I'm putting together a build for a new PC, either Z170 or x99 (still deciding). Either way it will be DDR4.
I'm considering buying 32GB of DDR4 (4 x 8GB) rather than 16GB because prices seem in a good place at the moment.
I know this is overkill for current applications and games, but I want any new build to last about 5 years without needing to upgrade.
I use my PC for productivity (Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator), gaming (mostly MMOs, RPGs like Witcher 3, DA:I, Mass Effect etc and space games like Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen). Plus media consumption (Prime etc).
I know no-one has a crystal ball, but anyone care to speculate on where prices and requirements might go over the next 5 years? How long will DDR4 be with us (as older RAM becomes harder to find later and more expensive)?
I'm considering buying 32GB of DDR4 (4 x 8GB) rather than 16GB because prices seem in a good place at the moment.
I know this is overkill for current applications and games, but I want any new build to last about 5 years without needing to upgrade.
I use my PC for productivity (Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator), gaming (mostly MMOs, RPGs like Witcher 3, DA:I, Mass Effect etc and space games like Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen). Plus media consumption (Prime etc).
I know no-one has a crystal ball, but anyone care to speculate on where prices and requirements might go over the next 5 years? How long will DDR4 be with us (as older RAM becomes harder to find later and more expensive)?