Need assistance with RAM for 5900x + b550-e? Help! :D (final stage of setup)
Need assistance with RAM for 5900x + b550-e? Help! :D (final stage of setup)
I've been exploring memory lately since it's the final stage of my project. The UK selection has gotten quite limited lately. I originally planned to purchase crucial ballistix – https://uk.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/bl2k16g36c16u4wl – but I learned they're shifting all 16GB modules to single rank. After checking Amazon and Crucial, they said it would be a lottery for single or dual rank options. I considered buying two sets of https://uk.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/bl2k8g36c16u4wl, which would still be dual rank, but I'd be stuck if I needed to upgrade to 64GB someday (my PC is mainly for 3D CAD). Then I discovered some kits, though I'm not sure if they're worth it or if they'll arrive in a year so I could buy another set to match. Here are the links:
- https://www.memoryc.co.uk/27697-32gb-g-s...-16gb.html
- https://www.scan.co.uk/products/32gb-2x1...mp-20-135v
- https://www.memoryc.co.uk/28628-32gb-g-s...x16gb.html
- https://www.overclockers.co.uk/team-grou...02-8p.html
Thanks for your help ahead of time! I hope this clears things up while I was chatting over coffee a few hours ago. Stay safe, Lex.
I concur that the used market seems almost nonexistent right now.
This collection offers good value and uses a Samsung B-Die design. Its clock speeds match the recommended XMP settings for your hardware.
This was one of the original sets I considered purchasing because they use Samsung B Die chips. However, prices increased significantly, so I switched to Crucial as it offers better value with its micron E Die options. Would you think this upgrade is worth it compared to the Crucial version? Also, are these kits likely to be available in about a year? Thanks for your advice—it’s a tight situation, especially since I have a course starting soon. xD Appreciate the help!
Typically cheaper options exist besides newer models, though they’ve been available longer and function well. It’s similar to the old saying about sticking with IBM—those tend to last longer than many alternatives. If you need upgrades within a year, they’re more likely to be found in used markets.
#1 or #4, as long as it's not #2, a majority of 16gb sticks are dual ranked, there's some rng involved but not as much as you think.
They seem very dependable across most systems. Just to clarify, the particular version using b dies should have a similar availability in about a year, just like other new kits. Also, do you know the company they’re being sold through? I’ve been trying to verify if it’s legitimate but haven’t found much. Thanks for your assistance!
I'll keep going with Neo if I decide to go that way. To match the team group, I need to take out their heat spreaders, okay? Thanks!