RAM COMPATIBILITY

[0oGOkuo0]

Hello everyone its my first build so i dont want any problems with the parts so my question is should i follow the QVL? Or decide what Ram for my mobo, the mobo i picked was msi b450m pro vsh something like that or msi b450m gaming and the ram i picked is this, kind of worried though someone is still having problems with ocing ram even its on qvl like crashing on some games.i dont want my fist build ended up a mess please your help its appreciated....thanks

[mattgco]

I have tried the 3000MHz CL16 Vengeance LPX on the 2600X and it would not even boot at the rated speed. I have since switched to a kit of 3200MHz Pro RGB CL16 and the 3600 and the RAM is unstable at 3200 but runs up to 3400 on the 2600X.

 

The RAM is likely to work however you may have to tweak the bios settings. It also depends on the manufacturer of the chips on the memory, I believe both of my kits were Hynix.

The kit you linked is Samsung B-die which are higher quality ICs and therefore more likely to run at higher speeds/lower timings.

 

It may also depend on your choice of CPU as I've seen the 2700X overclocks well with memory. In terms of your mobo, the VRMs should be able to handle an overclock well according to this tier list: https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/9uc6bi/am4_b450x470_vrm_tier_list/

 

 

Finally, I would recommend buying from somewhere with a good returns policy such as Amazon. Then if you run into issues you can try another kit.

Hope this helps  

[0oGOkuo0]

16 minutes ago, mattgco said:

I have tried the 3000MHz CL16 Vengeance LPX on the 2600X and it would not even boot at the rated speed. I have since switched to a kit of 3200MHz Pro RGB CL16 and the 3600 and the RAM is unstable at 3200 but runs up to 3400 on the 2600X.

 

The RAM is likely to work however you may have to tweak the bios settings. It also depends on the manufacturer of the chips on the memory, I believe both of my kits were Hynix.

The kit you linked is Samsung B-die which are higher quality ICs and therefore more likely to run at higher speeds/lower timings.

 

It may also depend on your choice of CPU as I've seen the 2700X overclocks well with memory. In terms of your mobo, the VRMs should be able to handle an overclock well according to this tier list: https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/9uc6bi/am4_b450x470_vrm_tier_list/

 

 

Finally, I would recommend buying from somewhere with a good returns policy such as Amazon. Then if you run into issues you can try another kit.

Hope this helps  

Im planning to pair it with ryzen 5 3600

[0oGOkuo0]

21 minutes ago, mattgco said:

I have tried the 3000MHz CL16 Vengeance LPX on the 2600X and it would not even boot at the rated speed. I have since switched to a kit of 3200MHz Pro RGB CL16 and the 3600 and the RAM is unstable at 3200 but runs up to 3400 on the 2600X.

 

The RAM is likely to work however you may have to tweak the bios settings. It also depends on the manufacturer of the chips on the memory, I believe both of my kits were Hynix.

The kit you linked is Samsung B-die which are higher quality ICs and therefore more likely to run at higher speeds/lower timings.

 

It may also depend on your choice of CPU as I've seen the 2700X overclocks well with memory. In terms of your mobo, the VRMs should be able to handle an overclock well according to this tier list: https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/9uc6bi/am4_b450x470_vrm_tier_list/

 

 

Finally, I would recommend buying from somewhere with a good returns policy such as Amazon. Then if you run into issues you can try another kit.

Hope this helps  

And how did you know its a samsung b-die do you have a site to check it???

[mattgco]

In that case, I would worry more about CPU/mobo compatibility as the bios on my Asus B450-F won't let me change the core ratio with the new Ryzen chip.

It may be worth getting one of the new X570 boards if you have the funds.

 

I couldn't find the 3600MHz kit on this list: https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/62vp2g/clearing_up_any_samsung_bdie_confusion_eg_on/

However, I think any DDR4 over 3433MHz is likely to be b-die.