RAM and what not

[0oGOkuo0]

Guys Im trying to find the Compatible RAM for MSI B450M BAZOOKA PLUS some says it should be on the QVL list if not, it will have problems and it bothers me,my CPU is Ryzen 5 2600, I tried to search all the shops 3200 MHZ RAM they have but the mighty QVL list dont have all of it but i found one a kingston 1x16GB 2666 MHZ But i want the 3200 MHZ. so its this QVL a gamble or i can "Fully" ignore this list, since ryzen is so picky with ram i might change to intel i5 8400/9400F which is more open to RAM compatibility.........

since ryzen 5 2600 has 6C/12T and i5 8400/9400F has 6C/6T and they all both at the same price ryzen has the upperhand it will be a bummer to switch to intel.... plss help

[TheBean]

qvl = qualified vendor list. basically, the qvl list shows all of the ram that the mobo has been tested with and optimised for. if it isnt there, it should work, but it may not work at rated speeds/timings. 

[Jurrunio]

DDR4 is DDR4, it will work at JEDEC 2133MHz settings. Not following QVL means it might not reach its max ratings, but you can manually adjust settings to get it running faster than stock

[0oGOkuo0]

2 hours ago, Saksham said:

qvl = qualified vendor list. basically, the qvl list shows all of the ram that the mobo has been tested with and optimised for. if it isnt there, it should work, but it may not work at rated speeds/timings. 

and i can just use XMP and set it right to the speed that i want like 3200MHZ?

[0oGOkuo0]

for example i bought a QVL RAM with 2666 MHZ rating, that means it will run at default 2666 right or 2667(i just read it in the website)2667 and i can overclock it manually to 3200 manually or use XMP???

[TheBean]

16 hours ago, 0oGOkuo0 said:

for example i bought a QVL RAM with 2666 MHZ rating, that means it will run at default 2666 right or 2667(i just read it in the website)2667 and i can overclock it manually to 3200 manually or use XMP???

that is the risk. XMP may or may not work. it is hard to tell. if xmp works, GREAT.   If xmp is not compatible w/3200mhz , it is very likely that i would work if you loosen the timings with 3200 or rated timings at 3000. 

[0oGOkuo0]

On 3/27/2019 at 6:16 AM, Saksham said:

that is the risk. XMP may or may not work. it is hard to tell. if xmp works, GREAT.   If xmp is not compatible w/3200mhz , it is very likely that i would work if you loosen the timings with 3200 or rated timings at 3000. 

well thats better than nothing