In a video testing the impact of RAM timings on Star Citizen performance, two kits of RAM with different timings were compared. While the difference in gameplay experience was not noticeable, it is still recommended to invest in faster RAM kits with better timings for a potential small performance gain.
In this video, the creator tests the impact of RAM timings on performance in Star Citizen. They compare two kits of RAM, one with DDR5 6000 CL36 and the other with DDR5 6000 CL30. The interesting aspect here is that the memory modules in one kit are made by Samsung, while the other kit uses SK hynix modules. The testing setup includes a 7800X CPU and a 480 GPU, with all testing done at 1080p resolution. The results show that while every frame counts in Star Citizen, the difference in gameplay experience is not noticeable. However, it is still recommended to invest in faster RAM kits with better timings if budget allows, as there might be a small performance gain.
The memory modules used in the CL36 kit were manufactured by Samsung, which is not ideal for tuning. On the other hand, SK hynix modules are known to be more tunable. The creator received some safe timings from Captain Tombstone and manually tuned the Samsung RAM, but it didn’t bring significant performance improvements. However, when they tested the tuned SK hynix CL30 kit, there was a decent boost in performance compared to the stock configuration. While the performance gains are not groundbreaking, every frame matters in Star Citizen, so the extra eight frames obtained from tuning the RAM can be beneficial.
The creator notes that memory tuning can be a complex task, but a YouTube channel called actually hardcore overclocking provides safe timings for various high-end RAM kits. By following their guidance, users can easily tune their RAM for better performance. It is important to do thorough research and understand the process before attempting any manual tuning. Although the creator prefers to present results based on stock configurations, for those who enjoy tinkering with their PC and RAM timings, there is potential for performance gains, especially with DDR5 modules. Overall, this video highlights that while RAM timings may not have a significant impact on Star Citizen gameplay, there is some performance to be gained for those willing to experiment with manual tuning.