Choosing RAM?
Choosing RAM?
You're looking at the motherboard compatibility details. The listed speeds on the specs page are the maximum supported rates for your components. Since your RAM is 16GB DDR4 3600, it should work with any of those speeds (as long as they match the listed ones). You don’t need to change it unless you want a higher speed option.
Checked the details recently. The Ryzen 3000 line should handle that 3600MHz OC. A user with a B450 Mobo reported success at 4000MHz. This might require some adjustments, but I probably wouldn’t go ahead unless it was for me.
On a QVL it usually displays 'speed' and 'supported speed'. The latter section indicates the actual performance it can achieve. The B450 was released during a period when Ryzen 2000 supported 2666Mhz independently, meaning anything higher is essentially an overclock by the motherboard. However, it frequently functions properly.
The motherboard specifies its official compatibility. There seems to be a cost variation between 3200 and 3600 units. I wouldn't suggest using more than one or two memory modules beyond what the CPU recommends. The optimal range is typically around 3000.
The price does vary slightly, though it’s almost insignificant for me. The initial amount was 3200, but it looks like the item is no longer available.
I'm aiming for a 3600x upgrade. From past talks and current pricing, the ideal speed is around 3600MHz @ C16. These options are a bit expensive right now, so if you find a cheaper alternative, consider going with 3400MHz @ C16—it'll still perform slightly better than 3600MHz @ C18/19 but will save you some money.
The information comes from a source that claims 3600mhz is ideal for memory in Ryzen Zen2. You might want to verify this claim with official documentation or reputable tech reviews.