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Which ram timing and brand?

Which ram timing and brand?

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3xp
Junior Member
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03-27-2022, 06:58 PM
#1
I'm considering switching from 16 to 32 GB RAM. I've used 3200MHz CL16 before and now wonder if 3600MHz CL18 would be better. You only have two RAM slots, and you're not sure about the brand. Your current setup uses silicon power. You mentioned a budget of under $65 and don't need the most expensive options. I found some good choices online that might suit your needs.
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3xp
03-27-2022, 06:58 PM #1

I'm considering switching from 16 to 32 GB RAM. I've used 3200MHz CL16 before and now wonder if 3600MHz CL18 would be better. You only have two RAM slots, and you're not sure about the brand. Your current setup uses silicon power. You mentioned a budget of under $65 and don't need the most expensive options. I found some good choices online that might suit your needs.

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cookiedough909
Posting Freak
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03-27-2022, 10:45 PM
#2
This motherboard only handles speeds up to 3200 MHz. Unless it becomes more affordable, it doesn't justify choosing a 3600 rated board over a 3200 rated one. Regarding the clock speeds, the typical options are 14-14-14, 16-18-18, 16-20-20, and 22-22-22 (the last is mostly irrelevant for performance). The 14-14-14 kits tend to offer the best results but come at a higher price, so they might not fit your budget. The 16-18-18 is marginally quicker than the others but isn't worth the extra $1-2 unless you're willing to spend a bit more. The 22-22-22 model meets JEDEC standards and avoids XMP concerns, though it's the slowest overall. It's best reserved for those who plan to manually adjust timings to 16-18-18 or who prefer not to tweak BIOS settings. If you're limited to the listed models, the Silicon Power kit is a solid choice, possibly slightly cheaper than the Turbine version.
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cookiedough909
03-27-2022, 10:45 PM #2

This motherboard only handles speeds up to 3200 MHz. Unless it becomes more affordable, it doesn't justify choosing a 3600 rated board over a 3200 rated one. Regarding the clock speeds, the typical options are 14-14-14, 16-18-18, 16-20-20, and 22-22-22 (the last is mostly irrelevant for performance). The 14-14-14 kits tend to offer the best results but come at a higher price, so they might not fit your budget. The 16-18-18 is marginally quicker than the others but isn't worth the extra $1-2 unless you're willing to spend a bit more. The 22-22-22 model meets JEDEC standards and avoids XMP concerns, though it's the slowest overall. It's best reserved for those who plan to manually adjust timings to 16-18-18 or who prefer not to tweak BIOS settings. If you're limited to the listed models, the Silicon Power kit is a solid choice, possibly slightly cheaper than the Turbine version.

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jedi_sandmite_
Member
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03-31-2022, 10:53 PM
#3
Thanks! I’m choosing the silicon power kit since my PC case has no side panel. Appreciate the detailed info on RAM timings.
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jedi_sandmite_
03-31-2022, 10:53 PM #3

Thanks! I’m choosing the silicon power kit since my PC case has no side panel. Appreciate the detailed info on RAM timings.