Good value DDR4 RAM option available.
Good value DDR4 RAM option available.
I located a 5600 and a solid b550 motherboard both in good condition for less than $200. I’m looking for a 2x8GB DDR4 RAM kit, preferably 3200MHz, with low timings and high speeds. Overclocking to 3200MHz is okay. I’m okay spending under $30 and want a dependable setup. Used options are fine.
Bullshit, 16GB is too much for my needs and I mainly play modern games. I've never seen more than 12GB used. I prefer quick 16GB over slower 32GB.
Consider boosting your RAM with overclocking options available on eBay. OEM Micron Rev.E and Samsung 8Gb D die are good choices, especially if you're okay with higher speeds. These chips exceed 3200MT/s and maintain decent timing. The Rev.E model could run closer to 3800 CL16-20-20-40 with proper voltage, though not significantly better than the others. For a balanced setup, the 4Gb E die ranks third after Micron and Samsung, while the 8Gb kit is top for XMP performance. If you aim for 3200MT/s, finding one over $30 is tough—consider replacing the board instead.
Confirm if both devices you mentioned support 3200mhz and which one performs better under that frequency. Consider whether cooling solutions are necessary as you approach higher speeds. Think about starting overclocking your R5 5600 and whether it could affect performance at higher frequencies. Your current setup with good airflow and a B550 motherboard with four RAM slots should help.
If you're okay with a $35 investment, this kit is 3200mhz CL16 and will definitely perform well compared to unreliable low-quality options that fail at higher frequencies. I’m not sure how tight your budget is, but adding $10 more to ensure reliable results is definitely worthwhile.
They likely handled 4000+ chips individually on a solid platform, though a 2x8GB memory package probably met at least 3200MT/s. If two sticks are used versus two sticks, it comes down to a tight race for top frequency, with Samsung chips likely holding a slight edge. In terms of timing, primary speeds should be fairly comparable, just accounting for stick differences—Samsung sticks might edge out slightly. However, with a 4x4 configuration versus a 2x8, the 4x4 will likely underperform in max frequency but gain more per-clock speed, which is important for hitting around 3800-4000MT/s on an R5 5600. The actual speed drop matters less than the overall performance gap. The best board for this setup depends on voltage requirements; pushing to 1.55V or higher may need cooling, but for average timings and voltages around 1.4-1.45V, it should be manageable without extra cooling. The choice really hinges on the specific motherboard model—B550 Pro4 versus B550 Master makes a noticeable difference.
I'm currently using a DDR3 RAM at 2133mhz, which works fine with my 4790k at 4.4ghz (original spec). When I raised the 4790k to 4.8ghz, it became unstable at 2133mhz, so I had to tweak the timings and voltage a bit for the RAM before it stabilized. I was just hoping a similar change would affect a 5600mhz system with a MagneZoom Bazooka.
Technically speaking, the memory wasn't consistently stable during stock conditions. The CPU speed was insufficient to reveal any issues. Such occurrences are uncommon, especially with AMD in 1:1:1 configuration. This isn't ideal, but it's not the worst either. Performance should meet at least 3600 cycles and 3733 should be manageable. A 3800+ might be inconsistent with four DIMMs, though a 3733 paired with four 4GB modules should outperform a 3866 with two 8GB modules. I'd still prefer the four 4GB configuration.