME/specifications/

 

I have 27 CAD to spend only. If you did find one then please note about shipping and tax. Basically I have less than 20 CAD. There is a 13% tax. (go calculate that)

 

Clearly budget can only do 4GB. Would it affect much if I went for 12 GB instead of 16. Would that be a regretful decision

Why more RAM? I do video editing. Usage can go up to 80-90%. Gaming as well would also sometime get high. I believe 12 is enough?

 

Having 8GB RAM now. Only have one more slot so it's either 1x8GB or 1x4GB. 2 or 1 is out of question obviously. 

 

Also, I have PayPal. Local places like Kijiji or Craigslist most likely won't accept PayPal transfer, they want my cash

 

It might take quite some time to save up. I would want it now

 

[Energycore]

I would get a single 8GB stick. There has to be somewhere that accepts your $27 for it

 

[Guest]

I managed to get 8 gb moar ram (DDR3) for just 15 euros, localy. (could jump on my bike, and get it used) Was 2 sticks of 4 gb each, my mobo has 4 memory slots. It took me about 3 weeks to find this ad, while I was checking for moar ram, 2 times a day.

 

If I were you, I would save up for an extra 8 gb stick, since you have no moar place for extra sticks.

[rip]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

I would get a single 8GB stick. There has to be somewhere that accepts your $27 for it

 

Hardly

Just now, Dutch-stoner said:

I managed to get 8 gb moar ram (DDR3) for just 15 euros, localy. (could jump on my bike, and get it used) Was 2 sticks of 4 gb each, my mobo has 4 memory slots. It took me about 3 weeks to find this ad, while I was checking for moar ram, 2 times a day.

 

If I were you, I would save up for an extra 8 gb stick, since you have no moar place for extra sticks.

But the question still remain. Would 12GB be a pain in the ass compared to 16?

[Guest]

Just now, rip said:

But the question still remain. Would 12GB be a pain in the ass compared to 16?

I never used 12, only (in this computer) 8 and 16 gb. I really like my 16gb, and depending on the games I play, it really gets close to 90%. (Space Engineers, think of Minecraft on steroids, 2 gb going to my APU/GPU)

[Guest]

I'd go 8. Probably would be fine to get 4 but I just think it would be nicer and more noticable upgrade.