Ram tips - 2133mHz 8GB vs 1333mHz 16GB

TheFriendlyMedic · Jul 4, 2014

Right now I have 8GB of 1333mHz RAM, I am looking to upgrade to faster RAM below $100 around 2133mHz, between doing this and adding another 8GB of 1333mHz RAM which would improve performance more?

What i'm looking at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231554
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231689
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231518
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231476

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

What specs?

draconis123 · Jul 4, 2014

Faster RAM will give you better performance as long as the timings are low. But the difference is a couple frames at most in games. Doubling RAM capacity won't increase performance but will allow you to have more programs open.

TheFriendlyMedic · Jul 4, 2014

My computer setup:
CPU: Intel i3-3220
Motherboard: Asus P8B75-M micro-ATX LGA 1155
Memory: 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333mHz
Memory Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon 7870 2GB
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B 80PLUS Bronze Certified

I will be upgrading my CPU to a 3570k soon.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

What you have is more than sufficient.

TheFriendlyMedic · Jul 4, 2014

Upgrading the speed of my RAM won't provide a tangible benefit for games like Battlefield 4 for example?
I get sub-standard performance due to my i3 currently but I thought the RAM also needed improvement.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

After you buy the 3570k upgrade to 8 gb of 1866.

draconis123 · Jul 4, 2014

Upgrading your cpu will provide big improvements. Then you can upgrade your ram if you feel it's necessary. CPU is your weakest link.

TheFriendlyMedic · Jul 4, 2014

Thanks for the help guys.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

Glad to assist.

TheFriendlyMedic · Jul 4, 2014

Actually, one more thing, which of the 8GB RAMs I listed do you guys think would be best?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $84.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

TheFriendlyMedic · Jul 4, 2014

Why not the 2133mHz? They are the same price.

Well $5 less on OutletPC but That doesn't make too much of a difference to me.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

If it's close in price go for it .

TheFriendlyMedic · Jul 4, 2014

Alright this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231518 it is then.

Thanks again

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

Perfect

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