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What RAM should I choose?

What RAM should I choose?

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bigTy
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10-07-2021, 04:24 PM
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Looking for the optimal DDR5 32GB RAM setup for your Intel Core i5 12400F?
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bigTy
10-07-2021, 04:24 PM #1

Looking for the optimal DDR5 32GB RAM setup for your Intel Core i5 12400F?

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robbie172
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10-07-2021, 07:21 PM
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The scenario involves choosing components for performance needs. For gaming, the i5 12400F may not handle high-speed RAM well, making it less effective. It's recommended to opt for cheaper RAM and a more powerful CPU instead.
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robbie172
10-07-2021, 07:21 PM #2

The scenario involves choosing components for performance needs. For gaming, the i5 12400F may not handle high-speed RAM well, making it less effective. It's recommended to opt for cheaper RAM and a more powerful CPU instead.

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firestar5
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10-23-2021, 03:22 PM
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The highest speed this model can handle is The i5 12400f, and it’s suitable for gaming. You’re also upgrading the RAM, which is a great move!
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firestar5
10-23-2021, 03:22 PM #3

The highest speed this model can handle is The i5 12400f, and it’s suitable for gaming. You’re also upgrading the RAM, which is a great move!

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Razmoto
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10-24-2021, 05:15 PM
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The optimal speed is influenced by your CPU and motherboard. For the H610 board, you're restricted to DDR5-4800 since that chipset doesn't allow memory overclocking. With B660, B760, H670, Z690 or Z790 boards, you can generally achieve nearly any desired speed. Most 12th generation chips in real-world use cap around DDR5-6400, so it's best to stay within that range. What kind of RAM upgrade are you considering? Are you aiming for more storage space?
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Razmoto
10-24-2021, 05:15 PM #4

The optimal speed is influenced by your CPU and motherboard. For the H610 board, you're restricted to DDR5-4800 since that chipset doesn't allow memory overclocking. With B660, B760, H670, Z690 or Z790 boards, you can generally achieve nearly any desired speed. Most 12th generation chips in real-world use cap around DDR5-6400, so it's best to stay within that range. What kind of RAM upgrade are you considering? Are you aiming for more storage space?

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Obscura_Luna
Junior Member
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10-24-2021, 11:50 PM
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I upgraded from 16GB DDR5 to 32GB DDR5 and verified compatibility with 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.
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Obscura_Luna
10-24-2021, 11:50 PM #5

I upgraded from 16GB DDR5 to 32GB DDR5 and verified compatibility with 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

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mandy551
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10-25-2021, 12:08 AM
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Consider the price-performance balance in your area. In the US, DDR5-6000 CL30 is typical. Prices drop significantly below that spec, but going above it becomes costly. Keep in mind, lower CL values mean better performance—DDR5-6000 CL34 is slower than CL30. Generally, you’ll find RAM with 10ns CAS latency before costs rise sharply, such as DDR5-6400 CL32, DDR5-6000 CL30, DDR5-5600 CL28, or DDR5-5200 CL26.
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mandy551
10-25-2021, 12:08 AM #6

Consider the price-performance balance in your area. In the US, DDR5-6000 CL30 is typical. Prices drop significantly below that spec, but going above it becomes costly. Keep in mind, lower CL values mean better performance—DDR5-6000 CL34 is slower than CL30. Generally, you’ll find RAM with 10ns CAS latency before costs rise sharply, such as DDR5-6400 CL32, DDR5-6000 CL30, DDR5-5600 CL28, or DDR5-5200 CL26.