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Tyler510

[Build Help] Adding more RAM, need some info

USD$

I have this kit of RAM (2x4GB, CAS10, 1866MHz) and I need another 8GB because After Effects is running incredibly slow even when it's the only thing open.

I know I need more RAM from having similar issues in Photoshop and fixing it by closing some things but AE needs so mch more RAM. I just don't remember as much as I did a year ago about computer parts. I don't know what specs need to match up for the best experience other than needing dual channel. Am I fine with any CAS, MHz and brand? Ideally I would buy this or this since I would like black heatspreaders but if I have to match CAS and MHz then I'd just buy another set of my original RAM which is $10 more.

My current build is as follows. Not sure if it might mean anything in regards to what RAM I can get.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core ProcessorPurchased For $110.00
MotherboardASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 MotherboardPurchased For $125.00
MemoryKingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 MemoryPurchased For $0.00
StoragePNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State DrivePurchased For $45.00
StorageKingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5" Solid State DrivePurchased For $0.00
StorageSeagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard DrivePurchased For $90.00
CaseFractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower CasePurchased For $115.00
Power SupplyXFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power SupplyPurchased For $25.00
Case FanCooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm FanPurchased For $3.00
Case FanCooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm FanPurchased For $8.00
OtherPNY GTX 660 TiPurchased For $130.00
OtherRalink RT5370 USB WiFi AdapterPurchased For $15.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total$666.00
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 05:43 EDT-0400

Posted Apr 7, 2015, 9:48 AM UTC

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jamvanderloeff•

matching speeds and timings with what you currently have is best, mixing will result in running at the slowest speed and timings that every card can handle.

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Tyler510OP•

Thanks, just bought a matching set from newegg!

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BatXDude•

[Insert "You can always download more ram" joke here]

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