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Yes, having sufficient RAM is essential for smooth performance.

Yes, having sufficient RAM is essential for smooth performance.

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Grischa1302
Junior Member
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03-02-2018, 07:27 PM
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I’m considering a purchase of a crucial ballistix DDR4 16GB at 3200MHz for $70. Is this a solid offer? Will it provide reliable performance and last me several years? I’m planning to pair it with my Ryzen 5 2600 and am confident that faster RAM will benefit the setup.
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Grischa1302
03-02-2018, 07:27 PM #1

I’m considering a purchase of a crucial ballistix DDR4 16GB at 3200MHz for $70. Is this a solid offer? Will it provide reliable performance and last me several years? I’m planning to pair it with my Ryzen 5 2600 and am confident that faster RAM will benefit the setup.

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KimePe
Junior Member
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03-05-2018, 01:13 PM
#2
The RAM stays alive quite well, so asking about a couple years is accurate. They also seem to provide a ten-year warranty at minimum.
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KimePe
03-05-2018, 01:13 PM #2

The RAM stays alive quite well, so asking about a couple years is accurate. They also seem to provide a ten-year warranty at minimum.

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malanyg
Member
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03-05-2018, 03:04 PM
#3
It's a well-established positive choice, isn't it?
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malanyg
03-05-2018, 03:04 PM #3

It's a well-established positive choice, isn't it?

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12conker26
Member
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03-05-2018, 07:24 PM
#4
That's a solid choice, offering excellent value.
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12conker26
03-05-2018, 07:24 PM #4

That's a solid choice, offering excellent value.

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drakularrr
Member
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03-06-2018, 10:13 PM
#5
Great option in my opinion. Look at some actual experiences with the same RAM specs: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] *some results came from a 3000Mhz CL15 kit, but those are also mikron-E die kits. One of my top picks for any zen-build.*
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drakularrr
03-06-2018, 10:13 PM #5

Great option in my opinion. Look at some actual experiences with the same RAM specs: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] *some results came from a 3000Mhz CL15 kit, but those are also mikron-E die kits. One of my top picks for any zen-build.*

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socrate75
Member
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03-06-2018, 10:38 PM
#6
Well Crucial falls under Micron, which ranks among the three biggest RAM producers (alongside SK Hynix and Samsung). Micron is the American firm in this trio, making Crucial RAM a solid choice. I’d say yes, Crucial RAM performs well, and at $70 for 16GB of their 3200MHz model it’s a solid price.
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socrate75
03-06-2018, 10:38 PM #6

Well Crucial falls under Micron, which ranks among the three biggest RAM producers (alongside SK Hynix and Samsung). Micron is the American firm in this trio, making Crucial RAM a solid choice. I’d say yes, Crucial RAM performs well, and at $70 for 16GB of their 3200MHz model it’s a solid price.

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WilliamvS101
Member
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03-07-2018, 09:49 PM
#7
It costs 70 Canadian dollars.
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WilliamvS101
03-07-2018, 09:49 PM #7

It costs 70 Canadian dollars.