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Yes, CL36 memory is generally considered acceptable for most applications.

Yes, CL36 memory is generally considered acceptable for most applications.

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HubX
Junior Member
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01-19-2022, 01:10 PM
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Hello! Your build looks solid with the Ryzen 7600X and the 32GB G.Skill memory. The latency you're concerned about is a common consideration—32GB at 6000MHz is decent, but it depends on your workload. If you're doing tasks that benefit from lower latency, a CL30 or CL32 might be worth the extra cost. Just weigh the performance gains against your budget. Cheers!
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HubX
01-19-2022, 01:10 PM #1

Hello! Your build looks solid with the Ryzen 7600X and the 32GB G.Skill memory. The latency you're concerned about is a common consideration—32GB at 6000MHz is decent, but it depends on your workload. If you're doing tasks that benefit from lower latency, a CL30 or CL32 might be worth the extra cost. Just weigh the performance gains against your budget. Cheers!

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rebelka79
Member
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01-19-2022, 08:23 PM
#2
Don't waste time, you'll still face a problem getting the die. Just fine-tune the timing and set the frequency between 6200-6400 based on your IMC. Your chip will now run faster than some xmp 6000c30. The CL won't really help with performance, but it's likely just tighter subs that make a difference. The die will reach about 7200, but going above 8000 is fine for now. If you can find lower CL rams without spending too much (under $20) or cheap rams that fit Hynix dies (like the TForce Classic 5600C46 mentioned in Buildzoid's DDR5 guide), go for them. Otherwise, just ask @RONOTHAN## for help—I don't have much experience with DDR5 yet. At least I'm not obsessed with it right now.
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rebelka79
01-19-2022, 08:23 PM #2

Don't waste time, you'll still face a problem getting the die. Just fine-tune the timing and set the frequency between 6200-6400 based on your IMC. Your chip will now run faster than some xmp 6000c30. The CL won't really help with performance, but it's likely just tighter subs that make a difference. The die will reach about 7200, but going above 8000 is fine for now. If you can find lower CL rams without spending too much (under $20) or cheap rams that fit Hynix dies (like the TForce Classic 5600C46 mentioned in Buildzoid's DDR5 guide), go for them. Otherwise, just ask @RONOTHAN## for help—I don't have much experience with DDR5 yet. At least I'm not obsessed with it right now.

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Kr0ssPissi
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01-19-2022, 09:11 PM
#3
Approximately a decade has passed.
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Kr0ssPissi
01-19-2022, 09:11 PM #3

Approximately a decade has passed.

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Voganist
Junior Member
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01-20-2022, 04:18 PM
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Eh problably more like a year or 2 There is like 1 guy selling klevv kd5agua80-56g460a hynix a dies for like 43$ so theres the first sign but ill have to wait abit more for cheaper prices and more abundance like ddr4 and ddr3 bare pcbs So far going with bare pcbs has worked out very well for me oc wise with my samsung gdies hitting 3100 and probs abit more than that if it werent for imc limit on my i7 930 but i think ill test with an updated bios tomorrow see if that helps, think an ex58 ud3r or a flaming blade/bloodrage would be the holy grail for triple channel triple stick oc cause this giga x58a ud3r outer channel tops out at a mere 2600 when the middle tops out at 3100 Now i need to stop forgetting about stuff and stop being lazy to progress onto ddr4 platforms and eventually ddr5 platforms cause this is gonna get boring fast and the last things i gotta do are just buying a better board for triple stick and a westmere that doesnt have a shit imc (w xeons, i7 970-990x) and thats about it for x58 oc shenanigans
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Voganist
01-20-2022, 04:18 PM #4

Eh problably more like a year or 2 There is like 1 guy selling klevv kd5agua80-56g460a hynix a dies for like 43$ so theres the first sign but ill have to wait abit more for cheaper prices and more abundance like ddr4 and ddr3 bare pcbs So far going with bare pcbs has worked out very well for me oc wise with my samsung gdies hitting 3100 and probs abit more than that if it werent for imc limit on my i7 930 but i think ill test with an updated bios tomorrow see if that helps, think an ex58 ud3r or a flaming blade/bloodrage would be the holy grail for triple channel triple stick oc cause this giga x58a ud3r outer channel tops out at a mere 2600 when the middle tops out at 3100 Now i need to stop forgetting about stuff and stop being lazy to progress onto ddr4 platforms and eventually ddr5 platforms cause this is gonna get boring fast and the last things i gotta do are just buying a better board for triple stick and a westmere that doesnt have a shit imc (w xeons, i7 970-990x) and thats about it for x58 oc shenanigans

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CynicalUhcakip
Junior Member
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01-23-2022, 04:01 AM
#5
X58 was an enjoyable project. It marked the final push for genuine overclocking. This AM4 setup might end up resembling my X58 if it survives. I got hurt with the previous board—maybe a slip of the screwdriver caused it. Thankfully, I have two kids, giving me plenty of motivation to keep improving.
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CynicalUhcakip
01-23-2022, 04:01 AM #5

X58 was an enjoyable project. It marked the final push for genuine overclocking. This AM4 setup might end up resembling my X58 if it survives. I got hurt with the previous board—maybe a slip of the screwdriver caused it. Thankfully, I have two kids, giving me plenty of motivation to keep improving.

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Birdkiller123
Junior Member
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01-23-2022, 05:33 AM
#6
It should work fine. Just confirm it's listed in your motherboard specifications. Many users are satisfied with their CL18 DDR4.
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Birdkiller123
01-23-2022, 05:33 AM #6

It should work fine. Just confirm it's listed in your motherboard specifications. Many users are satisfied with their CL18 DDR4.

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CJSB
Junior Member
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01-23-2022, 10:14 PM
#7
The CL36 kits won't be from Hynix—they'll be Samsung-based and actually lag behind. In practice, the performance gap between CL36 and CL30 is minimal if you're only setting XMP profiles.
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CJSB
01-23-2022, 10:14 PM #7

The CL36 kits won't be from Hynix—they'll be Samsung-based and actually lag behind. In practice, the performance gap between CL36 and CL30 is minimal if you're only setting XMP profiles.

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GASA30
Junior Member
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01-24-2022, 01:02 AM
#8
I've only heard about models starting at 6000 that aren't Samsung, but I haven't really explored DDR5 much. Have Samsung improved their performance? Or are they still limited to older 16GBit chips that max out around 6600MHz?
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GASA30
01-24-2022, 01:02 AM #8

I've only heard about models starting at 6000 that aren't Samsung, but I haven't really explored DDR5 much. Have Samsung improved their performance? Or are they still limited to older 16GBit chips that max out around 6600MHz?

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Melon_Max
Junior Member
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01-24-2022, 02:02 AM
#9
This Samsung model (6000 CL36-36-36) offers decent reliability, but it's not the best option available. You won't typically find Samsung parts this fast in higher-end kits, though options like Micron 24Gb B die exist for similar speeds—often with limited support for 16GB modules. It still provides solid sub-timing and enough frequency for current AMD chips, but it's priced similarly to Hynix alternatives. If you already have it, upgrading isn't usually worth the effort.
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Melon_Max
01-24-2022, 02:02 AM #9

This Samsung model (6000 CL36-36-36) offers decent reliability, but it's not the best option available. You won't typically find Samsung parts this fast in higher-end kits, though options like Micron 24Gb B die exist for similar speeds—often with limited support for 16GB modules. It still provides solid sub-timing and enough frequency for current AMD chips, but it's priced similarly to Hynix alternatives. If you already have it, upgrading isn't usually worth the effort.