- Jan 30, 2013
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Hey all - I'm doing a *lot* of 4k video editing with Davinci Resolve on my 1.5-year old PC. I spend quite a lot of time waiting for video to render during the actual editing process; it often takes 6 or 8 playthroughs to get smooth playback as it caches, then when I make adjustments to the clip, the process begins all over again. I thought this may just be what's expected when editing 4k video, but I've realized my 8 GB of RAM may well be the culprit. Here's what I've got now:
i5-6600k @ 3.50
Win10 Home 64-bit
GTX 970
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB
WD HDD 2TB
2x 4GB sticks of 2400- I don't recall exactly what brand but can open the case if it would be helpful.
Mobo: ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming, LGA1151, DDR4 3400*(*O.C.)/ 3333*/ 3200*/ 3100*/ 3000*/ 2933*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2133, 4 DIMM
I do use the SSD for editing.
So I know I have a lot of options here but I have absolutely no idea which way to turn. If it's not hugely expensive, I'd like to go for 32GB RAM; what do you all recommend? I get that the mobo will accept up to 3400, but man, that stuff is expensive! And should I go 4 sticks or 2 to eventually upgrade to 64 (?!?!?!?)
Sorry for all the dumb questions - I figured I'd just go right to the people that know!
Many thanks, all!
UPDATE: been doing more research. I see that the difference between lower-speed memory and higher-speed may not be that massive. I also see the asterisks above after every speed except 2133 - does that mean I would have to OC something to make it work? I've never messed with overclocking and I'd rather not unless it's pretty simple; should I go with two 16GB sticks of 2133? Or is it worth it to go with a higher speed?
Thank you VERY much for the advice!!
i5-6600k @ 3.50
Win10 Home 64-bit
GTX 970
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB
WD HDD 2TB
2x 4GB sticks of 2400- I don't recall exactly what brand but can open the case if it would be helpful.
Mobo: ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming, LGA1151, DDR4 3400*(*O.C.)/ 3333*/ 3200*/ 3100*/ 3000*/ 2933*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2133, 4 DIMM
I do use the SSD for editing.
So I know I have a lot of options here but I have absolutely no idea which way to turn. If it's not hugely expensive, I'd like to go for 32GB RAM; what do you all recommend? I get that the mobo will accept up to 3400, but man, that stuff is expensive! And should I go 4 sticks or 2 to eventually upgrade to 64 (?!?!?!?)
Sorry for all the dumb questions - I figured I'd just go right to the people that know!
Many thanks, all!
UPDATE: been doing more research. I see that the difference between lower-speed memory and higher-speed may not be that massive. I also see the asterisks above after every speed except 2133 - does that mean I would have to OC something to make it work? I've never messed with overclocking and I'd rather not unless it's pretty simple; should I go with two 16GB sticks of 2133? Or is it worth it to go with a higher speed?
Thank you VERY much for the advice!!
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