AMD compatible RAM 3200+ ?

[Turtle Rig]

On amazon I am checking and all the RAM kits say designed for Intel 6th generation or just says Intel ,  WTF!  So what RAM do I need.  It can be RGB or not and 2x8GB.  My bros wont mind if its RGB or not, but if it is a good deal then go with RGB and also 3200+ speed.  Thanks

[Mister Woof]

Pretty sure that's all marketing

[Daniel644]

the whole "designed for intel" just means it's certified to reach it's listed XMP profile in the configuration that it's sold in with Intel CPU's, the worst thing that will happen buying ram listed as being for Intel is that you might not be able to reach the speed and timings listed on the RAM, also don't waste your time on Amazon looking at RAM, you wanna go to NEWEGG, you will find much better pricing in my experience and you will much more easily find the ram certified for Ryzen, just remember unless this is for Ryzen 3000 you likely won't hit 3200 Mhz on any ram kit you buy, early Ryzen CPU's are crap for doing 3,000 Mhz or faster.

[Turtle Rig]

2 minutes ago, Daniel644 said:

the whole "designed for intel" just means it's certified to reach it's listed XMP profile in the configuration that it's sold in with Intel CPU's, the worst thing that will happen buying ram listed as being for Intel is that you might not be able to reach the speed and timings listed on the RAM, also don't waste your time on Amazon looking at RAM, you wanna go to NEWEGG, you will find much better pricing in my experience and you will much more easily find the ram certified for Ryzen, just remember unless this is for Ryzen 3000 you likely won't hit 3200 Mhz on any ram kit you buy, early Ryzen CPU's are crap for doing 3,000 Mhz or faster.

The PC is not for me its a gift and I chooose 2700x  x470 Aorus.  Thanks soo much for this great response.  Ok I will check newegg but the only problem is they charge tax since they are 30 minutes away from me.

[Tom H]

Ryzen is very fussy about ram. I would definitely go to the gigabyte website and look at what ram is stated as compatible before you purchase.

 

I just built a new ryzen 3700x system using a b450 pro carbon ac motherboard. I went with gskill ddr4 3200mhz CL14 samsung b-die ram. It runs 3200mhz 14-14-14 out of the box and is currently @ 3600 16-16-16. No issues.

[Turtle Rig]

2 minutes ago, Tom H said:

Ryzen is very fussy about ram. I would definitely go to the gigabyte website and look at what ram is stated as compatible before you purchase.

 

I just built a new ryzen 3700x system using a b450 pro carbon ac motherboard. I went with gskill ddr4 3200mhz CL14 samsung b-die ram. It runs 3200mhz 14-14-14 out of the box and is currently @ 3600 16-16-16. No issues.

Holy Cow Tom H, that is freakin awesome.  I never heard of 3200+ @ 14 CL   .... Ok I will check gigabyte site thanks for the suggestion.

[Daniel644]

6 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

The PC is not for me its a gift and I chooose 2700x  x470 Aorus.  Thanks soo much for this great response.  Ok I will check newegg but the only problem is they charge tax since they are 30 minutes away from me.

in my experience the price difference can be enough that it's still worth paying tax on, plus you can get the ram at Will Call if you are that close and not have to wait on shipping. https://kb.newegg.com/knowledge-base/will-call-hours-and-locations/

[Daniel644]

8 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

Holy Cow Tom H, that is freakin awesome.  I never heard of 3200+ @ 14 CL   .... Ok I will check gigabyte site thanks for the suggestion.

you will pay a price premium for it a 16GB 2x8 kit will run you at least $40 more then a CL16 3200 Mhz kit (the CL14 is what I bought in preparation for the upcoming switch to ryzen 3000 on my gaming rig).

[Tom H]

7 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

Holy Cow Tom H, that is freakin awesome.  I never heard of 3200+ @ 14 CL   .... Ok I will check gigabyte site thanks for the suggestion.

Turtle, it is VERY important to get good ram for ryzen. The intel builds don't benefit as much from fast ram, but you will gain 3-5% performance with good ram on ryzen. I know the samsumg b-die ram is more expensive but you will have less headaches with it. 

 

This is what I bought:

https://www.newegg.ca/g-skill-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820232229?Item=N82E16820232229

 

That is in Canadian dollars so if you're from the US, it should be cheaper

 

running @ 3600mhz 16-16-16 with no tweaking. Just set and go. THis ram is awesome. The ryzen 3000s run best at 3600mhz

[Daniel644]

20 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

 Ok I will check newegg but the only problem is they charge tax since they are 30 minutes away from me.

Also, Man you are so lucky, I gotta wait a freaking WEEK for stuff to ship cross country and my state passed a law so we get sales tax on all internet purchases, you are 30 minutes from Will Call, I'm an hour or more from the nearest computer store (Microcenter or Fry's, not counting Best Buy for obvious reasons).

[Skanky Sylveon]

Early Ryzen CPUs were pretty picky with RAM, only likeing single sided Samsung B dies.

 

https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820232530?item=N82E16820232530

 

This is what I use, and I easily get 3200mhz quad channel on Threadripper.  Someone said that they were able to successfully overclock it, but your mileage may vary.