Comment on Noob RAM speed question
HC4L@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
There is no simple answer here. Usually not having enough RAM is worse than having slow ram. That being said, having 3200mhz DDR4 you might have something like a Ryzen 3000 / 5000 series cpu who are very picky about the RAM it supports. Intel is way less picky. Last time I checked DDR4 was dirt cheap. If you have a few bucks to spare you could buy a 16GB kit from the QVL of your motherboard/CPU used or new and have both the speed, the memory size and dual-channel support.
Cort@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
I think the simple answer is yes 2 sticks is better than one. If only due to the speed increase from moving to dual channel memory.
Also, you may want to check ram prices again, they’ve literally doubled in the last couple months. Even on ddr4. Used ram might be a substantially cheaper option for the next month or so, until those prices go up too.
TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
Ya the guy at the shop selling me the 8gb 2400mhz was saying these same sticks sold for almost half the price in september. I can’t find any 8gb 3200mhz ddr4 less than $100 in town
Cort@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
They’re $20-35 per stick (8GB 3200mt/s) on eBay right now. looks like people are already raising the prices on the used market too, but not everyone has yet.
TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
Oh god damn