Looking for guidance on selecting RAM for your AMD 3700X?

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Looking for guidance on selecting RAM for your AMD 3700X?

Looking for guidance on selecting RAM for your AMD 3700X?

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tim5436
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08-20-2019, 06:06 PM

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I'm setting up my PC and chose the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 3600 MHz. For RAM, I have two choices: HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB at 3200 MHz with XMP support, or a standard RAM DIMM from DDR4 KINGSTON HYPERX FURYBLACK at 2666 MHz. I need to decide which fits better with the processor's synchronization needs.

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tim5436

08-20-2019, 06:06 PM #1

I'm setting up my PC and chose the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 3600 MHz. For RAM, I have two choices: HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB at 3200 MHz with XMP support, or a standard RAM DIMM from DDR4 KINGSTON HYPERX FURYBLACK at 2666 MHz. I need to decide which fits better with the processor's synchronization needs.

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InfernalBR1999
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08-20-2019, 10:28 PM

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Are you sure you require that much memory? 2666MHz on Zen 2 isn't fast enough, so I'd suggest against it.

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InfernalBR1999

08-20-2019, 10:28 PM #2

Are you sure you require that much memory? 2666MHz on Zen 2 isn't fast enough, so I'd suggest against it.

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miniyonce16
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08-22-2019, 04:37 PM

#3

AMD favors quick memory, so I chose the 3020.

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miniyonce16

08-22-2019, 04:37 PM #3

AMD favors quick memory, so I chose the 3020.

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FogoPositivo
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08-22-2019, 05:48 PM

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FogoPositivo

08-22-2019, 05:48 PM #4

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HeadDiamond12
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08-22-2019, 06:37 PM

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Choose between 3200 CL16 or 3600 CL18 (or CL16 if you find a better price), picking the more affordable option at your retailer. Always purchase two sticks and connect them in dual-channel mode (such as a 2x8GB configuration for 16GB). 16GB typically covers the needs of most users, especially standard gaming setups.

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HeadDiamond12

08-22-2019, 06:37 PM #5

Choose between 3200 CL16 or 3600 CL18 (or CL16 if you find a better price), picking the more affordable option at your retailer. Always purchase two sticks and connect them in dual-channel mode (such as a 2x8GB configuration for 16GB). 16GB typically covers the needs of most users, especially standard gaming setups.