RAM Speed Vs Value

[Firestop3]

So I currently have 2x4GB 2400MHz C16 DDR4 Corsair LPX sticks but they are still within the return period so I am wondering if there will be any benefit from swapping to 2x4GB 3000MHz C15 sticks for only $10 extra? Is there a way to calculate performance and compare the real difference between the two? Thanks for any input!

[WereCat]

Depends on what CPU you have, but there will be difference in the most part.

For $10? I would go for it.

[manikyath]

dont get 2x4GB DDR4, it's almost a hilareous waste of money.

 

but if you already have them, just keep it as it is.

[dizmo]

That's a lot of hassle for something that likely won't give you much in terms of gains.

If you're running an APU, maybe.

 

[Legolessed]

21 minutes ago, Firestop3 said:

So I currently have 2x4GB 2400MHz C16 DDR4 Corsair LPX sticks but they are still within the return period so I am wondering if there will be any benefit from swapping to 2x4GB 3000MHz C15 sticks for only $10 extra? Is there a way to calculate performance and compare the real difference between the two? Thanks for any input!

i haven't switched to ddr4 yet but all i know is that i saw maybe a frame or 2 difference when i went from 1066mhz to 1600mhz ram. dont know if this is comparable but i hope i helped! 

[Firestop3]

3 hours ago, manikyath said:

dont get 2x4GB DDR4, it's almost a hilareous waste of money.

 

but if you already have them, just keep it as it is.

Why not? I want dual channel without the extra 60 dollars for two 8 gig sticks, and it leaves room for me to double it to 16 later on

[manikyath]

1 minute ago, Firestop3 said:

Why not? I want dual channel without the extra 60 dollars for two 8 gig sticks, and it leaves room for me to double it to 16 later on

because 16GB ram for gaming is gonna be here faster than you're probably imagining.