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Choose the DDR5 model that best fits your needs.

Choose the DDR5 model that best fits your needs.

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Blaxtone
Junior Member
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06-01-2021, 04:13 PM
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Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 RAM versus ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5200 CL38 RAM Kingston will set me back roughly $400 USD. If I get a good deal at my main retailer it could drop to about $335. ADATA’s price would be around $375 USD. These are the only options that look reliable in my area right now. The rest of my setup is already ready, and these sticks will work for now. In the future I aim for faster timings or higher MHz as prices come down. I have to pick one or the other—otherwise my system won’t boot. ADATA is cheaper, but I haven’t used that brand before. If I’m being honest, I trust their 3-year warranty from my retailer, especially for these models, and I don’t plan to use them much beyond that.
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Blaxtone
06-01-2021, 04:13 PM #1

Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 RAM versus ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5200 CL38 RAM Kingston will set me back roughly $400 USD. If I get a good deal at my main retailer it could drop to about $335. ADATA’s price would be around $375 USD. These are the only options that look reliable in my area right now. The rest of my setup is already ready, and these sticks will work for now. In the future I aim for faster timings or higher MHz as prices come down. I have to pick one or the other—otherwise my system won’t boot. ADATA is cheaper, but I haven’t used that brand before. If I’m being honest, I trust their 3-year warranty from my retailer, especially for these models, and I don’t plan to use them much beyond that.

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SniFeFamous
Member
86
06-01-2021, 04:21 PM
#2
Are you sure you require DDR5? Right now, DDR4 still performs well for most uses.
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SniFeFamous
06-01-2021, 04:21 PM #2

Are you sure you require DDR5? Right now, DDR4 still performs well for most uses.

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pikkon128
Member
164
06-01-2021, 07:56 PM
#3
He already has a board, so definitely he needs DDR5. Honestly? Pick whatever you can find. The schedule is tight enough that it won’t be a big deal. (Or choose the one you prefer in appearance.)
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pikkon128
06-01-2021, 07:56 PM #3

He already has a board, so definitely he needs DDR5. Honestly? Pick whatever you can find. The schedule is tight enough that it won’t be a big deal. (Or choose the one you prefer in appearance.)

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xazam1108
Junior Member
42
06-02-2021, 12:44 AM
#4
It doesn't really matter which choice you make; you'll end up with comparable results either way. Choose the more affordable one or the one that appeals more to you.
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xazam1108
06-02-2021, 12:44 AM #4

It doesn't really matter which choice you make; you'll end up with comparable results either way. Choose the more affordable one or the one that appeals more to you.

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DiamondDasher3
Member
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06-02-2021, 01:59 AM
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I understand the current situation clearly. This represents the highest level of performance we can anticipate with DDR4 fully matured, while DDR5 is still emerging. From now on, the gap will widen as time progresses, and I prefer avoiding hardware upgrades in a few years just in case. (My mid-range board can handle up to 6000MHz already, which isn’t available yet) DDR5 at 5200MHz is more than sufficient for my needs, even though better high-end DDR4 options exist now. Reasonable, I think—would appreciate some thoughts on either brand’s reliability, but I know it won’t significantly affect my decision.
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DiamondDasher3
06-02-2021, 01:59 AM #5

I understand the current situation clearly. This represents the highest level of performance we can anticipate with DDR4 fully matured, while DDR5 is still emerging. From now on, the gap will widen as time progresses, and I prefer avoiding hardware upgrades in a few years just in case. (My mid-range board can handle up to 6000MHz already, which isn’t available yet) DDR5 at 5200MHz is more than sufficient for my needs, even though better high-end DDR4 options exist now. Reasonable, I think—would appreciate some thoughts on either brand’s reliability, but I know it won’t significantly affect my decision.

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Neidro
Senior Member
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06-04-2021, 01:55 AM
#6
Typical RAM manufacturers tend to offer consistent quality, making them reliable choices for purchase.
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Neidro
06-04-2021, 01:55 AM #6

Typical RAM manufacturers tend to offer consistent quality, making them reliable choices for purchase.

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BZ_baizijun
Junior Member
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06-04-2021, 09:59 AM
#7
When DDR5 reaches maturity and offers advantages over DDR4, it’s likely a motherboard upgrade will become necessary.
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BZ_baizijun
06-04-2021, 09:59 AM #7

When DDR5 reaches maturity and offers advantages over DDR4, it’s likely a motherboard upgrade will become necessary.

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randomabby
Senior Member
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06-09-2021, 10:04 AM
#8
I question whether swapping my ASUS Z690-A would be necessary for anything up to 6000Mhz, since it's already future-oriented with PCIe 5 support. The GPU and CPU combination should suffice for a long time, maybe even longer than my current setup from December 2014. Right now there are 6000Mhz options locally, but improvements in CL ratings and capacities are likely coming soon. It's unlikely they'll jump to higher speeds unless it becomes a better choice for the average user.
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randomabby
06-09-2021, 10:04 AM #8

I question whether swapping my ASUS Z690-A would be necessary for anything up to 6000Mhz, since it's already future-oriented with PCIe 5 support. The GPU and CPU combination should suffice for a long time, maybe even longer than my current setup from December 2014. Right now there are 6000Mhz options locally, but improvements in CL ratings and capacities are likely coming soon. It's unlikely they'll jump to higher speeds unless it becomes a better choice for the average user.

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Cupcake_Rose
Posting Freak
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06-13-2021, 12:07 AM
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What I meant was that by the time DDR5 becomes common for regular users, the PC industry will probably have shifted significantly from the Z690 setup. You're right about PCIe Gen5 and Raptor Lake on the LGA1700 socket—just keep in mind you won't see huge performance boosts.
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Cupcake_Rose
06-13-2021, 12:07 AM #9

What I meant was that by the time DDR5 becomes common for regular users, the PC industry will probably have shifted significantly from the Z690 setup. You're right about PCIe Gen5 and Raptor Lake on the LGA1700 socket—just keep in mind you won't see huge performance boosts.