F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Need help with your MOBO or RAM upgrade? Let me know what you're experiencing!

Need help with your MOBO or RAM upgrade? Let me know what you're experiencing!

Need help with your MOBO or RAM upgrade? Let me know what you're experiencing!

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FruitOpter
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09-22-2022, 01:26 AM
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I have recently assembled this system and had limited experience choosing components. Now I understand better, especially regarding the motherboard and RAM speed requirements. Upgrading either part could offer some gains, though I’m unsure if it would make a big difference. I think the main benefit might come from improving thermal management or enabling overclocking, but I’m not confident yet. The CPU and GPU specs are solid, but the RAM choice is crucial for performance.
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FruitOpter
09-22-2022, 01:26 AM #1

I have recently assembled this system and had limited experience choosing components. Now I understand better, especially regarding the motherboard and RAM speed requirements. Upgrading either part could offer some gains, though I’m unsure if it would make a big difference. I think the main benefit might come from improving thermal management or enabling overclocking, but I’m not confident yet. The CPU and GPU specs are solid, but the RAM choice is crucial for performance.

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LunaDoll
Member
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09-24-2022, 07:38 AM
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I'm going to be straightforward—both upgrades here are quite a waste of money. Sure, the MSI X570-A Pro isn’t the top choice compared to the X570 board, but it’s not bad either, especially for an R5 3600. The main gain from newer boards is the improved VRM cooling, though with a 65W TDP CPU those changes won’t make much of a difference. If you had an R7 3700X instead, the same would apply. Yes, Ryzen really benefits from dual-channel RAM, but focusing on optimizing your existing RAM and adjusting timings will give you the biggest performance lift. If you’re feeling desperate and want to upgrade your RAM, don’t go for a quad-channel kit—opt for dual channel at 3600MHz or higher. For RGB enthusiasts with a need for more lights, a Corsair setup with dual-channel 3600MHz or faster is the way to go. Honestly, if you’re on a tight budget, skip the whole thing and just upgrade your RAM yourself. If you really want speed, stick with an R7 or R9 processor.
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LunaDoll
09-24-2022, 07:38 AM #2

I'm going to be straightforward—both upgrades here are quite a waste of money. Sure, the MSI X570-A Pro isn’t the top choice compared to the X570 board, but it’s not bad either, especially for an R5 3600. The main gain from newer boards is the improved VRM cooling, though with a 65W TDP CPU those changes won’t make much of a difference. If you had an R7 3700X instead, the same would apply. Yes, Ryzen really benefits from dual-channel RAM, but focusing on optimizing your existing RAM and adjusting timings will give you the biggest performance lift. If you’re feeling desperate and want to upgrade your RAM, don’t go for a quad-channel kit—opt for dual channel at 3600MHz or higher. For RGB enthusiasts with a need for more lights, a Corsair setup with dual-channel 3600MHz or faster is the way to go. Honestly, if you’re on a tight budget, skip the whole thing and just upgrade your RAM yourself. If you really want speed, stick with an R7 or R9 processor.