Mobo and RAM Recommendations 2600X

[DonaldChamp]

I've been looking to update/renew my out-dated rig as of late and have made the first step in doing so by purchasing a second hand 2600X from my brother. As such, I'm still in need of a motherboard and RAM for the system and was looking for some recommendations. 

 

I have my interest in the following parts, however really would like some second opinions on the parts or perhaps some alternatives. There isn't a specific budget as such, but obviously the cheaper the better. I intend to play games for the most part and generally just want a system I can rely on and get the most out of.

 

Any input is greatly appreciated, cheers.

 

The parts I have in mind are as follows: 

Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz C16 XMP 2.0 Enthusiast RGB LED Illuminated Memory Kit - Black

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D1XCKWW/ref=psdc_430511031_t1_B0143UM4TC?th=1

 

Aorus B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI (Socket AM4/B450/DDR4/S-ATA 600/Mini-ITX) -  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GZW32BV/ref=dp_cerb_1?th=1 

 

 

 

[Bombastinator]

They seem fine.  I’m not a big fan of rgb myself and see no reason to pay extra money for it, but if you like it you like it.

 

Alternatives:

MSI has a series of b450 motherboards with unusually beefy VRM that would allow you to use a more powerful CPU later if you wanted.

 

If you’re willing to give up the RGB you can save some money

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/jjZ2FT/corsair-vengeance-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16w

 

If you can spend even more money you can get faster ram.  Ryzen really likes fast ram

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/MWx2FT/crucial-ballistix-elite-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-ble2k8g4d36beeak

[DonaldChamp]

That's great thankyou, I had a little doubt on my choices, but the recommendations for faster RAM are greatly appreciated, thanks alot. 

[Bombastinator]

10 minutes ago, DonaldChamp said:

That's great thankyou, I had a little doubt on my choices, but the recommendations for faster RAM are greatly appreciated, thanks alot. 

That stuff can change without warning.  You might want to take a look at the U.K. version of pcpartpicker.com

 

thats where I pulled it from.  They web spider a bunch of merchant sites and there are filters and sorts to figure out what you want.  The filters are a tad bare imho, but it’s still handy enough.

[Guest]

Don't waste money on more expensive 3600 ram especially for a 2600X. The memory controller isn't as good as the 3000 series. I would just go with a 3000 - 3200 for 60 quid. You can always mess about with overclocking it if you want with the dram calculator.

 

I would go with the Crucial Ballistix Sport LT as it is E Die.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (£57.40 @ Amazon UK) 
Total: £57.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-30 21:33 GMT+0000

[DonaldChamp]

Duly noted thankyou, nothing's set in stone as of yet, great to have some varying feedback, cheers.