You ordered a Ryzen 5 5500 for 113 euros and a gigabit memory for 120 euros. What are your thoughts?
You ordered a Ryzen 5 5500 for 113 euros and a gigabit memory for 120 euros. What are your thoughts?
Yesterday my PC had some issues, I posted a thread about it. It seems the motherboard died due to an M.2 failure (maybe). Now I’ve ordered a new motherboard and CPU. My old board was an MSI B350 Tomahawk with a Ryzen 7 1700, which still works fine. I was hoping to find a replacement for the Tomahawk, but in my country it’s hard to locate that model... I only had two choices for the CPU: Option 1 – AsRock B450M Steel Legend (€123), Option 2 – Asus EX-A320M (€97). The B450 is decent, but I wanted a BIOS flashback or Q-Flash. I’ve been really frustrated because I can’t find a compatible board locally. After some time and stress, I realized I should look for the best fit for my setup. Someone suggested upgrading to a new CPU and motherboard, then selling the Ryzen 7 1700 to get better parts. This would be an upgrade for my PC. Here’s what I ordered: a Ryzen 5 5500 (it’s faster than my Ryzen 7 1700 in tests) – €113, GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE REV. 1.1 (the cheapest option with Q-Flash available tomorrow). I need RAM now. What type would you recommend? Should I aim for 3200MHz or should I go higher? Also, is this motherboard suitable for upgrading from my MSI Tomahawk? Please give me advice quickly, since the new year is coming and I need RAM fast.
I would have received a 5600 thanks to PCIE Gen 4. Everything looks good on the board, and Q-Flash should simplify the process. (The 5000s are likely the limit for the socket, which isn't very useful.)
I reside in the SH country, with limited choices. I’m offered 5600G but it’s 30 euros more than what I have. I’m already out of cash and didn’t intend to spend 300-400 euros right now, which is why I chose 5500. In my country, 5600 costs 203 euros—way too much for me.
Also noted: I purchased the R7 1700 with a B350 and intended to upgrade if one fails, but I'm in Montenegro with a population of 600,000 and very high prices. In most countries you'd find a B450, but here it's not possible. The only choice was to settle for what's available and wait for a better offer, but now my PC is dead and I need it urgently. Can't wait.
Which country are you from? The prices look reasonable, have you checked for a used board just in case your region offers good used options? I suggest finding something with at least 1GB of RAM capable of 1:1 clock speed on Cezanne. Around 5000 DDR4 should be fine since Cezanne is known for its high clock speeds. The 5500 model has reduced cache (16MB), so the faster RAM should compensate if you go with the 5800X3D which includes 96MB of cache and doesn’t scale well beyond that. The 3600C18 is great, but using a used 2666C19 with C9BJZ or D9WFR ICs (check the black squares for the IC code) will also work.
In my country I’m unable to find the exact model 5600 only in 5600x or similar sizes. It’s disappointing, but I prefer new units with a warranty. I’m in Montenegro, a small country close to Italy. What do you think about this RAM? If I buy two of them, could it function as a dual channel setup?
The pricing is completely unrelated to a specific RAM maker connected to an IC manufacturer. You're likely to end up with something quite poor, possibly a substandard Samsung C die (it won't last more than 3600 hours and won't handle over 1.35V). If you need something reliable, consider crucial or Klevv. Used bare PCBs can also be a good option if they're inexpensive and you're okay with minimal risk of failure.
Based on my experience, the situation is much worse than expected. My CPU kit is completely stuck at 3200, barely exceeding it by a few milliseconds, and any voltage drop is over 1.35V. It doesn’t meet even the tightest requirements like 16-18-18-36. Any attempt to adjust it causes my PC to shut down.
I think you confirmed the PHON burner to check ICE. That means your chipset is inferior compared to the Hyundai manufacturer, especially since it reaches 3466 and those are early DDR4 interfaces.