F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Trident Z works with B550 chipset models.

Trident Z works with B550 chipset models.

Trident Z works with B550 chipset models.

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iSims_
Junior Member
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01-06-2020, 09:30 PM
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The G.Skill Trident Z you mentioned doesn't appear to be compatible with AMD chipsets, which explains the absence of an entry in the QVL.
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iSims_
01-06-2020, 09:30 PM #1

The G.Skill Trident Z you mentioned doesn't appear to be compatible with AMD chipsets, which explains the absence of an entry in the QVL.

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SkullCrusher06
Junior Member
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01-06-2020, 10:54 PM
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There are many factors involved. QVLs aren’t complete. The maker of RAM or the device chooses which kits they want to test for specific CPUs and motherboards. They might skip certain processors, board makers, or chipsets altogether. They often only send their most popular products and overlook others. Even being listed doesn’t ensure compatibility, since manufacturers frequently alter the dies in RAM without resubmitting for checks. In short, QVL lists are essentially worthless. On the other hand, they’re now mostly redundant. Except for ultra-fast kits, DDR4 RAM usually works with modern CPUs and chipsets regardless of speed. Still, what CPU are you looking to match this kit to? You won’t be able to pair a 4000MHz processor with most Ryzen CPUs without either slowing it down or using async with the FCLK. Running async adds a performance cost; for example, the extra 200MHz from 4000MHz versus around 3800MHz won’t make much difference. You really need either faster RAM or slower one.
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SkullCrusher06
01-06-2020, 10:54 PM #2

There are many factors involved. QVLs aren’t complete. The maker of RAM or the device chooses which kits they want to test for specific CPUs and motherboards. They might skip certain processors, board makers, or chipsets altogether. They often only send their most popular products and overlook others. Even being listed doesn’t ensure compatibility, since manufacturers frequently alter the dies in RAM without resubmitting for checks. In short, QVL lists are essentially worthless. On the other hand, they’re now mostly redundant. Except for ultra-fast kits, DDR4 RAM usually works with modern CPUs and chipsets regardless of speed. Still, what CPU are you looking to match this kit to? You won’t be able to pair a 4000MHz processor with most Ryzen CPUs without either slowing it down or using async with the FCLK. Running async adds a performance cost; for example, the extra 200MHz from 4000MHz versus around 3800MHz won’t make much difference. You really need either faster RAM or slower one.

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skovbo1801
Member
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01-11-2020, 07:59 AM
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Single CCD chips become simpler to get and maintain at 2K 1:1 or better. Regarding QVL being irrelevant, convey that to those with compatibility problems.
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skovbo1801
01-11-2020, 07:59 AM #3

Single CCD chips become simpler to get and maintain at 2K 1:1 or better. Regarding QVL being irrelevant, convey that to those with compatibility problems.