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Hei everyone.
Finally decided to register here (LTT is the only Youtube channel that I follow).
So, I'm slowly upgrading my PC.
I reached to the RAM part.
I'm currently with a AsRock B550M Pro4 MB and a Ryzen 3 3100. In few months I will change the CPU and my GPU (1060 3GB right now). I'm going for 5 3600 or 5 5600 + RX 6700 or RTX 3070. Its not yet decided, will see what happens in 2-3 months.
So, i'm going to change my RAM now. I'm with a HyperX 2666 right now. I want to go to 3600 MHz 2x8.
In my country (Bulgaria) I saw the following options:
1. G.SKILL Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz F4-3200C16D-16GIS which I can get for around 70 USD.
2. Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz PVB416G360C7K for around 80 USD.

The G SKILL has a little bit better timings. CL16-18-18-38 VS CL17-19-19-39 for the Patriot.
So my question is. Which will be better/easier/possible. Make the G Skill 3600 MHz, or tighten the Patrion's timings?
My knowledge about RAM timings and possibilities is far from great, that's why I'm asking you.
As you have noticed - I'm going for a medium budget build. I don't work on my PC and I'm not a hardcore gamer, so I don't need high end components.
Feel free to suggest other memory sticks, for similar prices in USD. From what I've seen so far, the supply for Bulgaria is comparable to NA, so I should be able to find them easily.
PS: I really hesitated should i post in here or the PC building forum. Sorry If I've chosen wrong.

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8 minutes ago, kartus said:

Hei everyone.
Finally decided to register here (LTT is the only Youtube channel that I follow).
So, I'm slowly upgrading my PC.
I reached to the RAM part.
I'm currently with a AsRock B550M Pro4 MB and a Ryzen 3 3100. In few months I will change the CPU and my GPU (1060 3GB right now). I'm going for 5 3600 or 5 5600 + RX 6700 or RTX 3070. Its not yet decided, will see what happens in 2-3 months.
So, i'm going to change my RAM now. I'm with a HyperX 2666 right now. I want to go to 3600 MHz 2x8.
In my country (Bulgaria) I saw the following options:
1. G.SKILL Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz F4-3200C16D-16GIS which I can get for around 70 USD.
2. Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz PVB416G360C7K for around 80 USD.

The G SKILL has a little bit better timings. CL16-18-18-38 VS CL17-19-19-39 for the Patriot.
So my question is. Which will be better/easier/possible. Make the G Skill 3600 MHz, or tighten the Patrion's timings?
My knowledge about RAM timings and possibilities is far from great, that's why I'm asking you.
As you have noticed - I'm going for a medium budget build. I don't work on my PC and I'm not a hardcore gamer, so I don't need high end components.
Feel free to suggest other memory sticks, for similar prices in USD. From what I've seen so far, the supply for Bulgaria is comparable to NA, so I should be able to find them easily.
PS: I really hesitated should i post in here or the PC building forum. Sorry If I've chosen wrong.

This is a good kit for $75. It's 3600MHZ CL16. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jBZzK8/gskill-ripjaws-v-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-f4-3600c16d-16gvkc

geometry is hard
b550 > x570

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5 minutes ago, Downkey said:

This is a good kit for $75. It's 3600MHZ CL16. Just make sure your mobo supports over 3200mhz https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jBZzK8/gskill-ripjaws-v-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-f4-3600c16d-16gvkc

Thanks for the reponse. My MoBo can go to 4000+, so that is not a problem.
The RAM you suggested costs almost twice here.
For that price I can get the Ripjaws V CL 19 (F4-3600C19D-16GVRB)

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