8gb ram vs 12gb ram

[sitbar]

Hi, in my new build, ill was gonna go with 8gigs of ram. But then since I will be video editing/rendering for youtube, I decided to go with 12. But I need to know if it will make much of a difference.
This is the build http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/nLy0
Also suggesting some ram would be nice as well

 

[rolli59]

Either go with 8 or 16GB. 16GB will help with editing.

 

[sitbar]

Why not 12? And do you know which 16 I should get?

 

[azathoth]

The 1155 chipset supports Dual Channel RAM.

This means the best configuration to have is Two DIMMS of higher density, rather than four lower density DIMMS

So look for a 2x8GB kit to purchase.
This RAM http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231558
Is only a bit more expensive, and would be the best choice for you.

 

[rolli59]

Your motherboard and CPU is set up for dual channel ram, either two or 4 sticks. http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/part/patriot-memory-pvi316g160c9k

 

[sitbar]

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