- Nov 27, 2015
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Hi! A few months ago I had requested help on deciding a new GPU, and I was guided well by the community here. I just bought a 1080 Ti (EVGA FTW3). But I have an ancient system, and have a few questions regarding it.
First off, here's my current setup:
MoBo: Intel DH67BL
Processor: Intel i5 2500K @3.30 GHz (4 cores)
GPU: NVidia 1080 Ti (11GB, EVGA)
PSU: Seasonic 750W 80+ Bronze
RAM: 2 x 4GB Corsair XMS 3 1600MHz DDR3 1.65volts
HDD: 2 x 2TB Western Digital WD20EARS
Monitor: Dell 22" TFT
Keyboard: Logitech G510
Mouse: Dragon War Leviathan
As you can see, I have more GPU RAM than system RAM. With the above setup, would you advise me to buy more RAM? Before you answer that, please know that I plan to upgrade my Mobo, CPU, RAM, HDD and cabinet in maybe 6 months time. So, what I want to know is, will buying 8 more GB of RAM make a huge improvement in gaming? If it does, I'll buy it (and I'll have to discard it after 6 months). The older ddr3 RAM is still expensive, and if I want the same Corsair ddr3 xms3 ram, I'll have to import it from the US Amazon store. I was told not to change the RAM (ie use same RAM sticks if adding more RAM).
Also, I a bit cheaper if I buy a single 8gb stick... Can I have only 3 RAM sticks in the 4 RAM slots?
Please advise what I should do... Not buy the older ram and wait 6 months for the upgrade (if it won't affect my gaming too much... I don't want the GPU bottlenecked too much because of it) or is it a good idea to buy the same 2x4gb Corsair RAM, or buy other different ram?
Thanks in advance for your help.
First off, here's my current setup:
MoBo: Intel DH67BL
Processor: Intel i5 2500K @3.30 GHz (4 cores)
GPU: NVidia 1080 Ti (11GB, EVGA)
PSU: Seasonic 750W 80+ Bronze
RAM: 2 x 4GB Corsair XMS 3 1600MHz DDR3 1.65volts
HDD: 2 x 2TB Western Digital WD20EARS
Monitor: Dell 22" TFT
Keyboard: Logitech G510
Mouse: Dragon War Leviathan
As you can see, I have more GPU RAM than system RAM. With the above setup, would you advise me to buy more RAM? Before you answer that, please know that I plan to upgrade my Mobo, CPU, RAM, HDD and cabinet in maybe 6 months time. So, what I want to know is, will buying 8 more GB of RAM make a huge improvement in gaming? If it does, I'll buy it (and I'll have to discard it after 6 months). The older ddr3 RAM is still expensive, and if I want the same Corsair ddr3 xms3 ram, I'll have to import it from the US Amazon store. I was told not to change the RAM (ie use same RAM sticks if adding more RAM).
Also, I a bit cheaper if I buy a single 8gb stick... Can I have only 3 RAM sticks in the 4 RAM slots?
Please advise what I should do... Not buy the older ram and wait 6 months for the upgrade (if it won't affect my gaming too much... I don't want the GPU bottlenecked too much because of it) or is it a good idea to buy the same 2x4gb Corsair RAM, or buy other different ram?
Thanks in advance for your help.