Ryzen! Purchased Corsair Vengeance 3200MHz LED, but...
Ryzen! Purchased Corsair Vengeance 3200MHz LED, but...
Hi there folks.
I bought some Vengeance Led, 3200 MHz ram, but i'm still able to return them.. my last components arrive saturday.
My question is... for the Ryzen line-up.. would i be better off to return them and buy some Trident Z, 3200 CL16 RBG ones? Price is almost the same.. +- 20-25 $..
Or would it have to be CL14, Trident Z to matter?
It's the problem with the current Hynix Die, which seems to be an issue for most people?
What would you guys do?
SYSTEM:
Corsair H115i
2 x Noctua 140mm Industrial 2000 RPM fans, 4 pin. (Replacement for H115i's fans)
Black Chromax, neutral.
Asus Crosshair Hero VI X370
Ryzen R5 1600X
Corsair Vengeance 3200 mhz, DDR4, Led .
Phanteks Evolv, ATX. (Silver, trying out a new color scheme).
AMD MSI RX480, Gaming X, 8GB (Placeholder for Vega).
Phanteks 1m, LED strip.
24p, Black/black sleeved cable Extension. (BitFenix)
6+2p, Black/black sleeved cable Extension. (BitFenix)
8p, Black/black sleeved cable Extension. (BitFenix)
120gb Crucial M4 for windows,
525gb Crucial MX300
Windows Pro.
B-DIE isn't solely about maintaining a high clock speed. Many RAM kits don't match the advertised frequency precisely, typically around 100mhz. B-DIE offers a more consistent overclocking experience. While most kits can be boosted, B-DIE enhances the process by increasing power consumption (Mhz).
We all understand that Ryzen performs better with higher RAM speeds, especially in MHz.
Upgrading to a different RAM package with the same frequency but higher cost is unnecessary.
For RGB setups, options like Corsair RGB RAM and GEIL EVO X RAM kits are available.
Sticking with the original products makes the best use of your investment.
This is precisely why I'm inquiring... it appears some users with a Hynix ram-die face difficulties maintaining the desired RAM MHz, which leads to performance drops... many are stuck around 2900, and some even lower.
In contrast, Samsung B-die models generally meet these requirements.
I’m not certain how frequently this happens or whether upgrading is truly necessary—possibly just a few BIOS updates. I’m uncertain!
That’s why I’m puzzled.
I aim for the best performance, but I’m unsure if it means only Trident Z or something else.
What are your thoughts? Not just about MHz values, but also about their design.
This is why I'm reaching out... it appears some users with a Hynix ram-die face issues when trying to run the specified RAM MHz, which leads to performance drops. Many are stuck at 2900, and some even lower. In contrast, Samsung B-die models usually meet these requirements. I’m not sure how often this happens or whether upgrading is really necessary—maybe just a few BIOS updates would help. I’m still unsure!
If you truly want consistent performance, I recommend switching to a kit specifically built for Ryzen (G. Skill has started releasing those, with speeds up to 3200 MHz). I’d prefer the best option, though I’m not sure it needs to be Trident Z or similar.
What do you think? Not just about the MHz, but also about the build quality.
2900 versus 3200—even though both are 3200, I’m uncertain if the Vengeance series can handle 3200. If anyone has any insights, it would be greatly appreciated!
The issue is... the vengeance LED version is identical to the LPX, isn't it? Just with LEDs? lol
Some folks claim the LPX 3200 works well with Ryzen... while others argue the Samsung model is better.
Am I really confident the 3200 Trident Z is a B-die? I've seen those models costing more than a pair of CL14 in my country.
I might even consider getting a 3600 kit for that price here.
It's hard to say if it's just a marketing trick, lol.
I've been researching over the past day or two and trying to decide...
I prefer the Corsair design, but I still want the best fit for my CPU. Appearance still counts though.
B-DIE isn't solely about maintaining a high clock speed. Many RAM kits don't match the advertised frequency precisely, typically around 100mhz. B-DIE offers a more consistent overclocking experience. While most kits can be boosted, B-DIE enhances the process by increasing power consumption (Mhz).
To achieve a 3200mhz performance on your Ryzen processor, you need the CL 14 kits.