Question Cheap ram vs expensive ram

[Glawson77]

Hi,
I have purchased an Asrock X470 Fatal1ty Gaming K4 motherboard, I will be getting a Ryzen 5 2600X CPU for it, What RAM are people using with this motherboard?
While looking for memory sticks, I'm seeing prices ranging from $150 to $300 for the same amount and speed of ram, so what is the difference between cheaper and dearer ram?
And what is the best speed ram for my motherboard and CPU?, considering I won't be overclocking.
Also any recommendations on Brands? or which ones to steer clear of?

Thanks,
Gordon

 

[PC Tailor]

The first port of call is IMO to stick to reputable brands. Nearly all reputable brands (Corsair, ADATA, Crucial, G-Skill, Kingston etc.). hold lifetime warranties with their RAM modules.

In so far as what differs between the cheap and expensive modules, is usually more geared for enthusiasts. Cheaper modules use cheaper components that can be slightly less reliable in situations where you may be overclocking. Cheaper RAM modules often don't overclock as well as more expensive modules.

You may also find some of the more expensive modules may have better CAS latency, but not neccesarrily always the case, and even then, it won't make a huge difference in most applications.

More expensive RAM will have larger and more effective heat spreaders as to alleviate heat more effectively, have better quality chips that will handle overclocking better, and quite often the RAM module will just look better (I.e. RGB).

At the basic level, more expensive RAM = Usually better overclocking + Look aesthetically better.
Outside of that, not that much difference.

 

[Glawson77]

The first port of call is IMO to stick to reputable brands. Nearly all reputable brands (Corsair, ADATA, Crucial, G-Skill, Kingston etc.). hold lifetime warranties with their RAM modules.

In so far as what differs between the cheap and expensive modules, is usually more geared for enthusiasts. Cheaper modules use cheaper components that can be slightly less reliable in situations where you may be overclocking. Cheaper RAM modules often don't overclock as well as more expensive modules.

You may also find some of the more expensive modules may have better CAS latency, but not neccesarrily always the case, and even then, it won't make a huge difference in most applications.

More expensive RAM will have larger and more effective heat spreaders as to alleviate heat more effectively, have better quality chips that will handle overclocking better, and quite often the RAM module will just look better (I.e. RGB).

At the basic level, more expensive RAM = Usually better overclocking + Look aesthetically better.
Outside of that, not that much difference.

Thanks very much for the information.