Should I A) B) or C) in regards to my memory.

[mingsoup]

Okay. I have 4gB (2x2) of some OCZ 1600 DDR3, which can only function at 1333 DDR3 because its defective. I had the option of swapping it, but I couldn't go the weeks without a computer so I didn't and that window is gone. Currently I play alot of Fallout New Vegas and run Win 7 x64.

Should I:

A) Grab 4gB (2*2) more of 1333 DDR3 (G.Skill this time) for a total of 8gB.

B) Grab a completely new 8gB (4x2) of 1600 DDR3 (G.Skill)

C) Stay put and be happy with 4gB 1333 DDR3

My system is a i5 750 @ 3.5ghZ and 5770's in crossfire. Win 7 x64 Ultimate.
I ask this due to the falling memory prices.

 

[CurseTheSky]

If you see a really good deal on a 4GB or 8GB kit, grab it. If not, I'd just stick with what you have, unless the memory is really holding back your overclock (unlikely).

Keep in mind that some boards, and even memory chips, are less stable in 4-stick configurations. I always try to stick to 2 sticks of memory.

 

[mingsoup]

Yeah thats one concept of over-clocking that I don't fully grasp. How memory speeds really matter. Isn't that what dividers are for? Its like 1% difference for I don't know how many dollars. I'll have to look into that. But...
Thanks for the reply.

 

[mingsoup]

For 100$ ?

NewEgg G.Skill Deal

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc..._-NA-_-NA-_-NA

 

[sxr7171]

Yeah thats one concept of over-clocking that I don't fully grasp. How memory speeds really matter. Isn't that what dividers are for? Its like 1% difference for I don't know how many dollars. I'll have to look into that. But...
Thanks for the reply.

Some people are REALLY anal about not using a divider. Maybe it mattered a little a few years ago who knows? I've always used a divider. The expensive memory thing is basically a marketing effort to extract maximum $$$$ from people.

Having 4 sticks I know mattered a lot in the Athlon 64 era, but I wonder if it still holds true today.

 

[Blain]

(B)

 

[n7]

If you find 4 GB isn't doing it for you, that 2x4 GB kit looks like a decent deal to me.

Don't expect to see performance improvements from higher RAM speeds though; you'll not notice any unless you like benchmarking with synthetics.

It also isn't going to improve your CPU overclock unless you somehow weren't properly lowering your RAM divider with your OCZ.

 

[Socratesx]

I believe that 8 GB RAM are just too much and won't benefit you as you expect. Though if you find a good deal why not buying? But It would be better to stay at a 2 stick configuration instead of just adding another 2x2GB. If I was you I would buy a new RAM kit or I would stay with the one I have. So B or C. Definetely not A!

 

[Arcanedeath]

I'd go with B that way you aslo have the option of having 12GB