Need advice for Ryzen Specific RAM for ASRock B450M Pro4 with Ryzen 3000

[nthakker9]

I'm trying to replicate the build in the LTT video (below) but replacing the GPU with 1660 Super to save cost since I don't game that much and should be ok with 1080P gaming. Might also replace 3600X with 3600 based on the availability. At 5:05 mark in the video, Linus mentions that the Gskill Ripjaws 5 is not a Ryzen specific RAM and I'm worried about getting it since I read on some forums that it has hard time getting to 3200 MHz with ASRock B450M Pro4 used in the build.

 

Can someone please suggest a Ryzen specific RAM for this MoBo with 3600/3600X? I was thinking of getting Gskill Flare X (https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820232767?Item=N82E16820232767 ) since they're marked as Ryzen specific on Gskill's website however I was concerned with the low popularity of the Flare X. I am looking for 3200 MHz only since that's the highest this MoBo supports and CL16 to save cost instead of CL14. 

 

[Rooked]

You can try getting 3000Mhz then see if it works. If it works, try overclocking it to 3200Mhz. Ryzen specific ram is pretty bullshit to be honest, just check the motherboard support ram list to see if your ram works. Even if they don't, most still works on the motherboard.

[nthakker9]

1 minute ago, Rooked said:

You can try getting 3000Mhz then see if it works. If it works, try overclocking it to 3200Mhz. Ryzen specific ram is pretty bullshit to be honest, just check the motherboard support ram list to see if your ram works. Even if they don't, most still works on the motherboard.

I checked the MoBo QVL and it's pretty old. Doesn't even any of the current RAM models. Checking the QVL on Gskill, most 3200 MHz CL16 are shown compatible with the MoBo.

[Rooked]

1 minute ago, nthakker9 said:

I checked the MoBo QVL and it's pretty old. Doesn't even any of the current RAM models. Checking the QVL on Gskill, most 3200 MHz CL16 are shown compatible with the MoBo.

Then try getting their models that are shown compatible with the motherboard.

[nthakker9]

1 minute ago, Rooked said:

Then try getting their models that are shown compatible with the motherboard.

They're all pretty old models clocked at 2933 MHz. I wanna get a 3200 MHz since MoBo supports 3200 MHz. The MoBo QVL  is just outdated so can't rely on it. That's why asking for people who used this MoBo with this CPU to see what RAM they used.

[nthakker9]

Was anyone successfully able to boot up with 3200 MHz CL16 RAM on Asrock B450M Pro4 with Ryzen 5 3600/3600X? If yes, please tell me which RAM did you get? I'll just get that to save the hassle since this would be my first build and I'd hate it to not boot up at 3200 MHz when I'm paying for 3200 MHz and MoBo supports 3200 MHz.

[aDoomGuy]

1 minute ago, nthakker9 said:

'Ryzen specific' is not bullshit when even Linus cares about that stuff. Please don't spam unless you know about the topic.

My HyperX Predator is not Ryzen specific but works like a charm. 3200 CL16..

[nthakker9]

1 minute ago, aDoomGuy said:

My HyperX Predator is not Ryzen specific but works like a charm. 3200 CL16..

Have you used it with ASRock B450M Pro4 and Ryzen 5 3600/3600X ?

[nthakker9]

Getting back to topic, has anyone successfully booted up a 3200 MHz CL16 with ASRock B450M Pro4 paired with Ryzen 5 3600/3600X?

[aDoomGuy]

Just now, nthakker9 said:

Have you used it with ASRock B450M Pro4 and Ryzen 5 3600/3600X ?

Nope not ASRock but Asus B450-f and 3600x. ASRock should support it fine, at least with two DIMMs in dual channel.

[nthakker9]

Just now, aDoomGuy said:

Nope not ASRock but Asus B450-f and 3600x. ASRock should support it fine, at least with two DIMMs in dual channel.

Yeah it mostly will but I wanna double confirm if anyone has that MoBo. I've heard about some ASRock boards being finicky to some RAM. Plus, it being my first build, I don't wanna screw up anything and then wait another week or two for new parts.

[aDoomGuy]

1 minute ago, nthakker9 said:

Yeah it mostly will but I wanna double confirm if anyone has that MoBo. I've heard about some ASRock boards being finicky to some RAM. Plus, it being my first build, I don't wanna screw up anything and then wait another week or two for new parts.

MSI Tomahawk Max is the best B450 board unless you want better onboard audio (in that case Asus Strix models). I understand it's a pain to wait for replacements, maybe someone with that board will tell you which memory they run but maybe you should put ASRock B450M Pro in thread name to attract them in.

[RejZoR]

Look up QVL lists of RAM's too, not just motherboards. Because ones are tested by motherboard vendor and another by RAM vendor from the other side and they don't necessarily have identical things listed as maybe RAM vendor tested more than motherboard vendor. Which is the case here as G.Skill lists it on their own QVL list.

 

Looking at G.Skill page QVL:

https://www.gskill.com/qvl/165/170/1564381714/F4-3200C16D-16GFX-Qvl

 

Your AsRock B450M Pro4 is listed as certified for the RAM from your Newegg link.

 

You should be good to go with this one.

[SavageNeo]

11 minutes ago, nthakker9 said:

Getting back to topic, has anyone successfully booted up a 3200 MHz CL16 with ASRock B450M Pro4 paired with Ryzen 5 3600/3600X?

It should be fine. QVL does not mean anything mostly. They have only limited RAM that they have tested, Mosto f the 3000-3200mhz will work just fine.

 

Zen 2 need a bios update for b450 boards. But most b450 boards have been bios updtaed. Make sure the box has "Ryzen 3000 Ready" Sticker on it.

 

3 minutes ago, aDoomGuy said:

MSI Tomahawk Max is the best B450 board

Well for 3600XT b450 Pro 4 makes sensen.

 

3 minutes ago, aDoomGuy said:

(in that case Asus Strix models)

Strix b450-f is a really bad board. Can only handle 75A while pro 4 can handle 100A.

Strix b450-E is liitle better but much pricier

 

[nthakker9]

5 minutes ago, aDoomGuy said:

MSI Tomahawk Max is the best B450 board unless you want better onboard audio (in that case Asus Strix models). I understand it's a pain to wait for replacements, maybe someone with that board will tell you which memory they run but maybe you should put ASRock B450M Pro in thread name to attract them in.

I already bought the ASRock one . But thanks for the advice on updating title of the thread. Let's see if someone with that MoBo replies. 

[SavageNeo]

Where are you located and with what budget? Mayby i can help to make the build better

[nthakker9]

4 minutes ago, RejZoR said:

Look up QVL lists of RAM's too, not just motherboards. Because ones are tested by motherboard vendor and another by RAM vendor from the other side and they don't necessarily have identical things listed as maybe RAM vendor tested more than motherboard vendor. Which is the case here as G.Skill lists it on their own QVL list.

 

Looking at G.Skill page QVL:

https://www.gskill.com/qvl/165/170/1564381714/F4-3200C16D-16GFX-Qvl

 

Your AsRock B450M Pro4 is listed as certified for the RAM from your Newegg link.

 

You should be good to go with this one.

Thanks. I did check the Gskill QVL and even non Ryzen specific RAM like Ripjaws 5 show up as compatible with my MoBo and that's where I got confused.

[nthakker9]

3 minutes ago, SavageNeo said:

It should be fine. QVL does not mean anything mostly. They have only limited RAM that they have tested, Mosto f the 3000-3200mhz will work just fine.

 

Zen 2 need a bios update for b450 boards. But most b450 boards have been bios updtaed. Make sure the box has "Ryzen 3000 Ready" Sticker on it.

 

Well for 3600XT b450 Pro 4 makes sensen.

 

Strix b450-f is a really bad board. Can only handle 75A while pro 4 can handle 100A.

Strix b450-E is liitle better but much pricier

 

I already bought the ASRock MoBo and it has Ryzen 3000 sticker on it

[SavageNeo]

Just now, nthakker9 said:

I already bought the ASRock MoBo and it has Ryzen 3000 sticker on it

good. Where are you located and with what budgetr?

[nthakker9]

2 minutes ago, SavageNeo said:

Where are you located and with what budget? Mayby i can help to make the build better

I'm located in the US. Budget is $850. I already bought all parts except CPU (because of unavailability/crazy high prices of 3600/3600X) and RAM because of the confusion that I have. That's why the thread

[SavageNeo]

1 minute ago, nthakker9 said:

I'm located in the US. Budget is $850. I already bought all parts except CPU (because of unavailability/crazy high prices of 3600/3600X) and RAM because of the confusion that I have. That's why the thread

ALright. Just that the EVGA 2060 KO is bad and the case does not have good airflow.

[nthakker9]

Just now, SavageNeo said:

ALright. Just that the EVGA 2060 KO is bad and the case does not have good airflow.

I did change few parts from the video  For the case, I got the Thermaltake Versa H15 and for GPU I got EVGA 1660 Super since I'm not a heavy gamer and didn't wanna spend too much on the GPU.

[LogicalDrm]

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I'll get back to you with more details.

[aDoomGuy]

9 hours ago, SavageNeo said:

Strix b450-f is a really bad board. Can only handle 75A while pro 4 can handle 100A.

It works fine. I have no problems with it. Ryzen doesn't suck up much juice at all actually unless it's a Ryzen 9 but OP wanted Ryzen 5 so there you go.

[SavageNeo]

33 minutes ago, aDoomGuy said:

It works fine. I have no problems with it. Ryzen doesn't suck up much juice at all actually unless it's a Ryzen 9 but OP wanted Ryzen 5 so there you go.

ryzen 3's use around 40-50A. Ryzen 5s around 50-70A. my 3700x uses 90A at stock. Ryzen 9s use over 100A. 5950x/3950x little over 150A.