RAM Upgrade Suggestions

[Lucidire]

Hey, so I have these old G-Skill 2133mhz 2x4gb sticks and am in need for an upgrade, would it be better for me to look for another pair of 2x4gb sticks or just a new pair to make 16gb or even more? It kinda sucks cuz RAM is expensive af rn but i really want to upgrade. Thanks!

[bebejapes]

1 hour ago, Lucidire said:

Hey, so I have these old G-Skill 2133mhz 2x4gb sticks and am in need for an upgrade, would it be better for me to look for another pair of 2x4gb sticks or just a new pair to make 16gb or even more? It kinda sucks cuz RAM is expensive af rn but i really want to upgrade. Thanks!

depends on the purpose. its cheaper though to find another 2x4 ram sticks. but check the timings because it can cause BSOD.

[JammyCreedog]

What is your ram usage like when u do what you do?  If you're not over 70% usage then getting more ram is a waste of money.

If you have a good motherboard and feel that you'll benefit from faster frequencies, i suggest you look at 2x4gb kits of ddr4 3200.

[Nicnac]

depends on your mobo. how many channels? I'd go for increased capacity especially on older systems but make sure it's compatible

[Lucidire]

i should probably add that my mobo is the MSI Z370 PRO A and I've been using it for gaming and recently blackops suggests 12, so guess I'm upgrading.

[Lucidire]

5 hours ago, JammyCreedog said:

What is your ram usage like when u do what you do?  If you're not over 70% usage then getting more ram is a waste of money.

If you have a good motherboard and feel that you'll benefit from faster frequencies, i suggest you look at 2x4gb kits of ddr4 3200.

mostly gaming as I mentioned in my other comment, I don't think I'll benefit that much from higher frequency? I dont really know really lol