[SOLVED] Best RAM for this system?

[Iniaskle]

Hi there,

In a month or so I will build a new system, I already have most specs confirmed but I don't really know what memory I should pick. My budget is 150 euro and it has to be RGB and 3000mhz. Please check if it's compatible with the motherboard because I don't know how to know.

SPECS:

Motherboard: ASRock B365M Pro4
CPU: i5 9400f
GPU: RTX 2060
PSU: EVGA 600 BR

Thanks!

 

[ch33r]

Hi there,

In a month or so I will build a new system, I already have most specs confirmed but I don't really know what memory I should pick. My budget is 150 euro and it has to be RGB and 3000mhz. Please check if it's compatible with the motherboard because I don't know how to know.

SPECS:

Motherboard: ASRock B365M Pro4
CPU: i5 9400f
GPU: RTX 2060
PSU: EVGA 600 BR

Thanks!

Don't get intel. That's garbage. Ryzen just came out. It cheaper and better. Use 3600MHz RAM, get a 3600X. 6-core CPU at a great a price

 

[logainofhades]

Intel isn't garbage, but the price/performance is not very good, right now. B365 also will not run at ram speeds over 2666, so 3000 would be a waste. With you planning on upgrading in a month, I would definitely give a hard look at Ryzen, even if it is the 2xxx series chips, as they will be heavily discounted. Also, get a better quality PSU, even if it is the Corsair CX650m, or Vengeance series.

 

[Iniaskle]

Intel isn't garbage, but the price/performance is not very good, right now. B365 also will not run at ram speeds over 2666, so 3000 would be a waste. With you planning on upgrading in a month, I would definitely give a hard look at Ryzen, even if it is the 2xxx series chips, as they will be heavily discounted. Also, get a better quality PSU, even if it is the Corsair CX650m, or Vengeance series.

I will stay with my current build though, I don't care about editing software, compressing etc. I just want better gaming performance. I looked at the ryzen 7 2700x but it is not better than the 9400f at gaming. I can buy the i5 9400f for 160 euro's and the ryzen 7 2700x for 300 euro's and still the i5 9400f has better game performance. Would this be a good PSU? https://www.thermaltake.com/smart-rgb-700w.html. Sorry but I just love light in my pc so thats why this one.

 

[PC Tailor]

I will stay with my current build though, I don't care about editing software, compressing etc. I just want better gaming performance. I looked at the ryzen 7 2700x but it is not better than the 9400f at gaming. I can buy the i5 9400f for 160 euro's and the ryzen 7 2700x for 300 euro's and still the i5 9400f has better game performance. Would this be a good PSU? https://www.thermaltake.com/smart-rgb-700w.html. Sorry but I just love light in my pc so thats why this one.

It's an OK PSU. Some tier lists differ on that PSU from "Don't buy it" to "it's alright". I've not looked at the spec sheet myself so I won't comment anymore on it.

Some PSUs I've recommended in an earlier post - although they aren't RGB as only Thermaltake really do any decent ones of these:

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $66.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-07 11:06 EDT-0400

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $79.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-07 11:07 EDT-0400

Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $79.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-07 11:09 EDT-0400

Personally - I stand by that SeaSonic are still the brand to beat - 10 to 12 year warranty!
I have not bothered with Corsair AXi or Vengeance for example as the above are just as good but cost much less.
Lowest tier PSU I'd be willing to recommend is a Corsair CX. But the above are much better,

if it were me - and you want RGB go for the Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB Series (not the Smart Series)

 

[Iniaskle]

It's an OK PSU. Some tier lists differ on that PSU from "Don't buy it" to "it's alright".

Some PSUs I've recommended in an earlier post - although they aren't RGB as only Thermaltake really do any decent ones of these:


if it were me - and you want RGB go for the Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB Series (not the Smart Series)

The Toughpower series are pretty expensive though, the package says: Kaby lake ready. Does this mean it will only work with kaby lake?

 

[PC Tailor]

The Toughpower series are pretty expensive though, the package says: Kaby lake ready. Does this mean it will only work with kaby lake?

That's why I'd personally opt for the Seasonic for example.
Package on what exactly? PSUs are cross compatible, doesn't make a difference what generation CPU it is (unless it's really old).

For example, the Smart series uses Teapo caps, which are good, but not the best.
I believe from various reviews, the Smart RGB series are more flair rather than quality. But someone else may correct me.

 

[Iniaskle]

That's why I'd personally opt for the Seasonic for example.
Package on what exactly? PSUs are cross compatible, doesn't make a difference what generation CPU it is (unless it's really old).

That's why I'd personally opt for the Seasonic for example.
Package on what exactly? PSUs are cross compatible, doesn't make a difference what generation CPU it is (unless it's really old).

Maybe it should be better if i go with a non RGB PSU, I already have a RGB fans so whatever. But the real thing I wanted to know is what RGB ram should I pick for my motherboard? 16 gb is enough for me.

 

[Iniaskle]

That's why I'd personally opt for the Seasonic for example.
Package on what exactly? PSUs are cross compatible, doesn't make a difference what generation CPU it is (unless it's really old).

For example, the Smart series uses Teapo caps, which are good, but not the best.
I believe from various reviews, the Smart RGB series are more flair rather than quality. But someone else may correct me.

Also would 550W be enough for my build and also I could stay with this PSU right:https://eu.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=100-BR-0600-K2

 

[PC Tailor]

Maybe it should be better if i go with a non RGB PSU, I already have a RGB fans so whatever. But the real thing I wanted to know is what RGB ram should I pick for my motherboard? 16 gb is enough for me.

You could consider:

PCPartPicker Part List

Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-09 12:15 EDT-0400

I would say the EVGA BR from my recollection is worse quality than the Thermaltake. It'll work, but I'd personally want to upgrade it otherwise there is risk to other components. 550W is fine for your build.

 

[Iniaskle]

You could consider:

PCPartPicker Part List

Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-09 12:15 EDT-0400

I would say the EVGA BR from my recollection is worse quality than the Thermaltake. It'll work, but I'd personally want to upgrade it otherwise there is risk to other components. 550W is fine for your build.

So the RGB PSU has a lower risk of damaging the other components? Also my MB cant go over 2666mhz.

 

[PC Tailor]

You can tell a lot about the quality of a PSU by it's warranty.

Anything 3 years and less is concerning and I would probably never touch myself.
Anything 5 years and less is decent enough, but sometimes questionable.
Then you'll have some of the best that can be around 7 to 10+ years.

For example most Seasonics come with 10 or 12 years warranty. Because they arguably are the best. And their units are fantastic quality. For example:

• Corsair VS (poor quality) = 3 years
• EVGA B1 series (E.g. 450B - poor quality) = 3 years
• Corsair RM (decent quality) = 5 years
• Seasonic Focus Plus (great quality) = 10 years
• Corsair AXi (great quality) = 10 years.
• Your PSU you linked has a 3 year warranty.

I would opt for quality over the RGB in PSUs.
But that's just me.

 

[Iniaskle]

You can tell a lot about the quality of a PSU by it's warranty.

Anything 3 years and less is concerning and I would probably never touch myself.
Anything 5 years and less is decent enough, but sometimes questionable.
Then you'll have some of the best that can be around 7 to 10+ years.

For example most Seasonics come with 10 or 12 years warranty. Because they arguably are the best. And their units are fantastic quality. For example:

• Corsair VS (poor quality) = 3 years
• EVGA B1 series (E.g. 450B - poor quality) = 3 years
• Corsair RM (decent quality) = 5 years
• Seasonic Focus Plus (great quality) = 10 years
• Corsair AXi (great quality) = 10 years.
• Your PSU you linked has a 3 year warranty.

I would opt for quality over the RGB in PSUs.
But that's just me.

What about this one https://www.alternate.be/Seasonic/Focus-Plus-Gold-650W-650-Watt-voeding/html/product/1363990 ? If the RGB one would work fine I really want to go for that because 100 euro's on a PSU is too much for me. Also this one is semi-modular, does that mean I have to buy the cables seperatly?

 

[PC Tailor]

What about this one https://www.alternate.be/Seasonic/Focus-Plus-Gold-650W-650-Watt-voeding/html/product/1363990 ? If the RGB one would work fine I really want to go for that because 100 euro's on a PSU is too much for me. Also this one is semi-modular, does that mean I have to buy the cables seperatly?

The Seasonic Focus Plus is an excellent PSU that comes with 10 years of warranty - so you are practically guaranteeing 10 years out of that PSU.
You tend to get what you pay for with PSUs

Cheap PSU = Cheap Components = Poor Components = Risk.
The last component you should go cheap on, is the PSU.

Seasonic are known as one of the best for a reason. And no, semi modular means the cables will come with it, you just need to plug in the ones you want.

The thermaltake one certainly can work fine, just it's safety is not that of the Seasonic for example. I can't speak specifically for the Thermaltake you posted, but I can say a poor quality PSU will always cost you more in the long run, as when it goes bang, it can easily take other components with it.

Someone with more knowledge may correct me on the Smart series, but my understanding is it not a great unit and is more flair than quality.

 

[Iniaskle]

The Seasonic Focus Plus is an excellent PSU that comes with 10 years of warranty - so you are practically guaranteeing 10 years out of that PSU.
You tend to get what you pay for with PSUs

Cheap PSU = Cheap Components = Poor Components = Risk.

Seasonic are known as one of the best for a reason. And no, semi modular means the cables will come with it, you just need to plug in the ones you want.

Alright I guess that extra money should be worth it, Imagine that the wrong PSU break all my components, Then it was all for nothing. Thanks for the help man I really appreciate it!

 

[PC Tailor]

Alright I guess that extra money should be worth it, Imagine that the wrong PSU break all my components, Then it was all for nothing. Thanks for the help man I really appreciate it!

I promise you can't go wrong with the Seasonic, think about the 100 Euros being spread out across it's warranty period - that's only 10 Euros a year.

It's a shame, most people think that PSUs are the one thing you can just look for cheap for, but in reality, it's completely the opposite. You won't regret going a top tier PSU, and their customer support is fantastic, should anything become a problem, they sort it straight away.

 

[Iniaskle]

I promise you can't go wrong with the Seasonic, think about the 100 Euros being spread out across it's warranty period - that's only 10 Euros a year.

It's a shame, most people think that PSUs are the one thing you can just look for cheap for, but in reality, it's completely the opposite. You won't regret going a top tier PSU, and their customer support is fantastic, should anything become a problem, they sort it straight away.

Yeah I knew that not only the wattage of the PSU was important but also the quality, I've heard that seasonic has the best PSU tough. Thanks again!