Add or upgrade RAM?

[acerinpa]

OK. I have been hearing that the newest games are "requiring" 16 GB of RAM. Not sure if that is true or not. But, I need help in deciding and I figured it may make a good discussion topic.

Current system = i5 SandyBridge 2500K and a Z77 Asrock extreme 4 MOBO

Current Ram is : 2 x 4 GB 1600 Gskill Ripjaw, Timing 9-9-9-24, Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V

So:
a) Will additional RAM be necessary to run Fallout4 at high 1080p ?

IF I is answered "YES" , Then :

Should I just get 2 more (2 x 4 GB) sticks of the same type ( 1.5 v , same latency) of RAM so I total 16 GB?

or get better/faster RAM and get 2 new (2 x 8GB) sticks to total 16 GB?

Example of new ( not faster) - but the low profiel maybe necessary due to cooler. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0231558&cm_re=ram_ddr3-_-20-231-558-_-Product

Thanks for your help in advance...

 

[S0ULphIRE]

I'm not sure that Fallout4 will *require* 16GB, but as far as the upgrade goes...

I'd just get an extra 2x4GB sticks and call it a day. Unless you upped the cpu/mobo as well, there'd be not much point/gain with getting 1800 or 2100mhz ram. Spend $35 instead of $65 and just get the 2x4GB addition. And yes, match the voltage (avoid DDR3L labelled stick) and 1600Mhz

edit: I have no idea as to the reputability of this brand, but spec-wise they're fine for you and only $32: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820101078

 

[PP Mguire]

Klevv makes amazing RAM. I almost bought some for my rig because I think them as Dominator killers.

You don't need 16GB for any damn game. I said it for the last one that said 16GB required, I bet it doesn't even go over the 3.5GB 32bit limit.

 

[acerinpa]

ya - I kinda figured YOU would say that I don't need extra Ram PP. But I figured it cant hurt. Do you think the Klevv RAM linked by Soulphire will "play nice" with the current RAM that I have. I know there is no "for sures" regarding the mixing of RAM.

 

[PP Mguire]

I've never had any issues mixing DDR3 of any speeds or sizes.

It won't hurt of course, but kind of a waste of money. Least it's only 30 bucks.

 

[acerinpa]

ok very good- is there any such thing as RAM getting old and now wont work well? is there any differences in 2 x 8 =16GB vs 4 x 4 = 16GB?

 

[PP Mguire]

Not really, just less chance of upgrading if you need to.

 

[acerinpa]

LOl- well you don't think I need to upgrade at all - so I think the $33 upgrade fits well. If somewhere down the road I need more Ram- then it will be at a time when I really need more than that upgraded.

 

[setishock]

I have 16gigs on my desk rig. I got it when I was building it just for ****s and giggles. It's a matched set of Vengeance from Corsair. Didn't cost all that much.
You're going to be better off with a good vid card rather than more ram.

 

[acerinpa]

NO doubt- but the card I have is a R290 and I don't see me putting out $300 plus to get a better card. I figure I will be putting together a completely new rig in a year or so. At that time I will "do it right" with all components - probably DDR4 at that time.

I ordered the RAM linked above - I could not find a better deal anywhere else. Thanks Soulphire.