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Memory validation plays a crucial role in AMD's design and performance goals.

Memory validation plays a crucial role in AMD's design and performance goals.

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ChloeET
Senior Member
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03-19-2019, 02:16 PM
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I'm assembling my initial setup around a Ryzen 9 3900XT and was about to place an order when I learned about memory validation for compatibility. I wasn't familiar with this term before, as it seems most major brands are validated with Intel, but I suspect AMD doesn't follow the same process. The RAM I intended to use isn't listed in the AMD-validated database (though I might be mistaken), and I'm uncertain whether unvalidated memory will function properly or if issues are likely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Current build parts list attached.
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ChloeET
03-19-2019, 02:16 PM #1

I'm assembling my initial setup around a Ryzen 9 3900XT and was about to place an order when I learned about memory validation for compatibility. I wasn't familiar with this term before, as it seems most major brands are validated with Intel, but I suspect AMD doesn't follow the same process. The RAM I intended to use isn't listed in the AMD-validated database (though I might be mistaken), and I'm uncertain whether unvalidated memory will function properly or if issues are likely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Current build parts list attached.

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Freak_Dude
Member
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03-20-2019, 08:57 AM
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Verification isn't crucial here. I'd install this SSD from the link you shared: sabrent-2-tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-sb-rocket-2tb. It's a 5700xt model.
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Freak_Dude
03-20-2019, 08:57 AM #2

Verification isn't crucial here. I'd install this SSD from the link you shared: sabrent-2-tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-sb-rocket-2tb. It's a 5700xt model.

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A_Piggy
Member
211
03-20-2019, 09:42 AM
#3
Curiously, it differs from the drive you selected. A fellow suggested steering clear of the Sabrent rocket line.
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A_Piggy
03-20-2019, 09:42 AM #3

Curiously, it differs from the drive you selected. A fellow suggested steering clear of the Sabrent rocket line.

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bigminerryan
Junior Member
36
03-26-2019, 05:46 PM
#4
AMD or Intel validation simply confirms testing on their respective processors and verifies compatibility. This doesn't imply cross-compatibility between the two, though it's generally not a concern.
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bigminerryan
03-26-2019, 05:46 PM #4

AMD or Intel validation simply confirms testing on their respective processors and verifies compatibility. This doesn't imply cross-compatibility between the two, though it's generally not a concern.

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fandras7
Member
139
03-27-2019, 07:12 PM
#5
XPG could be a better option. I'm used to most budget low-end drives from XPG.
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fandras7
03-27-2019, 07:12 PM #5

XPG could be a better option. I'm used to most budget low-end drives from XPG.