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FW13 AMD ram choice (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by garythe-snail@alien.top to c/framework@hardware.watch

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Hey guys, I’ve got a batch 9 7640u DIY order

I’m a computer engineering student, hoping to be able to run a bunch of containers with an embedded hardware/firmware career path. CAD prices are roughly as follows. I can probably deal with 32GB but I do tend to like having 10 datasheets and a bunch of tabs open.

32GB CL46 - $137 32GB CL40 - $165 64GB CL46 - $237 64GB CL40 - $290

Where do you guys see the best value here?

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[–] s004aws@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Since video is also using RAM lower latency CL40 is a good way to go. As to amount - The best way, especially if you're already doing some of this work, is to look at your current system usage while you're working. If you see you're only using 15 or 20GB currently - 32GB is going to do you well for a long time (absent a major change in your workload). If you notice you're already using 25 or 30GB - Probably worth going to 64GB. Take note of how much swap is in use also, not RAM alone.

In my case I do dev under Linux/IntelliJ and have seen my actual usage, with some VMware Workstation VMs also going, hit ~40GB. On some occasions it can go much higher running certain internal data processing tools. I'll be going with at least 64GB on FW16, 96GB if I feel like spending the extra money closer to shipping.