Optimal price-to-performance ratio for the B450 Tomahawk MAX is around 1:3.
Optimal price-to-performance ratio for the B450 Tomahawk MAX is around 1:3.
Hello everyone, I'm planning a fresh build and need some guidance. I'm considering the PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price listing for a CPU like the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz 6-core processor. It's priced at €234.95, but I'm unsure if it fits my needs without overspending. Some users mentioned issues with the 3600 CL16 model, and MSI's website confirms compatibility concerns. I'm trying to find good RAM under €130 while keeping performance in mind. Could anyone recommend suitable options without breaking the bank? Thanks!
G.Skill Aegis 16GB is often the top choice on PCPartPicker for RAM. Around $70 for 16GB at 3200Mhz, it offers solid value in my opinion.
AMD chipset supports high-speed RAM. As long as the frequency exceeds 3000MHz, performance is optimal. CL16 and 16-16-19-39 perform exceptionally well, which is why I recommend the G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-pin SDRAM PC4-28800 DDR4 at 3600MHz CL16-19-19-39, 1.35V Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-16GVKC. According to my understanding, even at 3600MHz it will function correctly if the motherboard and CPU support that speed (around 3200MHz), though I shouldn't confirm this.