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Upgrade your Ryzen 5600X with RAM support.

Upgrade your Ryzen 5600X with RAM support.

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CaXedA
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05-20-2021, 01:09 PM
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Hi everyone, I'm evaluating RAM options for a new 5600X setup. I have a few points I need clarification on. Explanation/Use Case: I plan to play at 1080p144Hz (upgrading to 1440p144Hz later) and stream light content. The CPU will be the 5600X, while the GPU remains a 3060 Ti FE, both at stock levels. My main concern is whether upgrading to 32 GB is justified for gaming. I've noticed some titles hit around 13 GB RAM usage, so I'm worried about performance limits. The cost difference seems significant—about double, roughly £75 for two 8GB 3600 CL18 units or around £150 for four 8GB 3600 CL18s. Another point: memory speeds and timing. Would a 3200 MHz clock speed be acceptable instead of the standard 3600? Also, realistically, would there be a noticeable performance gap between using CL16 versus CL18? EDIT: Final note—do memory ranks really matter much? I've read mixed opinions about Zen 3's sensitivity and some users report great results. Also, how can I determine if a RAM module is dual-channel or single-channel before buying? I'm aware Ryzen tends to be selective with RAM (my 1700 and B350 Tomahawk had similar issues), so I want to avoid repeating that mistake. Thanks! Edited Jan 8, 2021 by uberbounty Added extra question
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CaXedA
05-20-2021, 01:09 PM #1

Hi everyone, I'm evaluating RAM options for a new 5600X setup. I have a few points I need clarification on. Explanation/Use Case: I plan to play at 1080p144Hz (upgrading to 1440p144Hz later) and stream light content. The CPU will be the 5600X, while the GPU remains a 3060 Ti FE, both at stock levels. My main concern is whether upgrading to 32 GB is justified for gaming. I've noticed some titles hit around 13 GB RAM usage, so I'm worried about performance limits. The cost difference seems significant—about double, roughly £75 for two 8GB 3600 CL18 units or around £150 for four 8GB 3600 CL18s. Another point: memory speeds and timing. Would a 3200 MHz clock speed be acceptable instead of the standard 3600? Also, realistically, would there be a noticeable performance gap between using CL16 versus CL18? EDIT: Final note—do memory ranks really matter much? I've read mixed opinions about Zen 3's sensitivity and some users report great results. Also, how can I determine if a RAM module is dual-channel or single-channel before buying? I'm aware Ryzen tends to be selective with RAM (my 1700 and B350 Tomahawk had similar issues), so I want to avoid repeating that mistake. Thanks! Edited Jan 8, 2021 by uberbounty Added extra question

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razorcrafta
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05-20-2021, 02:36 PM
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For a focused gaming experience, 16GB in dual channels is perfect—unless you need extra memory for something like MS Flight Simulator 2020, which uses around 12GB. When it comes to clock speeds, as an AMD CPU runs, faster frequencies really help; rankings aren’t crucial, so a 3600MHz 16GB CL16 setup works best.
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razorcrafta
05-20-2021, 02:36 PM #2

For a focused gaming experience, 16GB in dual channels is perfect—unless you need extra memory for something like MS Flight Simulator 2020, which uses around 12GB. When it comes to clock speeds, as an AMD CPU runs, faster frequencies really help; rankings aren’t crucial, so a 3600MHz 16GB CL16 setup works best.