Need Help upgrading RAM, info appreciated.

Tarnblade

Tarnblade

Tarnblade

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Hey peeps.

I'm currently on a Gigabyte EX58-UD5 motherboard with 6 Gb RAM + i7 920 Processor.

The board has 6 slots for RAM, 3 of which are in use, so I assume I'm currently on a 3 x 2 Gb setup.

My User manual says "Be sure to install DDR3 DIMM's on this Motherboard"


I use the computer primarily for gaming, I don't really mess with overclocking and would like some pointers on what sort of RAM I should go for.

I have looked over other topics but many people seem to have differing views on sticking with 8 Gb (faster RAM) v 16 Gb (slower RAM).

Price range ideally would be around the £100 - £200 mark though Id prefer to keep it low if possible. ;)

(I know I'm almost maxing out my RAM currently on wildstar, so personally I'm inclined to go higher and some sites claim the speed difference is minuscule.)
 
If I understand this correctly then. The more sticks you use the faster it is, as its acting like a lot of cable broadband using multiple downstream and upstream channels for greater speed?

i.e. 2 x 8 Gb sticks would be slower than 4 x 4 Gb sticks

: )

Just interested in wrapping my head around this.

p.s. Thanks for the help
 
Also the main site for my current motherboard lists DDR3 2100+

Does this mean I have to go with that as a minimum or can I get away with lower Mhz speeds?
 
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