Should I Buy RAM Now or Wait Later?

Bonemusher on 28/12/2024 - 16:48
Last edited 28/12/2024 - 16:57 by 1 other user

Recently ordered the mini ITX build from Techfast for $688 opting for 1tb storage for an extra $49. I kept the RAM at 16gb hoping that sometime down the line I'd find a good deal on RAM and buy 32 gb as I'm in no rush (Techfast is pretty slow in delivering their products).

I was recommended the 32gb Corsair Vengeance 3200MHz on Amazon for $82 as its on sale, but I don't know if I should grab this deal pre-emptively or wait for a better deal to come by? I saw that there was a 3600MHz version of that same ram that was posted just last month.

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  • CyberMurning on 28/12/2024 - 16:52
    +4

    Q: When Should I Buy RAM
    A: when you need it

  • Yummy on 28/12/2024 - 17:00

    After the election?

  • simplystu on 28/12/2024 - 17:04
    -1

    as others suggested … wait until you ACTUALLY need it.
    being a "mini ITX" build" … obviously not a "work-horse" type of build … but perhaps need a quieter sort of build.

    What is your actual use case ???

    if just general browsing + email + or even "a HT setup" … then 8 GB memory == perfectly fine.
    (heck - I have a comp with 4GB memory - running Win 10 … which use for email/browsing +++ even light website editing).

    • Bonemusher on 28/12/2024 - 17:07

      A mix of gaming and general browsing. I'm planning on playing AAA games like elden ring at 1080p so wasn't sure if 16gb would be enough.

      • simplystu on 28/12/2024 - 17:10

        ok. well that changes things … athough using a mini ITX setup for AAA games is almost unheard of.
        Which GFX card did you go with ???

        you REALLY should have stated that in your OP.

        • Bonemusher on 28/12/2024 - 17:13

          RTX 4060, build is here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/886196#comment

          I guess without any context I just wanted to know if the current 32gb corsair ram deal on amazon is a good deal or will there be even better deals down the line?

          • simplystu on 28/12/2024 - 17:22

            @Bonemusher: i can't seem to locate the EXACT setup/deal that you purchased … for $688

            as you originally stated (even looking at different "snapshots" of website … (I can't see the deal at that price).

            [EDIT] : sold out.

        • CrispyChrispy on 28/12/2024 - 23:19
          +2

          athough using a mini ITX setup for AAA games is almost unheard of.

          No, where did you get that from? Check out r/sffpc

  • oscargamer on 28/12/2024 - 18:42
    +2

    How many ram slots does your mb have? How many are currently occupied?

    I'm guessing 2 and both. So you'll have to get rid of what you have currently and get new.

    Why not simply change your order to get 32gb now?

    • GordonD on 28/12/2024 - 22:11
      +1

      Ah, the person here who saw what the problem with buying 16GB now and upgrading to 32GB later. ITX boards almost always only have 2 slots, so to upgrade to 32GB later doesn't just require buying another 16GB, you have to buy another 32GB. The only way that ends up cheaper is if RAM more than halves in price.

      That said, if the OP is using 3200 MHz RAM, its old DDR4 RAM, and there's the chance of getting cheap used RAM as lots of machines that use DDR4 are replaced. I upgraded a bunch of DDR4 machines recently to more and faster RAM by buying cheap used 8GB and 16GB 3200 MHz RAM. So now I have a literal heap of 4GB RAM sticks of various lower speeds.

  • solidussnake on 28/12/2024 - 18:44

    Wait and see how it plays with 16gb if its maxing out get the 32gb…

    • Bonemusher on 28/12/2024 - 19:10

      Do i check if it's maxing out through task manager?

      • solidussnake on 28/12/2024 - 19:58

        Yes run what you normally run and open task manager and switch to it, or use the nvidea overlay might display ram usage

  • Hugh G Rection on 28/12/2024 - 22:18
    +3

    it gets cheaper every year, so best to wait for 100 years to get the best deal.

    • MS Paint on 28/12/2024 - 22:43
      +1

      Patience saves cents. Cheers

    • fantombloo on 29/12/2024 - 00:00
      +3

      32GB prolly expensive in 100 years - collectors item.

    • HelpMeiCantSee on 29/12/2024 - 18:04

      Have you looked at the prices of 512kB sticks ?!?!

  • CrispyChrispy on 28/12/2024 - 23:21

    16GB is still fine for gaming

    DDR4 will only get cheaper

    When you do upgrade sell off your old 8GB sticks

  • The Hunted on 29/12/2024 - 14:07
    -1

    I thought you were asking if you should buy a big Dodge truck.
    I would have said when you need it.

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