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How to increase the RAM on my MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 board?

How to increase the RAM on my MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 board?

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cookiedough909
Posting Freak
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05-03-2021, 12:27 PM
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Here are the options listed from the most affordable to the more expensive ones:

Kingston Fury BEAST RGB (2x16 and 4x8 for the same price) 3200MHz CL16
TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB (2x16) 3600MHz CL18
CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16
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cookiedough909
05-03-2021, 12:27 PM #1

Here are the options listed from the most affordable to the more expensive ones:

Kingston Fury BEAST RGB (2x16 and 4x8 for the same price) 3200MHz CL16
TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB (2x16) 3600MHz CL18
CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16

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devill_666
Junior Member
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05-12-2021, 01:45 AM
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I’d choose the Kingston option since you hinted at wanting the lowest cost. If you decide on a Kingston setup, aim for the 2x16GB RAM package; a 4x configuration could strain your processor’s memory controller. The optimal setting for Intel’s DDR4 platform is around DDR4-3200MHz to DDR4-3600MHz with minimal delays. Getting a DDR4-3600MHz with CL16 or even faster timings would maximize performance, especially if you mainly play games. CL timing effects are less significant for productivity software. As always, verify your motherboard’s latest BIOS before installing new RAM.
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devill_666
05-12-2021, 01:45 AM #2

I’d choose the Kingston option since you hinted at wanting the lowest cost. If you decide on a Kingston setup, aim for the 2x16GB RAM package; a 4x configuration could strain your processor’s memory controller. The optimal setting for Intel’s DDR4 platform is around DDR4-3200MHz to DDR4-3600MHz with minimal delays. Getting a DDR4-3600MHz with CL16 or even faster timings would maximize performance, especially if you mainly play games. CL timing effects are less significant for productivity software. As always, verify your motherboard’s latest BIOS before installing new RAM.

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tmc00
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05-12-2021, 09:48 PM
#3
I can use the T-Force 3600MHz CL18 if it offers good value for gaming and yes, my PC is mostly dedicated to gaming. The only choices nearby are a 3200MHz CL16 or a 3600MHz CL18, with no 3600MHz CL16 available right now. Speaking of differences, how does the performance compare between a 3200MHz CL16 and a 3600MHz CL18 in gaming?
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tmc00
05-12-2021, 09:48 PM #3

I can use the T-Force 3600MHz CL18 if it offers good value for gaming and yes, my PC is mostly dedicated to gaming. The only choices nearby are a 3200MHz CL16 or a 3600MHz CL18, with no 3600MHz CL16 available right now. Speaking of differences, how does the performance compare between a 3200MHz CL16 and a 3600MHz CL18 in gaming?

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JorgeSancho
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05-13-2021, 05:39 AM
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Choose a 2 x 16gb package.
Four stick kits can be more challenging to handle.
When comparing speed and latency, dividing speed by latency gives a consistent result of 200 across your choices. This means that increased speed is somewhat offset by greater latency.
The variations are minimal.
Using your integrated graphics will yield better performance with the higher speed kit.
Don't get too caught up in details; overall it doesn't matter much.
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JorgeSancho
05-13-2021, 05:39 AM #4

Choose a 2 x 16gb package.
Four stick kits can be more challenging to handle.
When comparing speed and latency, dividing speed by latency gives a consistent result of 200 across your choices. This means that increased speed is somewhat offset by greater latency.
The variations are minimal.
Using your integrated graphics will yield better performance with the higher speed kit.
Don't get too caught up in details; overall it doesn't matter much.