Looking for assistance with purchasing RAM?
Looking for assistance with purchasing RAM?
Hello, I’m here to assist with your RAM purchase. You’re looking for 16GB DDR4 3600MHz memory for a Ryzen 7 3700X and have a budget of $80 USD. The memory timings you mentioned (CL16, CL18, etc.) are important—make sure the specs match your CPU’s requirements. Let me know if you need more details!
CL means cas latency. It's about how long it takes for the RAM to respond. The shorter the delay, the faster the RAM. This isn't about how fast the RAM actually is. If you're on a tight budget, just buy any cheap, working RAM that fits your system.
It's tough to locate c16 chips under $80. Consider the G.SKILL Trident Z RGB (AMD) 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Intel XMP 2.0 Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C18D-16GTZRX. It begins at $90, but Newegg now lists it at $83. Trident Z is likely the top RAM option. The deal expires in 18 hours. Link: https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-...6820232728
3200 MHz would result in double performance under normal conditions. Verify you're checking desktop RAM, not a laptop. G.skill is great, though not the only solid option.