[SOLVED] CL18 or CL16 3600Mhz

[ThatSourMelon]

I’m seeing a lot of contradicting facts on how big of a performance difference there is between CL18 and CL16 memory. I’m specifically looking at the G.Skill Ripjaws V, 3600mhz where the difference between the CL18 and CL16 is ~$13, I’m seeing people say less than a 1% performance increase going to CL16, or up to a 10% performance increase.

 

[Zerk2012]

For a Intel processors it doesn't matter much for AMD get the faster 16CL.

 

[ThatSourMelon]

For a Intel processors it doesn't matter much for AMD get the faster 16CL.

Ok, thanks. I’m going AMD.

 

[ThatSourMelon]

For a Intel processors it doesn't matter much for AMD get the faster 16CL.

Looks like there’s also the Crucial Ballistics with the same specs at the same price, is that worth going for instead?

 

[Zerk2012]

Looks like there’s also the Crucial Ballistics with the same specs at the same price, is that worth going for instead?

Check your motherboard manufacturer site for the memory QVL.

 

[ThatSourMelon]

Check your motherboard manufacturer site for the memory QVL.

This is it, right? https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-B550-GAMING-PLUS/Specification Where do I find QVL? I’m building a new system so I’m actually in the process of picking out a motherboard, that’s a decent one, right?

 

[Zerk2012]

This is it, right? https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-B550-GAMING-PLUS/Specification Where do I find QVL? I’m building a new system so I’m actually in the process of picking out a motherboard, that’s a decent one, right?

Click support, compatibility, then memory.

 

[ThatSourMelon]

Click support, compatibility, then memory.

It says it supports G.skill and Crucial. So it doesn't matter?

 

[Zerk2012]

It says it supports G.skill and Crucial. So it doesn't matter?

It should show exact model numbers not just a brand.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

CL16 is faster, but I don't think it will make too much of a noticeable difference.

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

QVL lists don't tell you the whole story. If there is a module running at the timings and voltage of the RAM you want to buy, on the QVL list, then you're probably fine.

 

[ThatSourMelon]

It should show exact model numbers not just a brand.

When I check the part # on pcpartpicker, there are three tabs on the motherboard website, and neither part is on the website. Does that mean the motherboard doesn't support either?

QVL lists don't tell you the whole story. If there is a module running at the timings and voltage of the RAM you want to buy, on the QVL list, then you're probably fine.

So I'm even more confused now. All I want to know is the difference, if any, is between two RAM models, and which I should buy?

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jB...-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-f4-3600c16d-16gvkc

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2TFKHx/crucial-ballistix-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-bl2k8g36c16u4b

I was looking at the MSI B550 Gaming Plus motherboard, should I consider something else?

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

G.Skill is better for Ryzen.

 

[ThatSourMelon]

G.Skill is better for Ryzen.

Ok, that's what I needed the hear, I'll get the Ripjaws V, Thank you!

 

[Zerk2012]

QVL lists don't tell you the whole story. If there is a module running at the timings and voltage of the RAM you want to buy, on the QVL list, then you're probably fine.

I can't go with probably fine when I recomend memory.

 

[Zerk2012]

Ok, that's what I needed the hear, I'll get the Ripjaws V, Thank you!

That's not really true and both could be the exact memory with different heat shields on them.

This is the model number of the GSkill.

F4-3600C16D-16GVKC.