Is this much RAM sufficient enough for this APU?

Paul Baumer · Nov 10, 2013

I am currently constructing an inexpensive computer build just under $500. A couple of components include an AMD A10-6800K APU and a G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB DDR3 1866 RAM. Throughout my research I have been informed that an APU is heavily memory dependent and requires at least an 8GB RAM for the APU to run at its optimized potential in a gaming environment. Is this statement true or am I able to run the APU with just 4GB RAM in a moderate to semi-intensive gaming load?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113331

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231474

robax91 · Nov 10, 2013

You should get 8GB and try to get it as fast as possible. The gaming performance scales with the speed for an APU. Also make sure to get dual channel and not a single stick.

Tradesman1 · Nov 10, 2013

Agree would look to 2x4GB of 1866, 2133 preferred, something like:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455

Paul Baumer · Nov 10, 2013

Thank you for the suggestion, but would I be fine with just 4GB of RAM? With the price of memory nowadays I don't really want to spend much on memory. I forgot to mention this but I don't play component intensive games such as Battlefield 3 or Skyrim. At most I play titles such as Napoleon Total War along with the occasional World of Tanks.

Tradesman1 · Nov 10, 2013

It's definitely your call - keep in mind prices are likely to continue to increase

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