Upgrade to 32GB DDR4 or move to DDR5?

[G J]

Just looking at what options are out there as I currently have a 13600K with 16GB of 8pack ram that runs a 4000mhz c17 and would like to move to 32GB though to move to 32GB bdie DDR4 may be expensive. I could look for an DDR5 motherboard and ram and sell the old stuff though outside doubling of the ram would the gain be minimal or a sidegrade?

 

[tamzzy]

Just leave it alone. Do a full upgrade when you next change the platform (CPU and mobo)
The gains won't be significant to justify the outlay, considering you are paying even more money for a dead socket/platform.

 

[Tetras]

I wouldn't want to spend a lot on this, just not worth doing what is equivalent to a platform upgrade. If you really do need the extra RAM then I'd just buy some cheap stuff, since the extra capacity will help far more than the speed in that scenario.

 

[freddie64]

If you need the extra RAM, how about these?

Don't think they will be B-die, but is a cheap 32GB kit.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Team Group 8Pack Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C18 3600MHz Dual Channel Ki (SKU: MEM-8PK-02586) = £59.99

Total: £63.98 (includes delivery: £3.99)​

 

[JollyJamma]

Just leave it alone. Do a full upgrade when you next change the platform (CPU and mobo)
The gains won't be significant to justify the outlay, considering you are paying even more money for a dead socket/platform.

I have to agree with this and the statement by Tetras.

OP, It's not worth the cost. Yes, it's nice to have more RAM but unless you're running into RAM usage limits with 16gigs, the performance improvement won't be very big.

 

[G J]

Thanks for the replies and advice. I've not run into any memory problems except Firefox can chew though RAM up until 75%+ but then I end task every now and again and its fine. I mostly game (End task Firefox before hand) play older games/emulation and the most intesive game I've played recently was Final Fantasy 15/16, Resident Evil 7/8 and those run fine on 16GB.

I'll keep an eye out for a cheep 32GB DDR4 kit but will proberly leave it be as this system has been rock solid.

 

[degen]

Just upgraded my 5800X3D to 32GB from 16GB. Not really noticed any difference so far.

 

[Jimbo]

If you need the extra RAM, how about these?

Don't think they will be B-die, but is a cheap 32GB kit.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Team Group 8Pack Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C18 3600MHz Dual Channel Ki (SKU: MEM-8PK-02586) = £59.99

Total: £63.98 (includes delivery: £3.99)​

How come that's gone up £119 from £60 in a couple months? Jesus.

 

[freddie64]

How come that's gone up £119 from £60 in a couple months? Jesus.

Looks like nearly all DDR4 has gone up to their full prices.

 

[Tetras]

How come that's gone up £119 from £60 in a couple months? Jesus.

Micron, Samsung and Hynix plan to stop making it soon, prices jumped after that was announced.

 

[ATIorNvidia]

Can still get reasonably priced DDR4 kits on the used market if you need it.

 

[Tommy_Here]

Just picked up 2 x 16GB dominator Platinum for £49 and if I’m honest at 4k with my 9900k at 5.0ghz I do feel in memory heavy games it’s smoothed the overall experience.. in fairness I think this will see me through to end of next year when UDNA launches right now it’s feeding my 9070XT just fine - up to you but if you intend to keep for the next 12-18 months if you can get 32GB for around £50 personally I’d do it

 

[Capitano]

If you are using over 80% of your ram regularly I would suggest upgrading that first.

I would save the DDr5 for a new build