I getting a new gaming PC and have the build pretty covered apart from the RAM.
I will be using it for gaming at most and I don't plan on doing video editing or streaming.
Currently the build is planned with G.Skill Aegis 2X8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11
However, the CL11 makes me feel uneasy, so I thought about paying extra to get an equivalent CL9 version. I've seen the benchmarks, and that the improvement is only minor, but I'm getting a new machine once every 5 years so I'd like to get the most out of it.
Alternatively, 16GB is a bit of an overkill for the near future, so I could possibly go with a higher quality 2X4GB (I assume 2X4 is better than 1X8), for the same price or even cheaper.
My preference for 16GB comes from thinking about the future, not a current need.
The CPU and motherboard I plan to get are Intel Haswell core i5 4670K and Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3G Socket 1150 Z87 Chipset.
I don't mind paying more for better, but I don't like spending extra money blindly - so your input will be appreciated.
Thanks.
I will be using it for gaming at most and I don't plan on doing video editing or streaming.
Currently the build is planned with G.Skill Aegis 2X8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11
However, the CL11 makes me feel uneasy, so I thought about paying extra to get an equivalent CL9 version. I've seen the benchmarks, and that the improvement is only minor, but I'm getting a new machine once every 5 years so I'd like to get the most out of it.
Alternatively, 16GB is a bit of an overkill for the near future, so I could possibly go with a higher quality 2X4GB (I assume 2X4 is better than 1X8), for the same price or even cheaper.
My preference for 16GB comes from thinking about the future, not a current need.
The CPU and motherboard I plan to get are Intel Haswell core i5 4670K and Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3G Socket 1150 Z87 Chipset.
I don't mind paying more for better, but I don't like spending extra money blindly - so your input will be appreciated.
Thanks.
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