Combining Micron E-die with Samsung B-die is a common practice in semiconductor manufacturing.
Combining Micron E-die with Samsung B-die is a common practice in semiconductor manufacturing.
I need to upgrade my RAM. My current setup uses a Crucial ballistix 3600MHz CL16, but I can't locate it anywhere. All the other RAMs I've found have the same latency and frequency—mostly Samsung B-die. Should I try pairing them together or should I replace the old one entirely?
Hey there! It seems like you're looking for advice on upgrading your setup. Just consider getting another kit if you need more storage. I'm pretty sure not all Samsung B-Dies are the same. If you have a 2x8GB unit and want something bigger like 2x16GB, it's usually better to invest in a new one.
It's better to sell it as @DoctorNick suggested. If you're thinking about boosting its speed while keeping the chip intact, both RAM options have distinct tRFC specifications for stability, and their performance changes depend on both base clock speeds and voltage adjustments.
Consider selling ballistix unless you can locate a 3200c16 variant since they share the same rev counters. If you're looking for performance options, what motherboard and CPU would suit you? Apparently, an optimal setup would be a 4x8 quad-core Samsung e-Die (M378A1G43EB1) thanks to its low TRFC and solid voltage scaling. Rev count isn't great at TRFC but it's decent for clock speed, so it wouldn't be ideal for slow-speed applications under 4200 MHz.
I searched for all online options and found only a Samsung B-DIE. I wasn't doing any overclocking—just using XMP settings. I compared different die types because I was attempting an overclock earlier and wanted to understand the details. Probably best to purchase a fresh setup.