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Zer0x_18
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11-19-2016, 10:57 PM
#1
Hello everyone! I recently put together a new PC build after spending over 100 hours researching to make sure everything would work. I only missed one thing—I didn’t realize it’s best to buy RAM as a kit. Instead, I bought two separate 16GB sticks for a bit less cost. Some people suggest getting RAM pre-assembled, but I wasn’t sure it would make a big difference. My PC is running smoothly so far.

I’m wondering whether it’s better to buy the RAM kit now or wait and replace it later if one fails. If a stick breaks, I could only return that specific unit for warranty, not the whole kit, so I’d still be able to keep using my PC. I understand that in such cases you’d likely have to ask for a refund and buy a new kit, but then I’d end up with a new kit plus a spare stick for future issues.

Also, how common is it for RAM to fail? I’m curious about the chances of that happening, especially since this component is often the most prone to problems. Thanks for your time!
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Zer0x_18
11-19-2016, 10:57 PM #1

Hello everyone! I recently put together a new PC build after spending over 100 hours researching to make sure everything would work. I only missed one thing—I didn’t realize it’s best to buy RAM as a kit. Instead, I bought two separate 16GB sticks for a bit less cost. Some people suggest getting RAM pre-assembled, but I wasn’t sure it would make a big difference. My PC is running smoothly so far.

I’m wondering whether it’s better to buy the RAM kit now or wait and replace it later if one fails. If a stick breaks, I could only return that specific unit for warranty, not the whole kit, so I’d still be able to keep using my PC. I understand that in such cases you’d likely have to ask for a refund and buy a new kit, but then I’d end up with a new kit plus a spare stick for future issues.

Also, how common is it for RAM to fail? I’m curious about the chances of that happening, especially since this component is often the most prone to problems. Thanks for your time!

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Abbatia17
Member
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11-20-2016, 02:44 AM
#2
Dont worry its fine.
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Abbatia17
11-20-2016, 02:44 AM #2

Dont worry its fine.

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Kay_Awz
Junior Member
25
11-20-2016, 08:46 PM
#3
It's perfectly okay Smile. With 3200 RAM, just confirm it's actually running at that level using the XMP profile or the Ryzen-specific settings, and you're good to go! No problems here at all.
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Kay_Awz
11-20-2016, 08:46 PM #3

It's perfectly okay Smile. With 3200 RAM, just confirm it's actually running at that level using the XMP profile or the Ryzen-specific settings, and you're good to go! No problems here at all.

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WildWillisLW
Junior Member
39
11-20-2016, 08:53 PM
#4
It's fine that with XMP they operate at 3200 mhz and 1.364V instead of 1.35V. Thank you!
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WildWillisLW
11-20-2016, 08:53 PM #4

It's fine that with XMP they operate at 3200 mhz and 1.364V instead of 1.35V. Thank you!

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Frozen__Banana
Junior Member
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11-21-2016, 05:34 PM
#5
Sure, that's acceptable. It's unusual to increase the voltage slightly, but 1.364 volts is acceptable.
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Frozen__Banana
11-21-2016, 05:34 PM #5

Sure, that's acceptable. It's unusual to increase the voltage slightly, but 1.364 volts is acceptable.