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AwesomeBamboo
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06-19-2021, 02:46 AM
#1
Check the availability, ensure the motherboard is compatible with your i9 12900k, and pick the model with the best price.
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AwesomeBamboo
06-19-2021, 02:46 AM #1

Check the availability, ensure the motherboard is compatible with your i9 12900k, and pick the model with the best price.

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jojobobo04
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06-20-2021, 11:43 PM
#2
The unclear part is not specified here. Could you clarify what you mean by "there"?
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jojobobo04
06-20-2021, 11:43 PM #2

The unclear part is not specified here. Could you clarify what you mean by "there"?

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FLB1976
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06-21-2021, 06:41 AM
#3
It varies by processor. For Ryzen, exceeding 3600 Mhz offers minimal gain or might require lowering it to 3600-3700 Mhz with adjusted timings. AMD currently supports only DDR4. With Intel, only the 12th generation supports both DDR4 and DDR5 simultaneously—not both at once. You must choose a motherboard with compatible slots or vice versa; mixing them isn't possible. Installing DDR5 in DDR4 slots won't work, and vice versa. Intel is the only one offering DDR5 now. Opt for the best frequency-timing combination within your budget. For example, DDR5 6000 CL50 might underperform compared to DDR5 4800 CL40 due to insufficient data and limited research. Also, not every motherboard supports 6000 yet, or it may only accept one RAM stick. Because of low production and chip shortages, low-frequency DDR5 modules are likely poorly rated, offering little overclock potential—manufacturers prefer higher frequencies and tighter timings for profitability.
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FLB1976
06-21-2021, 06:41 AM #3

It varies by processor. For Ryzen, exceeding 3600 Mhz offers minimal gain or might require lowering it to 3600-3700 Mhz with adjusted timings. AMD currently supports only DDR4. With Intel, only the 12th generation supports both DDR4 and DDR5 simultaneously—not both at once. You must choose a motherboard with compatible slots or vice versa; mixing them isn't possible. Installing DDR5 in DDR4 slots won't work, and vice versa. Intel is the only one offering DDR5 now. Opt for the best frequency-timing combination within your budget. For example, DDR5 6000 CL50 might underperform compared to DDR5 4800 CL40 due to insufficient data and limited research. Also, not every motherboard supports 6000 yet, or it may only accept one RAM stick. Because of low production and chip shortages, low-frequency DDR5 modules are likely poorly rated, offering little overclock potential—manufacturers prefer higher frequencies and tighter timings for profitability.