Need assistance in selecting a 32GB RAM kit?
Need assistance in selecting a 32GB RAM kit?
Hello,
I own an ASRock B450M-HDV R4.0 motherboard paired with a Ryzen 5 5600 CPU. I’m planning to upgrade my RAM from 2 x 4GB to 2 x 16GB. I came across Corsair Vengence RAM and saw in a post that it doesn’t work well with Ryzen processors. Is this accurate? If so, what alternatives do you recommend? Also, could you suggest some other RAM kits?
G.Skill Trident Z RGB F4-3200C16D-32GTZR 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz is available on Amazon.
Additionally, I have a mini-tower PC case. Should I opt for low-profile RAM or is that just an option?
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
You can technically use any RAM kit, just ensure you're using the latest BIOS for your motherboard. Before the BIOS version with 1.2.0.5 A.G.E.S.A code (I believe), you needed kits with Samsung's B-die or G.Skill's Flare X series or Neo range.
These options should work easily. I’m not in Italy (using the .IT extension from your Amazon links), so I can’t say which is cheaper.
Do you have a mini-tower PC case? What’s the make and model of your cooler?
My issue involves the Cooler Master Masterbox Q300L. This model received very poor reviews. It acts more like an oven for your components inside. Additionally, the motherboard you're using has a subpar VRM design, and the Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series put extra strain on its VRM section because of their higher power consumption. You might want to switch to a case with improved airflow.
However, you shouldn't run into any clearance problems with the original cooler.
Select a few choices.
Link: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/memory...=3000,3333
G.Skill memory for Ryzen boards features the NEO branding. You can view it here:
https://www.gskill.com/product/165/326/1...16D-32GTZN
And on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.it/-/en/G-Skill-Tiden...190&sr=1-1
g.skill / samsung b is likely the top choice for overclocking and performance.
Kingston models like Fury Beast, Renegade, and Hyper X are generally Hyix components, offering more flexibility compared to Samsung B kits. This allows you to make a decision that fits your budget. I recently bought a 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Kingston unit for £50, noticing a temporary price drop that surprised me. Since I had never seen such a price before, I went ahead with the purchase. However, just a few weeks later the price rose again from the same seller. Whether this was an error or just market changes, I couldn’t tell. Eventually, I managed to adjust the timings to 1:1 FCLK at 3600MHz, which significantly improved bandwidth. While not as impressive as the maximum speeds some enthusiasts claim, it’s still a solid option given the price.
Samsung B kits are available but tend to be more expensive. You’d need to check the 'memory support list' and use search tools to find compatible vendors offering similar products without the exact model you’re interested in. Many sellers have become aware of this trend, so now you’ll pay a premium for each MHz. It’s challenging to compare benchmarks across different platforms, making it hard to make an informed choice. Keeping track of numerous numbers and options is often the toughest part.