Yeah, 16GB would definately be overkill at this point - the highest I've seen it was around 5500MB while using a virtual machine (Win XP with 3.25 GB dedicated RAM). The only reason I was considering the extra 8 gigs is the price. It seems the older and more outdated RAM gets, the more expensive it gets.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8.1 Professional x64Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2 gHz Hex-Core (Turbo B...8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600MHz 8-8-8-24EVGA Superclocked GeForce GTX-580 1536MB
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- CyberPower PC / Custom Intel X79 PC
- OS
- Windows 8.1 Professional x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2 gHz Hex-Core (Turbo Boost 3.8 gHz)
- Motherboard
- ASUS P9X79 Pro (BIOS rev 4801)
- Memory
- 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600MHz 8-8-8-24
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA Superclocked GeForce GTX-580 1536MB
- Sound Card
- On-board 7.1 Realtek ALC898 HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- ASUS 27" 1080p MT276E
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- Intel Cherryville 520 SSD 120GB (Main drive for OS)
WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6
WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6
- PSU
- Corsair Professional Series AX850 80+ Gold
- Case
- Corsair Carbide 400R
- Cooling
- Corsair Hydro Series H60 / 9 x 120mm Thunderblade case fans
- Keyboard
- Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 3000 v2
- Mouse
- Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 - BlueTrack
- Internet Speed
- TWC Road Runner 30 Mbps
- Antivirus
- MS Security Essentials / Malwarebytes
- Browser
- IE 11
- Other Info
- LG Black 12X SATA BD-RW
Sony Optiarc Black 24X SATA DVD Burner
Logitech Web Cam Pro 9000
Panasonic 5.1 Surround System
Epson XP-310 Color Printer
Xbox One Controller
Xbox 360 PC Controller
