Do you think changing my ram is worth it?
Do you think changing my ram is worth it?
Hey there, I have a situation I’m dealing with. I own a 2x8 3200 MHz CL16 Adata D60G RAM that looks great, but it can’t really go beyond 3200 MHz due to the Samsung C Die chip—it’s not performing well. I’m considering swapping it in for a Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RAM module (2x8 3200 MHz CL16) at no cost. The new RAM should support up to 3600 MHz CL14 with a 1.46V voltage because it uses a Micron E Die. I’m wondering if this trade makes sense. I didn’t really like the RGB of the Tracer, but it’s fine. How will switching to 3200 MHz CL16 help my gaming experience compared to my Ryzen 5 3600? Any thoughts would be appreciated!
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It seems like you're weighing the benefits of using Rev.E versus giving up on it. If you manage to get solid Rev.E performance, it could really boost your gaming experience compared to C-die. Whether that overclock adds a meaningful impact to everyday tasks is doubtful—so you probably don’t need to worry too much about it.
It's actually free, though there are other costs involved. I don't pay extra for the upgrade; I switch from full RGB RAM to non-Full RGB and I value RGB for myself. Of course, I wouldn't sacrifice RGB if it means a noticeable FPS improvement, but otherwise I don't see it as worthwhile.
You can notice up to ~10% speed boost with faster frequency and more precise timing RAM in Ryzen 5000 series... Based on DRM testing, Gamers Nexus is currently working on this. If you manage to reduce the timings to DDR4-3200 CL15 or CL14, it would approach DDR4-3600 CL16. A 1.45V power supply is quite high for continuous daily use... @HelpfulTechWizard It seems Metro Exodus falls into the category of games that don’t rely heavily on DRAM frequency or timing.
I might switch RAM if I move to Zen 3, though I’m not certain yet. Thanks everyone!