Need advice on purchasing RAM for your B450M S2H motherboard?

Pages (2): 1 2 Next

Pingleo
Junior Member

12-13-2019, 03:43 PM

I considered adding more RAM and still feel unclear about the details. I’m thinking about getting the Kingston HyperX Predator 2x8GB at 3200MHz or the HyperX Predator 2x8GB at 3000MHz, which lists OC for that speed. How do I enable it? Or is a lower speed with a smaller CL better?

Pingleo

12-13-2019, 03:43 PM #1

AliiZeeBearr
Junior Member

12-30-2019, 03:21 PM

What CPU do you have, and what memory do you have now?

AliiZeeBearr

12-30-2019, 03:21 PM #2

What CPU do you have, and what memory do you have now?

TavrosNitram
Junior Member

12-30-2019, 04:24 PM

I don't have a physical CPU, but I'm here to help with any questions you might have!

TavrosNitram

12-30-2019, 04:24 PM #3

I don't have a physical CPU, but I'm here to help with any questions you might have!

fabopoulos
Junior Member

12-30-2019, 04:42 PM

Processor: Intel Core i5-1600, Memory: Team Group DDR4 8GB 2666MHz CL19 1.2V

fabopoulos

12-30-2019, 04:42 PM #4

Processor: Intel Core i5-1600, Memory: Team Group DDR4 8GB 2666MHz CL19 1.2V

TrueMM2
Member

227

12-31-2019, 06:23 PM

People say if you receive a 3200 or 3000 kit, they'll all perform at the pace of the slowest component. They suggest trying to overclock it to 2933, which could bring a modest boost.

TrueMM2

12-31-2019, 06:23 PM #5

People say if you receive a 3200 or 3000 kit, they'll all perform at the pace of the slowest component. They suggest trying to overclock it to 2933, which could bring a modest boost.

SkyLIKE1
Member

174

01-02-2020, 01:16 AM

That’s a smart idea. Using a fresh 2x RAM module and replacing the old 2666MHz unit can help ensure stability and performance.

SkyLIKE1

01-02-2020, 01:16 AM #6

That’s a smart idea. Using a fresh 2x RAM module and replacing the old 2666MHz unit can help ensure stability and performance.

Loly76
Junior Member

01-05-2020, 04:40 PM

I’d choose the 2x8GB 3000MHz CL15 kit. Perfectly fine if you’d just purchased a single stick and dropped in, but 2666MHz CL19 would be much slower. That’s actually the better option here.

Loly76

01-05-2020, 04:40 PM #7

I’d choose the 2x8GB 3000MHz CL15 kit. Perfectly fine if you’d just purchased a single stick and dropped in, but 2666MHz CL19 would be much slower. That’s actually the better option here.

IxYosfx
Junior Member

01-07-2020, 12:30 PM

That would be fine.

IxYosfx

01-07-2020, 12:30 PM #8

That would be fine.

imr_ali_craft
Junior Member

01-07-2020, 08:35 PM

Lower CL often offers better performance, while higher MHz can provide more speed but may impact efficiency. The best choice depends on your specific needs.

imr_ali_craft

01-07-2020, 08:35 PM #9

Lower CL often offers better performance, while higher MHz can provide more speed but may impact efficiency. The best choice depends on your specific needs.

MattHaan
Member

131

01-09-2020, 01:29 PM

#10

Gaming is where quicker RAM has the biggest impact, particularly with Ryzen processors, and testing could also refer to Cinebench, where memory performance isn't a big factor. Running at 3200 CL16 and 3000 CL15 gives similar results. The issue is that with a 1600 MHz processor like Zen 1, you'll probably need to lower the RAM speed to around 3000/2933MHz anyway. It's better to choose a system designed for tighter timings from the start.

MattHaan

01-09-2020, 01:29 PM #10

Pages (2): 1 2 Next