Question Bulk Corsair Vengeance worth it?

[ismmostaar1]

Trying to save a much as i can for a tight budget build while still getting PC parts from reputed brands, found these new 8GBx2 Corsair Vengeance sticks in two versions, the first kits comes with their original box at 60 USD it's references is CMK16GX4M2E3200C16, the second kits delivered as bulk single sticks, two at 55 USD it's references is CM4X8GD3200C16K2E, going to be used with R5-3600 and either MSI A520M or MSI B450M, are both of these versions will be compatible with my build with no issue? i don't mind paying more if the 60$ one is the only one compatible with the mentioned CPU & MOBO, but if the bulk one is compatible then i'd prefer to save 5 bux since it worth more where i live (not a major western country) , thanks.

 

[geofelt]

Not worth it if it does not work properly.
A likely occurrence with ryzen which is picky about ram compatibility.

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this.
This is more difficult when more sticks are involved.
Ram must be matched for proper operation.

And, not all seemingly similar tam will be compatible.
Check the motherboard ram QVL list for an exact match of a supported kit for your processor/mobo combo.
Or check the corsair ram support app.

You could get lucky.
But, if I see any problems on these forums with ryzen it is ram issues.
My advice... spend the extra $5, and only if the selected ram passes the compatibility test.