Going single 4gb or 8gb ?

Goden Nox

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I'm building a budget "future proof" itx lga1151 system.
Problem is: as it is an itx board, i'm only getting 2 ram slots
I am really concerned about "future proofing"
I really don't want to waste 40$ on a stick of 4gb ram to then replace it
At the same time, everyone says 8gb is the sweetspot
I don't know if i'll be doing any video editing, or anything else inthe future, that's why i want to future proof the build
What's your opinion ?
Should i go 8gb and then if needed add another 8gb stick to a total of 16gb ?
Or should i just stay with 4gb and if needed go with another 4gb for a total of 8gb ?
(I know that if i go 4gb, i'll upgrade to 8gb sooner or later)
 
Solution
8GB is rather quickly going by the way of the old - there are already games that call for 16GB, and increased DRAM usage isn't going to go down, apps and games will continue to want more - if even thinking of 'future' go a 2x8GB now

Tradesman1

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8GB is rather quickly going by the way of the old - there are already games that call for 16GB, and increased DRAM usage isn't going to go down, apps and games will continue to want more - if even thinking of 'future' go a 2x8GB now
 
Solution
What is the rest of your specs?
What will this build be used for primarily?

I see three viable options for your "budget" build.
In ascending order of preference(and descending budget)

1. 4gb kit. use a 2 x 2gb kit for max performance.
Plan to throw it away when your needs change.
2. 8gb kit of 2 x 4gb. You may never need 16gb. Do not buy a single 8gb stick, you may not be guaranteed a working 8gb upgrade.
3. Buy your 16gb kit now. 2 x 8gb.

Ram speed is irrelevant for all choices unless you will be using integrated graphics.
Then, faster ram speed is worthwhile.
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