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Question about RAM

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AristerDRA
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04-30-2019, 02:52 PM
#1
I'm looking at a Ryzen 5 3600 and want to know which RAM to get—16GB at 3000MHz CL15 or 3200MHz CL16. I also have a Ryzen 5 2600 (now 3600 with a Cooler Master 212 RGB Black Edition) and an Aorus Pro RTX 2080. Thanks!
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AristerDRA
04-30-2019, 02:52 PM #1

I'm looking at a Ryzen 5 3600 and want to know which RAM to get—16GB at 3000MHz CL15 or 3200MHz CL16. I also have a Ryzen 5 2600 (now 3600 with a Cooler Master 212 RGB Black Edition) and an Aorus Pro RTX 2080. Thanks!

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Hooded_Master
Member
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04-30-2019, 04:01 PM
#2
3200 CL16 when the price matches, compare with 3600 models offering CL18 or lower.
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Hooded_Master
04-30-2019, 04:01 PM #2

3200 CL16 when the price matches, compare with 3600 models offering CL18 or lower.

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Laximus25
Junior Member
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04-30-2019, 05:51 PM
#3
The price difference is around 12€ less for the 3000MHz CL15 compared to the 3200MHz CL16. If performance isn't significantly different, choosing the 3000MHz model might be more cost-effective. Your motherboard can handle up to 3200MHz, so that's a good option.
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Laximus25
04-30-2019, 05:51 PM #3

The price difference is around 12€ less for the 3000MHz CL15 compared to the 3200MHz CL16. If performance isn't significantly different, choosing the 3000MHz model might be more cost-effective. Your motherboard can handle up to 3200MHz, so that's a good option.

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Ninjas_R_OP
Senior Member
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05-08-2019, 05:03 PM
#4
I noticed the site lists 3600 for OC and 3000 without OC. Go with 3000MHz—it's still quite solid.
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Ninjas_R_OP
05-08-2019, 05:03 PM #4

I noticed the site lists 3600 for OC and 3000 without OC. Go with 3000MHz—it's still quite solid.