I5 2500k recommended ram

[pell380]

i have intel core i5 2500k with 4gb ddr3 ram 1333mhz
what is the recommended ram for max perfomance for core i5 2500k and does ram help in multi taksing
i have intel dh67cl

 

[o1die]

If your board has the extra slots, another 4 gb won't hurt. I got some patriot 1333 2x4 gb for only $23.50 after rebate at newegg, and I spent the rebate card on food. Wait for black friday if you can. Extra ram always helps, but mostly for video work. Frys had 4 sticks of 4 gb 1600 recently for only $75.

 

[pell380]

i just wanna ask that does game become more smooth if i add another 4 gb ram and what maximum ram shoulkd one have in ur opinion ????? for gaming and normal use.

 

[soccerdocks]

You will not see much of a performance increase (if any) in gaming smoothness by going from 4 gb to 8 gb total. The only benefit that you will see is that applications will load up faster because they will be cached in the memory.

If you want better gaming performance you'll have to buy a graphics card.

 

[homiezheadsup]

you want to consult the user manual of the specific motherboard for the best paired match of ram. that will yield the best results for it was tested in the lab.

 

[pell380]

so gtx 550ti or gtx460 will be a good buy for now days gaming cant buy 560ti bcz i have to buy a good psu also

 

[pell380]

hello my board is intel dh67cl it does not support ram above 1333mzh :-(

 

[o1die]

1600 ram should work on your board but at 1333 speed, unless your board allows you to bump up the cpu fsb for overclocking. I ordered 16 gb of gskill 1333 for $69 yesterday. Gskill is good ram. I bet someone has this ram for $55-60 on black friday.