I'm about to build a gaming PC. I want 8 GB, so the only question is whether to get 4 x 2 GB or 8 GB. I know that usually people go for 2 x 4 GB for dual channel memory. However, how much advantage do you actually get? Do you get more or less than 5% FPS extra in a game?
The motherboard I'm getting has four memory slots (like most) and can support up to 32 GB memory (like most). I know for a gaming PC, memory doesn't usually exceed 8 GB of usage, so 16 GB and more is overkill. So should I just get a 2 x 4 GB setup since I would be limited to 16 GB total then, but that's still enough? Or get a 8 GB stick and then I'd open the possibility of 32 GB memory? I'm guessing the 2 x 4 GB route is best?
Also on a side note, I'm getting the Asus P8Z77-V LK motherboard with the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, and I'm concerned that the cooler might block one of the memory slots, since I've heard that it can be quite wide too. Or does that only apply to micro ATX boards?
The motherboard I'm getting has four memory slots (like most) and can support up to 32 GB memory (like most). I know for a gaming PC, memory doesn't usually exceed 8 GB of usage, so 16 GB and more is overkill. So should I just get a 2 x 4 GB setup since I would be limited to 16 GB total then, but that's still enough? Or get a 8 GB stick and then I'd open the possibility of 32 GB memory? I'm guessing the 2 x 4 GB route is best?
Also on a side note, I'm getting the Asus P8Z77-V LK motherboard with the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, and I'm concerned that the cooler might block one of the memory slots, since I've heard that it can be quite wide too. Or does that only apply to micro ATX boards?
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