DDR4 vs DDR5
There are currently two standards on the market, and there will probably be time for a while as DDR4 presents. There is a good chance that if you improve an older system, you will need DDR4 RAM, and if you build a new system, you will look for DDR5. Check your motherboard model to make sure they are not compatible with each other. You can also consult an in -depth explanator on the Differences between DDR4 and DDR5 If you are curious.
Ability
Once you know if you need DDR4 or DDR5, the next major decision is the amount of memory you want. Unless you really plan to browse the web and watch the occasional video, I recommend that you start at 32 GB. Most memory is sold in kits, so if you want 32 GB, you will generally buy a pair of 16 GB sticks, often displayed in lists like 2×16 GB, and install them according to the instructions of your Double Canal Made. Some players can benefit from 64 GB of memory, but anything that would be special use cases.
Speed
The other number that you will probably see displayed prominently on memory is the clock speed, measured in MHz. The DDR5 starts at 3,200 MHz, but it seems that most DIY memory fall into the range of 6,000 to 6,400 MHz. Some RAM lovers go up to 8,000 MHz, but I don’t think the average user will benefit from so much speed.
In particular, if you want to fully use the indicated speed of your RAM, you will need to make sure that XMP, or AMD, is activated in your BIOS. Check your motherboard manual for more information on activating the functionality and the properly definition of your MHz.
Latency
Performance has another measurable function in the form of CL or Latence Case. Although the clock speed measures the speed at which the RAM can move the data, the CL indicates the speed with which it can access this data, with a lower number, which means faster access. While the clock speeds have obtained a huge bump with DDR5, the CL numbers may seem to people who have experience with DDR4. Just know that the higher clock speeds compensate for this difference, so now we look at 28-30 for the first number instead of the 12-16 that we had before.
Adjustment and compatibility
There are some considerations that you can also keep in mind when buying memory for your system. Most modules are about the same size, but if you have a large CPU cooler, you may want to make sure that all the shrouds on memory are not too large. Most DIY mothermans have no capacity limits for the memory that should concern your average PC user, or even the player, but if you improve an older system, you will want to check the manual model and the motherboard to confirm the quantity of storage it can manage.
Know that there are generally two sizes of memory module. You will generally find DIMMS in office computers and SO-DIMM in laptops, but some very small office computers can opt for laptop memory.
