RAM Questions.

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Zeuz

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I read that 2 x 8 GB is more efficient than 4 x 4 GB.

I'm assume the performance isn't a huge difference?

I already own 8 GB, so should I buy the 2 x 8 GB or 2 x 4 GB for the 16 GB of RAM I want?
 
Define 'efficient'. The difference is within the margin of error. If you're OCing heavily then two sticks generally nets you a higher clock rate.

I'd get 2x8 for future expandability.
 
So if I wasn't OCing (which I'm not) 4 X 4 GB would be fine? I'm going to take you up on the 2 x 8 GB route though. EDIT: I just found out that the HyperX ram automatically OC itself to 1866.

Also, just a thought, I don't expect anyone to know the answer, but, do you think would DDR3 die out before 20 GBs of RAM is needed for gaming? Seeing as DDR4 is out now.
 
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Zeuz said:
do you think would DDR3 die out before 16+ GBs of RAM is needed for gaming? Seeing as DDR4 is out now.
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No. But the problem is you will have to change motherboard and cpu if you really want DDR4 memory.
 
beers said:
Since you can fit 32 GB in most modern DDR3 systems, kind of a moot point.
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Yeah, maybe I'm overthinking it. I'm just trying to find a reason to be cheap and buy 2 x 4 instead of the 2 x 8, but for $40 more, I guess it not really worth arguing with myself.
 
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