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Since owning the new iBuyPower’s Fallout computer, I’ve been spending a lot of time on the computer. I’ve been really into RGB lighting for my computer and recently purchased and added 16GB of G.Skill RGB DDR4-3000 Ram for $120 via MicroCenter (a little more expensive on Amazon). I originally kept the existing (slower) 8GB-2666mhz RAM DDR4 ... but after failing to boot up the first time and general slowdown of conflicting speed and manufacturing - it’s probably the right decision to only use the same make and model of RAM.
According to experts, you only need 16GB to run any game, but I think maybe I’ll just invest and buy 32GB to light up the whole RAM area (especially since I think it’s priced just right).
Just a note, but even though I purchased the 3000Mhz Ram, system benchmark only shows it running at 2733Mhz... this may be because of my motherboard or I have to overlock the Ram. In either case, I didn’t do the research or, honestly, don’t really care since the extra speed is not very evident to me. So, maybe save some money and buy middlerange speed vs the ultra highend.
I also swap out my old 27” ACER monitor for an old LG Ultrawide Monitor 29UM58 (29 inches). It’s not curved and it’s not the greatest (it feels smaller - even though it’s much wider). I did buy it a few years ago (the monitor shows a date of January 2016) and didn’t love it, because most games didn’t support Ultrawide (at the time). I retired the monitor as a Roku/Movie display ... but with the Fallout Computer, I’ve decided to give the Ultrawide monitor another chance.
If you’ve ever used a dual monitor setup, then you basically would want to replace that setup with an Ultrawide. You’re basically getting two monitors, but without the terrible black center bezel. Also, gaming on an ultrawide gives you a better gaming experience, since you can see much more gaming area. First person shooters gives you a fuller picture, Diablo-style games gives you a playing field advantage. Overall, the bigger the viewing area, the better it is.
I think the next step, after I upgraded all the RAM and add a 1TB NVMe, I’m going to have to think about getting a larger display, maybe 34 inches... maybe curved.
According to experts, you only need 16GB to run any game, but I think maybe I’ll just invest and buy 32GB to light up the whole RAM area (especially since I think it’s priced just right).
Just a note, but even though I purchased the 3000Mhz Ram, system benchmark only shows it running at 2733Mhz... this may be because of my motherboard or I have to overlock the Ram. In either case, I didn’t do the research or, honestly, don’t really care since the extra speed is not very evident to me. So, maybe save some money and buy middlerange speed vs the ultra highend.
I also swap out my old 27” ACER monitor for an old LG Ultrawide Monitor 29UM58 (29 inches). It’s not curved and it’s not the greatest (it feels smaller - even though it’s much wider). I did buy it a few years ago (the monitor shows a date of January 2016) and didn’t love it, because most games didn’t support Ultrawide (at the time). I retired the monitor as a Roku/Movie display ... but with the Fallout Computer, I’ve decided to give the Ultrawide monitor another chance.
If you’ve ever used a dual monitor setup, then you basically would want to replace that setup with an Ultrawide. You’re basically getting two monitors, but without the terrible black center bezel. Also, gaming on an ultrawide gives you a better gaming experience, since you can see much more gaming area. First person shooters gives you a fuller picture, Diablo-style games gives you a playing field advantage. Overall, the bigger the viewing area, the better it is.
I think the next step, after I upgraded all the RAM and add a 1TB NVMe, I’m going to have to think about getting a larger display, maybe 34 inches... maybe curved.
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