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Which RAM to choose

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Swiftie
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01-27-2017, 03:23 PM
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Hello, I understand your uncertainty about selecting the right RAM. Since your PC will mainly handle productivity tasks like video and photo editing, you're looking for reliable performance without breaking the bank. You have a budget-friendly setup with an RX 580, a Seagate HDD, and a 120GB SSD. You're considering two RAM options: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR4 at 2666MHz and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB DDR4 at 3000MHz. Your main concern is compatibility with your CPU and whether overclocking is necessary.
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Swiftie
01-27-2017, 03:23 PM #1

Hello, I understand your uncertainty about selecting the right RAM. Since your PC will mainly handle productivity tasks like video and photo editing, you're looking for reliable performance without breaking the bank. You have a budget-friendly setup with an RX 580, a Seagate HDD, and a 120GB SSD. You're considering two RAM options: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR4 at 2666MHz and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB DDR4 at 3000MHz. Your main concern is compatibility with your CPU and whether overclocking is necessary.

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ApeBarrel
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01-28-2017, 09:04 PM
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A budget B450 board would offer advantages, letting you boost RAM speeds without XMP support. A320 chipsets aren't ideal for gaming builds. Generally, DDR4 2800 and higher provide clear performance gains, so consider a 2x8GB DDR4 3000 if available.
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ApeBarrel
01-28-2017, 09:04 PM #2

A budget B450 board would offer advantages, letting you boost RAM speeds without XMP support. A320 chipsets aren't ideal for gaming builds. Generally, DDR4 2800 and higher provide clear performance gains, so consider a 2x8GB DDR4 3000 if available.

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Darkwolf010
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01-28-2017, 10:14 PM
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The A320 cost me around 69,21 and the B450 about 110,74. In my country, the difference is significant—especially since I'm on a tight budget. It might not seem like much, but for someone from my country it could be quite noticeable.
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Darkwolf010
01-28-2017, 10:14 PM #3

The A320 cost me around 69,21 and the B450 about 110,74. In my country, the difference is significant—especially since I'm on a tight budget. It might not seem like much, but for someone from my country it could be quite noticeable.

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