Does having more memory improve performance?

[cam_miles2003]

I'm planning to buy a Corsair Triple Channel 24 gb memory kit for my Rampage 3 extreme.

The thing is I'm wondering whether having a 24gb memory kit is really a good idea in terms of PC performance as compared to getting either an 8gb, 12gb etc. memory kit.

How much of a performance difference is there really?

What are your thoughts on this guys?

Good or bad idea?

 

[EarthDog]

If you are not using all of what you have, then it will not be an improvement at all. If you are memory limited, then adding some will benefit.

 

[Knufire]

More memory also makes it harder to OC. Just stick to what Earthdog said, only have as much RAM as you're going to use.

 

[cam_miles2003]

This PC will primarily be a gaming PC, its going to have an i7 950, a set of OZX SSDs, a rampage 3 extreme motherboard (for overclocking later on), an Asus Ares video card and a watercooling system.

So right now I'm asking myself what sort of memory kit would be good for this then? 8GB?

 

[Knufire]

You want triple channel, so 6GB (3x2GB).

Why building on an EOL platform?

 

[cam_miles2003]

You want triple channel, so 6GB (3x2GB).

Why building on an EOL platform?

I'm a writer by profession so I've mainly stuck to laptops (I have 3 of them: 1 small one for traveling, one for home use, and another for watching videos and downloading - yeah overkill I know).

Well as you well know laptops aren't exactly the best when it comes to gaming so I thought of building a PC. I bought the Rampage 3 and the Ares 2 years ago and I was all set to start building my gaming PC but life came along and piled up a ton of work. Was never able to put together my gaming pc since I had to deal with a lot of work.

Its only recently that I've had enough time to actually start building my PC again.

Tried looking for a buyer for the Rampage 3 but alas, the fish aren't biting it seems.

So I may as well put together this PC now with cheap inexpensive parts, wait a year or two then upgrade to a newer system.

 

[Knufire]

Meh, I gotcha. Not much else you can do. That CPU is still quite a powerhouse...I have the same and I don't see myself upgrading for another year.

 

[cam_miles2003]

Yup yup

 

[Woomack]

24GB won't help you in almost anything unless you are going to use it as a server/database.
R3E is weird board and not all memory will run fine in high capacity combinations.
X58 generally doesn't like 6 memory sticks and also some 8GB sticks so it can be risky to put money in something that can cause only problems.

I'm using i7 950@4GHz, R3E and 12GB RAM @1680 as my daily pc and I really see no difference if there is 6 or 12GB for everything that I do.

 

[cam_miles2003]

24GB won't help you in almost anything unless you are going to use it as a server/database.
R3E is weird board and not all memory will run fine in high capacity combinations.
X58 generally doesn't like 6 memory sticks and also some 8GB sticks so it can be risky to put money in something that can cause only problems.

I'm using i7 950@4GHz, R3E and 12GB RAM @1680 as my daily pc and I really see no difference if there is 6 or 12GB for everything that I do.

Oh? Could you give me a link to the type of memory you're using? (Amazon or Newegg)

Is it Corsair? or G skill?