Best RAM speed ?
Best RAM speed ?
To give you the right answer... 3200mhz is a slower memory rate for 9900K. Aim for 4000mhz, and at least 3600mhz is ideal. The jump from 3200 to 3600 definitely helps performance, otherwise we'd hit a much lower limit.
Intel doesn't experience the same improvements as Ryzen from increased RAM. This is confirmed. It would be wiser to focus on the cost of high-capacity RAM for the upcoming strong tier, rather than prioritizing it in the GPU or CPU. Your point isn't incorrect, but balanced configurations tend to be more practical when budget matters.
I think if you can get a 9900K there’s no need to spend on the slowest cheap RAM. Still, big video cards offer high frames per second, but a mid-range card with low memory might not be ideal. What’s the best choice for a budget build of average quality?
Life is straightforward. No hidden assumptions. I didn’t suggest buying the slowest budget RAM... or telling people what to do. A 3200-3600Mhz is perfectly fine compared to the small improvements you get with 4Ghz to 5Ghz RAM speeds. Even if your video card handles high frame rates, those gains aren’t worth the extra cost. Spend your money wisely instead of just buying more RAM for a faster CPU or GPU you can’t afford. Money isn’t everything—being smart with it matters more. You get to choose how you spend it, but not everyone who buys a 9900K is wealthy or planning to upgrade further.
I don't feel those "tiny real improvements" you mentioned. Maybe you're referring only to triple A games? 3600mhz memory would be a smart investment, staying under 3200mhz and offering noticeable performance boosts. The jump from 2133 to 3200 is similar to a 3200 to 4000mhz increase. Results vary based on CPU and cache speed, but I can't argue with that.