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RAM Recommendations & GPU question

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Hey guys! Fair warning: Total noob when it comes to PC building. 😕

 

I'm looking at two different RAMs for an upgrade:

 

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16gb 2x8 3200mhz

Klevv Cras X 16gb 2x8 3600 Mhz

 

I'm using an MSI Mortar B450 motherboard and a Ryzen 5 2600, and currently with an 8GB 2666mhz RAM, RoG RX580 8GB as my main GPU. What's better when it comes to overall performance of the PC between the two RAMs?

 

Also, I'm using an interface where I have two monitors with two different GPUs. I have an RX 580 for my main display, and a GT 630 for my secondary -- both monitors have the same specs. Question here is does it matter if I use two different GPUs for my main and secondary display? Or should I take off the GT630 and just use my RX580 since it has two ports? Thanks a lot for your answers. I'd like to get some before I do any purchase.

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With a 2600 you should go for the 3200Mhz kit.

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  • RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 @ 6400MHz 30-40-40-96
  • GPU: MSI RTX 2080 Sea Hawk EK X, 2100MHz core, 8000MHz mem
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  • RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 @ 6000MHz 30-38-38-96
  • GPU: EVGA GTX 1080 FTW2 w/ LM
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BigBox (HTPC):

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  • Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Aorus Pro AX
  • RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4-3600 @ 3600MHz 14-14-14-28
  • GPU: MSI RTX 3080 Ventus 3X Plus OC, de-shrouded, LM TIM, replaced mem therm pads
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  • GPU: Intel HD Graphics 530
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  • Display: None
  • Cooling: Noctua NH-U14S
  • Keyboard/Mouse: None
  • 2.5Gb NIC
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NAS:

  • Synology DS216J
  • 2x8TB WD Red NAS HDDs in RAID 1. 8TB usable space
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Would get the corsair vengance lp 2x8 3200mhz (cheaper)

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I'm just speaking from experience so what I say may not work 100%

Please try searching up the answer before you post here but I am always glad to help

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Always post the timings. Clocks don't mean anything without the timings. 3600Mhz CL20 would actually be slower than 3200Mhz CL16, for example.

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Hey guys. Sorry. It's only showing these for the specs.

 

  • Brand : Klevv Cooling Fin : Yes Model Number : KLEVV CRAS-X Function : NON-ECC Sequence : 16-18-18-38 Interface Type : 288pin Application : Desktop Type : DDR4

 

  • Memory Type : DDR4 Capacity : 16GB (8GBx2) Multi-Channel Kit : Dual Channel Kit Tested Speed : 3200MHz Tested Latency : 16-18-18-38 Tested Voltage : 1.35V Registered/Unbuffered : Unbuffered Error Checking : Non-ECC SPD Speed : 2133MHz SPD Voltage : 1.20V Fan Included : No Features : Intel XMP 2.0 (Extreme Memory Profile) Ready Additional Notes : Rated XMP frequency & stability depends on MB & CPU capability

I'm really sorry. This is what I found from the online page.

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6 hours ago, yuukmeister said:

1st bullet is for the Klevv, 2nd is for the Trident Z

3600 is the better kit but you won’t get that running on a 2600. 
 

If you want ease of use get the 3200MHz kit, if you want a bit more performance get the 3600mhz kit and manually Down clock it to 3200mhz. 

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