Not sure which RAM to purchase for the Ryzen 7 5800X?

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Not sure which RAM to purchase for the Ryzen 7 5800X?

Not sure which RAM to purchase for the Ryzen 7 5800X?

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XWeeezy
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05-19-2020, 05:49 PM

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I've been purchasing components and am confused about the appropriate RAM speed for this CPU. AMD mentions support up to 3200MHz, while I’ve heard 3600MHz is where things get significant. I was considering a 32GB (16x2) 4000MHz kit because it seems like a big jump. Should I configure it to run at 3600 or 4000 MHz right away? Would I risk the RAM not functioning properly at 4000 MHz? I want to stay prepared for the next few years without wasting money on unnecessary upgrades.

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XWeeezy

05-19-2020, 05:49 PM #1

I've been purchasing components and am confused about the appropriate RAM speed for this CPU. AMD mentions support up to 3200MHz, while I’ve heard 3600MHz is where things get significant. I was considering a 32GB (16x2) 4000MHz kit because it seems like a big jump. Should I configure it to run at 3600 or 4000 MHz right away? Would I risk the RAM not functioning properly at 4000 MHz? I want to stay prepared for the next few years without wasting money on unnecessary upgrades.

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Jelmer2006
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05-20-2020, 08:53 PM

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3600mhz works well in the coming years. Ram speeds have only a slight impact on performance; storage capacity is the main factor. A 32GB drive should last you at least five years. Going up to 4000mhz seems like a bigger investment than the benefits.

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Jelmer2006

05-20-2020, 08:53 PM #2

3600mhz works well in the coming years. Ram speeds have only a slight impact on performance; storage capacity is the main factor. A 32GB drive should last you at least five years. Going up to 4000mhz seems like a bigger investment than the benefits.