Use CL15 and CL18 both in 2x8 packages at 3000MHz/3600MHz.
Use CL15 and CL18 both in 2x8 packages at 3000MHz/3600MHz.
Right now you have Corsair Vengeance 2x8 3000 MHz with 1.35V in the system. You're thinking about getting Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB 3600 MHz CL18 for around 90€ or 110€. Should you wait until you upgrade the motherboard from B350-F to B550-F, or should you go ahead now? Your current RAM has been working fine for about six months, so it should last longer. Yes, I know the CL18 will run at 3000 MHz and that might limit its performance. But I’ve never had any RAM sticks above 3000 MHz on this B350-F board without too many stability problems later. That’s the general situation.
It seems the issue is probably with your CPU, not your motherboard. I'm using the same board with a Ryzen 5 3600 and can run four RAM sticks at 3333 C16-16-16-18. Upgrading the CPU might fix your RAM speed problems, though it's not easy right now. Regarding the RAM, do you require 32GB? If not, consider saving for a CPU/RAM/motherboard upgrade to DDR5 later.
CPUs are frequently changing in Norway. I'm considering a 3600 or a 2700x right now. The B350-F motherboard no longer supports the 5000-series version 4220. The 3600 costs around 240$ or 200€. Would upgrading the CPU make a big difference? I assumed the first-gen Ryzen was better, but honestly, not really. It seems some people say it's a "brick," which I heard many friends joke about. I'm going to give it a shot, thanks for letting me know. I hope I can get more than just a like, even when the economy is really tough.
First generation Ryzen impressed, especially for AMD. Keep in mind they were transitioning from FX, which offered strong performance and great speed. Their RAM controllers weren’t the best initially, but they improved over time, which is why I suggested upgrading the CPU. Zen 2 IMCs are significantly better—they can handle RAM at higher speeds. I’d recommend going up to 3600. Zen 2 delivers a clear performance boost compared to Zen, and losing two cores isn’t a big deal since the remaining six are much faster.
Thanks for your feedback, it seems you're getting clear guidance. I'll choose the 3600, as I didn't need 8 cores or 16 threads before. I'm sure it won't be a big deal when I upgrade for Zen2. With the 360mm RAM, I'm confident it can handle higher speeds too. I was frustrated when the 1700 couldn't exceed 3.8GHz at 1.3v, but I had to push it to 1.41v to hit over 3.9GHz.