New Rig Comments, Suggestions?

Ancalagon said:
Why? For most usage patterns it wont make a difference, and its sub optimal use of his 4 memory slots.
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How would 4*4GB in four slots be sub optimal?
When using certain graphics intensive applications like video editing then you need all the GB's you can afford. I would easily put in 4*8GB.
If you use virtual machines then the memory requirements is also amplified depending on how many machines you run.
Multicore processors also benefit from more ram if available especially if server OS's are used.

The fact that many PC users only use their multicore PC's for checking their e-mails, playing a video and posting on MyBB is not a valid consideration for deciding on how much ram is needed. ;)

FYI read up a bit about memory scaling.

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Memory/GSkill-Ripjaws-X-16GB-4-x-4GB-DDR-3-1866-Review
 
wily me said:
How would 4*4GB in four slots be sub optimal?
When using certain graphics intensive applications like video editing then you need all the GB's you can afford. I would easily put in 4*8GB.
If you use virtual machines then the memory requirements is also amplified depending on how many machines you run.
Multicore processors also benefit from more ram if available especially if server OS's are used.

The fact that many PC users only use their multicore PC's for checking their e-mails, playing a video and posting on MyBB is not a valid consideration for deciding on how much ram is needed. ;)

FYI read up a bit about memory scaling.

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Memory/GSkill-Ripjaws-X-16GB-4-x-4GB-DDR-3-1866-Review
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True wily excessive ram is overkill , the guy with the highest 3dmark score only uses 8gb , and as for ram frequencies theres no need to go over 1600mhz , many tests have shown that higher ram clocks make minimal difference . I'll be fine with 8gb for my gaming but will need 16gb total cos I use 4 different audio workstations running at the same time through a protocol called "rewire" but then again my dell inspiron i7 2630QM with 6gb ram works fine with that. For those who arent really clued up ppl think more ram = a faster system . Ppl dont choose their ram according to the tasks they need to perform, you should have a look around gumtree and the type of systems that some guys build to sell, its hilarious.
 
avid-dreamer said:
True wily excessive ram is overkill , the guy with the highest 3dmark score only uses 8gb , and as for ram frequencies theres no need to go over 1600mhz , many tests have shown that higher ram clocks make minimal difference . I'll be fine with 8gb for my gaming but will need 16gb total cos I use 4 different audio workstations running at the same time through a protocol called "rewire" but then again my dell inspiron i7 2630QM with 6gb ram works fine with that. For those who arent really clued up ppl think more ram = a faster system . Ppl dont choose their ram according to the tasks they need to perform, you should have a look around gumtree and the type of systems that some guys build to sell, its hilarious.
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Just an example.

http://forums.adobe.com/thread/784009

BTW you cannot use 3Dmark to test if you need more ram. It depends on what you run and how many applications are open at any one time.
 
wily me said:
Just an example.

http://forums.adobe.com/thread/784009

BTW you cannot use 3Dmark to test if you need more ram. It depends on what you run and how many applications are open at any one time.
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Yes wily I know what you getting at. Like i said ppl should choose ram according the tasks they need to perform , I've noticed alot of tech press use photoshop cs5 etc as some sort of benchmark but in reality not everyone uses applications with such intense system demands, then on the other hand you get ppl like me who would kit up a system thats ready to do anything just cos i can . weird i know but thats the mentality of some of us enthusiasts.
 
wily me said:
How would 4*4GB in four slots be sub optimal?
When using certain graphics intensive applications like video editing then you need all the GB's you can afford. I would easily put in 4*8GB.
If you use virtual machines then the memory requirements is also amplified depending on how many machines you run.
Multicore processors also benefit from more ram if available especially if server OS's are used.

The fact that many PC users only use their multicore PC's for checking their e-mails, playing a video and posting on MyBB is not a valid consideration for deciding on how much ram is needed. ;)

FYI read up a bit about memory scaling.

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Memory/GSkill-Ripjaws-X-16GB-4-x-4GB-DDR-3-1866-Review
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You said an extra 4GB, not an extra 8. Ie, 1 x 4 or 2 x 2. Neither is optimal use of his memory.

Multicore processors dont benefit more from more RAM than single processors do.

I'm just guessing here, but I'm thinking the OP doesnt run many virtual machines.

Yeah, some use cases do benefit from 16GB or more of RAM. Its just unlikely that the OP is one of them.
 
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