Discussing RAM speeds for AMD CPUs and planning future upgrades.
Discussing RAM speeds for AMD CPUs and planning future upgrades.
I assembled my PC last year with an R5 3600 and a standard G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4 at 3200mhz. I considered expanding to 32GB RAM eventually, but since I don’t really need that much right now, I thought about upgrading to faster RAM, especially RGB options. I looked into the G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB DDR4, which is actually more affordable than I expected.
a) Will it automatically limit my CPU speed?
b) Should I opt for 4000mhz RAM with the idea of upgrading my CPU in a year or two, or keep RAM and upgrade later when a better CPU comes out? (I’m also hoping for a price drop on Black Friday.)
c) Should I wait for a CPU upgrade before investing in more RAM?
I have a B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC which seems compatible with Ryzen 7 and 9 series, though I think a PSU upgrade might be needed too.
There’s little gain from boosting performance with extra RAM speed like that. A 3600 MHz can sometimes struggle to maintain speeds above 3600MHz. The motherboard supports a maximum of 3466MHz.
I wasn’t aware the motherboard had a limit either. Unless I switch the motherboard, even if I change the CPU, sticking with a 3200 might still be okay.
The PSU needs replacing. There are three parts to upgrade: motherboard, CPU, and PSU. Think of options like a 5600X, B550-F, and RMA 750 or 650.