F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Need some guidance? I'm here to help with your new build ideas.

Need some guidance? I'm here to help with your new build ideas.

Need some guidance? I'm here to help with your new build ideas.

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Ryanmon
Member
200
08-31-2018, 08:02 PM
#1
I've been studying a lot recently and planning to purchase some items. I'm seeking advice or considering changes before making decisions. The setup includes Tower 900 with an Intel 9900K CPU, Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER ATX motherboard, Nvidia GeForce GTX 2080, and Super memory. I'm trying to figure out if Corsair or G.skill RAM options like CMW32GX4M2C3200C16 or CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 are worth it, or if the f4-3200c16d-32gvk is a better choice. I'm not very familiar with RAM specs and have only checked top lists for the 9900K.
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Ryanmon
08-31-2018, 08:02 PM #1

I've been studying a lot recently and planning to purchase some items. I'm seeking advice or considering changes before making decisions. The setup includes Tower 900 with an Intel 9900K CPU, Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER ATX motherboard, Nvidia GeForce GTX 2080, and Super memory. I'm trying to figure out if Corsair or G.skill RAM options like CMW32GX4M2C3200C16 or CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 are worth it, or if the f4-3200c16d-32gvk is a better choice. I'm not very familiar with RAM specs and have only checked top lists for the 9900K.

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PastelLlama
Junior Member
23
09-01-2018, 01:54 AM
#2
This machine is primarily intended for general use. A RAM speed of 3600Mhz is usually sufficient; upgrading to 3200Mhz or less is beneficial if timing constraints exist. Lowering it to CL14 or below may be advantageous.
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PastelLlama
09-01-2018, 01:54 AM #2

This machine is primarily intended for general use. A RAM speed of 3600Mhz is usually sufficient; upgrading to 3200Mhz or less is beneficial if timing constraints exist. Lowering it to CL14 or below may be advantageous.

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funniegame1
Member
192
09-21-2018, 01:00 AM
#3
Usually focused on gaming, occasionally working with videos or photos, but not often.
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funniegame1
09-21-2018, 01:00 AM #3

Usually focused on gaming, occasionally working with videos or photos, but not often.

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iLeslie
Junior Member
39
09-21-2018, 02:33 AM
#4
Searching for RGB rams or cost-effective options that lack RGB features.
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iLeslie
09-21-2018, 02:33 AM #4

Searching for RGB rams or cost-effective options that lack RGB features.

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xRedxNightx
Member
176
09-21-2018, 10:48 AM
#5
actually dont mind one or the other, i'll put enough light in the tower that it'll light up enough
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xRedxNightx
09-21-2018, 10:48 AM #5

actually dont mind one or the other, i'll put enough light in the tower that it'll light up enough

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Llabros
Senior Member
740
09-27-2018, 12:43 AM
#6
Choose this RAM unit for optimal value at 3600MHz with minimal timing and latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin SDRAM PC4-28800 DDR4 3600MHz CL16-19-19-39 1.35V Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-16GVKC. Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X8DVDZZ/ref...qEbBJ2RQGF
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Llabros
09-27-2018, 12:43 AM #6

Choose this RAM unit for optimal value at 3600MHz with minimal timing and latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin SDRAM PC4-28800 DDR4 3600MHz CL16-19-19-39 1.35V Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-16GVKC. Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X8DVDZZ/ref...qEbBJ2RQGF

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SxBALLER
Member
51
10-08-2018, 01:05 AM
#7
Sure, switching to two 16GB units is possible.
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SxBALLER
10-08-2018, 01:05 AM #7

Sure, switching to two 16GB units is possible.

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zlip88
Member
198
10-13-2018, 08:27 PM
#8
Yes, 32 GB of RAM is sufficient. It wouldn't really matter unless you plan to use it mainly for gaming and basic photo/video editing. Your note about 3600 RAM running at 3200 is also correct.
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zlip88
10-13-2018, 08:27 PM #8

Yes, 32 GB of RAM is sufficient. It wouldn't really matter unless you plan to use it mainly for gaming and basic photo/video editing. Your note about 3600 RAM running at 3200 is also correct.

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danielskyj
Member
173
10-17-2018, 07:11 PM
#9
Seeing as you're gaming, any 3200c16 or 3600c18 kit will do. Unless you're that hung up on OCing, there's no real reason to go higher
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danielskyj
10-17-2018, 07:11 PM #9

Seeing as you're gaming, any 3200c16 or 3600c18 kit will do. Unless you're that hung up on OCing, there's no real reason to go higher

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Doggo_page
Junior Member
9
10-18-2018, 11:15 AM
#10
I didn’t overclock the system before, so this shouldn’t happen too. I’ve always considered it could cause overheating and shorten its lifespan. Thanks a lot!
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Doggo_page
10-18-2018, 11:15 AM #10

I didn’t overclock the system before, so this shouldn’t happen too. I’ve always considered it could cause overheating and shorten its lifespan. Thanks a lot!