Check if the additional cost justifies the benefit.
Check if the additional cost justifies the benefit.
You're considering Ryzen and comparing RAM speeds. A 3600MHz option is more expensive than the 3200MHz one, but eBay listings show a significant price difference. It depends on your needs—higher speeds can help with performance, especially if you're using demanding software or games. For a 16GB kit, the extra cost might be justified if you expect heavy usage.
Even with identical CL16 kits, the gap remains minimal. Unless you have an exceptionally large budget, consider allocating funds elsewhere.
Hey there! Watch this video by GN. It's very thorough and all you need assuming you have an AMD CPU. If you have an intel CPU, don't bother with faster RAM than 3200 I'd say
If the gap is £10, purchase the 3600MHz unit. Since both have identical timing, if the 3200MHz is C16 and the 3600MHz is C18, then no.
a set of ballistix at 3600c16 with micron e die adds value if you enjoy overclocking. many users opt for 3600c15 or similar models with a slight voltage increase. for around 10 to 20 dollars, it offers a performance gain compared to the total cost of your setup, provided it fits your budget.
Assuming equal cas latency, it's a good choice to pick the 3200 kit since the price gap is minimal. If the 3600 model is CL38 and the 3200 is CL16, go for the latter.
Remember that 3600 CL16 offers better performance compared to 3200 CL16, suggesting similar latency between kits with different speeds but the same CL16 model. Prices for 3600 CL16 tend to be higher than 3600 CL18. The CL rating in memory kits acts as a scaling factor rather than a fixed measurement.
It's around $15. It won't affect any other costs. Just purchase it.
I understand the situation better now. If the 3200 kit is cl16 and the 3600 kit shares the same timing (cl16), choosing the 3600 cl16 would likely be more advantageous. Conversely, if the 3200 kit has better timings (cl16) while the 3600 kit has worse ones (cl18), performance differences in latency are minimal, making the price difference less significant. In your situation, a 15-pound cost gap isn't worth it unless you're certain about the exact timing differences.
I understand. However, the 3200MHz C16 and 3600MHz C18 mostly deliver similar results, with some tasks needing extra memory bandwidth. If the 3600MHz C18 costs $10-15 more and funds are limited, it might not be worth it. That's my take.