Just another 2950X memory compatibility thread

[just_bob]

So far at work, we had 2950X running on X399 Aorus xtreme and that sweet 2933MHz CL14 Flare X 64GB kit. Boss decided it’s time to upgrade to 128GB kit. At first 128GB Flare X kit (1700€) seemed like the obvious choice, but he stumbled upon a good deal on 128GB kit of Ripjaws 4 2800MHz CL15 15-15-35 for just 999€. Both kits are on the mobo QVL. Sure Flare X is better and there’s that AMD-optimized sticker, but this kinda price difference raises some suspicions to say the least. Are we missing out something obvious?

[Princess Luna]

10 minutes ago, just_bob said:

Are we missing out something obvious?

Probably it's just the high difference in binning, the Flare X apparently can do a higher frequency at a lower timing, which means Performance specially to AMD.

 

But if 64gb is simply not cutting out and you totally need the extra memory, sacrificing a bit of performance for a more attractive price tag might not be the worse thing ever

[GoldenLag]

Why not buy multiple smaller kits of 32GB 3000/3200mhz? 

 

Its most of the time cheaper. That or singlesticks 16GB if that is cheaper.

[just_bob]

23 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

Probably it's just the high difference in binning, the Flare X apparently can do a higher frequency at a lower timing, which means Performance specially to AMD.

 

But if 64gb is simply not cutting out and you totally need the extra memory, sacrificing a bit of performance for a more attractive price tag might not be the worse thing ever

I am aware of Flare X being the superior kit to the 4 years old Ripjaws 4 - I'm having issues imagining this performance being nearly close to being worth the 170% difference in price, so I'm wondering if and what am I missing out here.

22 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

Why not buy multiple smaller kits of 32GB 3000/3200mhz? 

 

Its most of the time cheaper. That or singlesticks 16GB if that is cheaper.

It's not my call, boss wants to stick to the kits, but to be fair I endorse his approach as well. Also we have another rig that can take advantage of the current flare X kit, so we're in the market for a new one.