[SOLVED] I need a bit of help.

[SmokeHHH]

I bought this mobo: https://www.pcgarage.ro/placi-de-baza/msi/b450-gaming-plus-max/
and this RAM: https://www.pcgarage.ro/memorii/cor...ck-16gb-ddr4-3600mhz-cl18-dual-channel-kit-2/

This is the mobo's specification page: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450-GAMING-PLUS-MAX/Specification
I am afraid the RAM will not work with the MOBO since the RAM speed isnt in the specification list(even tho it says that it supports up 4000+MHz). My CPU is a Ryzen 5 3600. Should I cancel the command(which is being shipped to me atm) and go with lower freq ram(3466MHz) or will the 3600MHz kit work.

Thank you!

 

[Koekieezz]

Dont worry, you could use it. 3200+ works on ryzen 3000 series rater than 2000 series and does perform better.

 

[geofelt]

3600 speed ram is better quality 2400 speed ram that can be overclocked to 3600 speeds.
It will work perfectly well at lower speeds.
But your motherboard will likely allow you to increase the speed to 3600 via overclocking.

 

[rickypicky5]

Here is the RAM QVL for your Motherboard

MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max

I don't see your RAM in that list. That doesn't necessarily mean your RAM will not work though. In general, RAM listed in QVLs are kits that have been tested and are known to work. It could be your RAM was never tested.

If it doesn't work, update your motherboard's BIOS to the latest version and try again. In general, the later the BIOS date, the better the RAM compatibility.

PS - I always buy RAM listed in the QVL for my motherboard and have never had a compatibility issue.