Question Best memory for Z390 board w/I9-9900k CPU

[cragar55]

By accident, I received memory from two suppliers:

Viper Gaming-32 GB (2x16) DDR4 3200Mhz CL16 1.35 v

and...

G.Skill Ripjaws 32 GB (2x16) F4-3600c18D CL18-22-22-22-42 1.35v

Which memory would you recommend that I use on my new MB? (MSI MEG Z390 Godlike)

Thanks for your help!

Cragar55

 

[extreme_noob]

Theoretically, they should be similar latencies, but what are the timings of the 3200Mhz kit?

 

[cragar55]

Theoretically, they should be similar latencies, but what are the timings of the 3200Mhz kit?

I wondered about that too. Unfortunately, the timings are not listed on the Viper RAM. 8(

 

[extreme_noob]

I wondered about that too. Unfortunately, the timings are not listed on the Viper RAM. 8(

Do you have a specific budget and location (Country)? There's some 3600Mhz CL16 memory by G.Skill that costs $160 in the US.

 

[gskill support]

Higher frequency RipJaws series should maximize bandwidth of the processor.

 

[extreme_noob]

Higher frequency RipJaws series should maximize bandwidth of the processor.

Manufacturer doesn't really matter unless you're doing extremely high frequency or low latency overclocking, in which case PCB design matters more. However, there are some really well priced G.Skill Ripjaws Hynix DJR kits. Like 3600 16-19-19-39 at $80 for 16GB.

 

[mdd1963]

One can debate the performance increases achieved/observed going from typical Gskill kit of 3200 MHz (17-18-18- 36) to the more expensive 3600 MHz kit, but, Ryzen does better, whereas Intel rigs seem to do 'just fine' even w/ standard 'lowly' 3200 MHz kits...

 

[cragar55]

Thanks everyone for your advice...I'm still not sure which memory would be preferred. I'll be doing some testing to nail this issue down!