Is more beterrer (RAM)

[Flex]

Okay, so what is better?

16gb 2666mhz

OR

24gb 2133mhz?

 

[heinreich]

Uh...sorta depends on what exactly you do. But for gaming, the 16 @ 2666 will be better than 24 (or 128 even) at 2133.

 

[Razia]

Euuw...

It all depends on what aspects you want to be betterer.

From what I understand the higher the clock the higher the minimum frames. Which leads to a betterer overall gaming experience.

 

[superrob]

also it goes like this Dual Channel ram gets more FPS then Single Channel ram and Quad Channel ram gets more FPS then Dual Channel etc etc so also depends on your layout. But my ram will always be bigger then your ram and can beat your ram up

 

[JollyJamma]

Okay, so what is better?

16gb 2666mhz

OR

24gb 2133mhz?

Two sticks of 2666 would be much better than an 8 and 16 gig stick running at a lower speed in single channel.

If you’re running a ton of VMs, you may need 2 times 16gig@2666 for 32gigs, but I doubt it.

 

[Flex]

Two sticks of 2666 would be much better than an 8 and 16 gig stick running at a lower speed in single channel.

If you’re running a ton of VMs, you may need 2 times 16gig@2666 for 32gigs, but I doubt it.

So currently have 1 x 16gb 2666mhz
Adding 2 x 4gb 2133mhz will not be worth it from all the other feedback

 

[heinreich]

So currently have 1 x 16gb 2666mhz
Adding 2 x 4gb 2133mhz will not be worth it from all the other feedback

Swap that 16gb for 2x8gb. Then you can run at dual channel which will make a difference

 

[Supreme]

So currently have 1 x 16gb 2666mhz
Adding 2 x 4gb 2133mhz will not be worth it from all the other feedback

You want to run similar pairs. You might even find that your games will run smoother with the 2x4GB DIMM's alone, since they will be running in dual channel (effectively doubling the speed like SLI/Crossfire). This is of course subject to your gaming resolution etc etc. Gaming at a higher res. will up your RAM consumption. So if you game at 1080p, a total of 8GB should be sufficient 9/10 times, although Irecommend running at least 16GB.

 

[Leetpro]

So currently have 1 x 16gb 2666mhz
Adding 2 x 4gb 2133mhz will not be worth it from all the other feedback

benchmark and give feedback

then sell that honda and get a real bike

 

[DeusExMachina]

High Frequency = Higher Frames, better for gaming
High Capacity = Run more apps, better for productivity

 

[BLUE-ANGEL]

So currently have 1 x 16gb 2666mhz
Adding 2 x 4gb 2133mhz will not be worth it from all the other feedback

Just my 2 cents,
From experience as I have done this before as a test to see myself, maybe technology has changed by now, but when I did try to see what will happen if you do this type of scenario as I tested it to find the outcome, the system actually adapted all ram to suit the lower speed ram...meaning, the 2666 was downgraded to run equal speed with the 2133 ram and all memory speed was then set to run at 2133 by the system automatically, hence you want to run the same speed ram and not mix them or you will lose out on performance.

 

[BLUE-ANGEL]

Also, here is a link just to show the difference in single channel vs duel channel AS AN EXAMPLE.

 

[Flex]

benchmark and give feedback

then sell that honda and get a real bike

And you call a Harley a real bike?

 

[Flex]

Just my 2 cents,
From experience as I have done this before as a test to see myself, maybe technology has changed by now, but when I did try to see what will happen if you do this type of scenario as I tested it to find the outcome, the system actually adapted all ram to suit the lower speed ram...meaning, the 2666 was downgraded to run equal speed with the 2133 ram and all memory speed was then set to run at 2133 by the system automatically, hence you want to run the same speed ram and not mix them or you will lose out on performance.

Yes yes it does indeed lower all the speeds to the lowest one. Was just testing around to see if it will make any real world difference

 

[rinners]

What are the timings on those ram combos?

16GB 2666 Mhz @ CL16 >>> 24GB 2133 Mhz @ CL16 for gaming.
But 16GB 2666 Mhz @ CL16 <<< 24GB 2133 Mhz @ CL12 (or less) for anything

It also depends, is the 16GB a single stick? I'm not sure which makes more impact between dual channel and cas latency, but I have a feel dual channel would get you more FPS than a single stick of super fastestness of ram.

 

[Flex]

What are the timings on those ram combos?

16GB 2666 Mhz @ CL16 >>> 24GB 2133 Mhz @ CL16 for gaming.
But 16GB 2666 Mhz @ CL16 <<< 24GB 2133 Mhz @ CL12 (or less) for anything

If I am not mistaken they are all CL16 , so better sticking to the 16gb 2666mhz. Or as suggested if possible trade the 16gb for 2 x 8gb.

But yeah gaming and higher fps is def the main priority

 

[rinners]

If I am not mistaken they are all CL16 , so better sticking to the 16gb 2666mhz. Or as suggested if possible trade the 16gb for 2 x 8gb.

But yeah gaming and higher fps is def the main priority

Sorry just added that bit on the end about single sticks vs dual channel. If it's 2x8GB then use that for moar fpses.

Edit: I didn't read that you had updated your post after the initial reply.

Anyone have an answer for say 2x8GB 3000 MHz CL16 vs 1x16GB with ridiculuous speeds and timings? But I think the answer will be the 2x8GB will be half the price of the 1x16GB and then you're not going to care about the extra 2-4FPS or whatever

 

[JollyJamma]

So currently have 1 x 16gb 2666mhz
Adding 2 x 4gb 2133mhz will not be worth it from all the other feedback

Oh right.

4gig DIMM modules do have a performance gain over larger modules but you limit yourself in terms of capacity and resale value.

I don’t know what type of modules 16gig SODIMM are (they are probably E die) but I’d run two of them in dual channel to get the capacity and performance boost.

I’d stick another 16gig module in there and you should see an increase in gaming performance.