Ram memory

[kolta]

Hey, guys.

I'm building a custom PC and I can't decided whether I need 8 GB of RAM or 16 GB. I'm currently on a laptop with 4 GB of RAM and I've never done any photo or video editing on it. But I'm planning of getting hooked with video-editing software and game development. So my new PC won't be for gaming alone.

1. So do I really need 16 GB RAM or will 8 GB suffice?

2. If 8 GB, then do I get 2x4GB or 1x8GB? If 16 GB, then 4x4GB or 2x8GB?

3. Which RAM (8GB and 16GB) is the best for the price (around $60 or $120)?
Related Information: https://pc4u.org/ram/

4. Is 1866MHz really an advantage over 1600MHz and is it worth the extra dollars?

5. Finally, I've seen that Corsair Vengeance Pro 1866MHz is only $5 more expensive than the Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz RAM. Why is it so?

6. Another thing I noticed is that this Corsair Vengenace Pro is 1600MHz but it is more expensive than the Pro 1866MHz version. How's that possible?

Please try to answer each question separately. Thanks.

[Jann]

Answering each question separately!

1. For what? 16Gb at this point would be bare minimum for any "work" and even gaming.

2. Always highest amount per stick. If ddr3 then 1x8Gb, if ddr4 then 1x16Gb. Having an easy upgrade path is better. And dual/quad channel doesn't impact work tasks enough.

3. Sorry, but this is highly location dependant question. Get the best deal you can based on other answers here.

4. Seeing these speeds I suppose you mean DDR3. It does not really matter, even a jump from 1600 to 2000+ will give minor boost not worth the price.

5. Sales, etc sometimes make higher tier items cheaper, that's normal. Also the 1600 might have better timings etc. (again, not that important for work)

6. See above.

Please try to be more specific next time, and post in the correct forum section. This clearly is a Hardware question ;)

[Juraj]

So my new PC won't be for gaming alone.

Pardon my strange question, but are you even aware on what forum you're on :- ) ?