RAM Speed - Support Question

[Goblin Warboss]

Hey everyone. 

 

First time poster here. Looking for some advice on RAM, an area I don't have much of an education on.

 

I'm building a new gaming rig and previously I've used 32GB 2666mhz CL16 RAM, now this is fine but this year I'd like to sacrifice capacity for speed as I don't really need 32GB.

 

The RAM I've purchased is VENGEANCE® LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3600MHz C14 AMD Ryzen Memory Kit - Black

 

This will go into a X570 Asus mobo with a 5800X CPU.

 

My question is: If I just slot the RAM in and enable XMP will I get 3600MHz as advertised on the box?

 

Also, I see the sweet spot for Rysen is 3600MHz CL16. Would CL14 still be ok? Not to bothered about cost/performance, just looking for performance.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Xyed]

Enabling XMP will boost the ram to 3600MHz yes.

 

Sugestion: Enable XMP after you install windows and updates to reduce any stability issues.

 

CL14 is better then CL 16 so yeah.

[Xyed]

Why LPX - cooler clearance ?

[Goblin Warboss]

I'm in the UK so many of the 3600MHz RAM sticks are CL17 - 18. Quite difficult to find 3600 CL14 here in the UK. Hence I had to purchase direct from Corsair. I was going to go AIO water cooling so RAM profile didn't matter. I like Corsair so didn't mind which profile I picked up from them. Not a fan of RGB too to be honest.

 

Thanks for the assistance Xyed.