- Mar 18, 2015
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Hey guys, right now I have 2x4gb G.Skill ddr3 1866mhz and I'm planning on upgrading to 16gb in the future.
My motherboard is an Asrock z97 Extreme 9 and my CPU is an i5-4690k overclocked to 4.5ghz.
I am looking at a couple options, first option would be to get another two sticks of 4gb 1866mhz.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231538
Second option would be to go with a faster set of ram. 2x8gb 2400mhz.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231672&cm_re=g.skill_ripjaws_X_16gb_ddr3-_-20-231-672-_-Product
And third, I am thinking about getting the 2x8gb 2400mhz and running it with my other two sticks at the lower speed of 1866mhz for a total of 24gb. If it doesn't work I would just use the 16gb of 2400mhz
Would trying to mix them be a stupid idea?
I know that the speed of ram doesn't matter but getting a 2400mhz kit is tempting for some reason.
What would you guys recommend? I will never use 24gb but it sounds cool to have, and if it works why not have the extra memory, is my take on it. The difference between the 2400 and 1866 set is $32, not a big deal for me. I know that going with the 2 sticks of 8gb 2400mhz will provide future expandability but by the time I need 32gb we will probably be using ddr4 or ddr5 as the standard. Thanks guys, all options welcomed and appreciated
My motherboard is an Asrock z97 Extreme 9 and my CPU is an i5-4690k overclocked to 4.5ghz.
I am looking at a couple options, first option would be to get another two sticks of 4gb 1866mhz.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231538
Second option would be to go with a faster set of ram. 2x8gb 2400mhz.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231672&cm_re=g.skill_ripjaws_X_16gb_ddr3-_-20-231-672-_-Product
And third, I am thinking about getting the 2x8gb 2400mhz and running it with my other two sticks at the lower speed of 1866mhz for a total of 24gb. If it doesn't work I would just use the 16gb of 2400mhz
Would trying to mix them be a stupid idea?
I know that the speed of ram doesn't matter but getting a 2400mhz kit is tempting for some reason.
What would you guys recommend? I will never use 24gb but it sounds cool to have, and if it works why not have the extra memory, is my take on it. The difference between the 2400 and 1866 set is $32, not a big deal for me. I know that going with the 2 sticks of 8gb 2400mhz will provide future expandability but by the time I need 32gb we will probably be using ddr4 or ddr5 as the standard. Thanks guys, all options welcomed and appreciated
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