New PC Build

[jdog7400]

I'm building a new PC and last thing I'm wondering is the RAM. I haven't found any hard evidence to what is best. I'm pretty confident I'll be getting Corsair Vengeance 16gb (2x8). I just don't know which to get. Do I get 2400MHz, 2666MHZ, or other speeds?
Do I get C14, C16 or other kits?
These are the numbers I want to stay around so I don't break the bank!
I want to play and stream anything I play (Fortnite, H1z1, RS, LoL, and a few others)
Here is my current build (everything is bought and most already delivered):
Ryzen 7 1700
Asus Prime X370-Pro
GIGABYTE 1060 3GB
EVGA Bronze 750W
Black WD 1TB 7200rpm SATA 6GB/s

Thanks in advance!

 

[velocityg4]

Ryzen appears to show more gains from a higher clock rate than a lower latency. I'd make clock rate the priority over latency. But I wouldn't waste much money on it. The differences are miniscule.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Ryzen_Memory_Analysis/9.html

That $15 to $20 could go towards something else. As I don't see an SSD, Case, Case Fans, Lighting, &c on your list. If you are buying those as well. You could take that money saved and step one of them up to the next level in quality/performance.

 

[jdog7400]

Thanks! That article is great. I have a case and everything figured out. I don't plan on using ssd because it's just alittle too much for me and I do t want to go too cheap on one and regret it in a year. Is there a difference in "desktop memory" and "memory"?

 

[velocityg4]

Thanks! That article is great. I have a case and everything figured out. I don't plan on using ssd because it's just alittle too much for me and I do t want to go too cheap on one and regret it in a year. Is there a difference in "desktop memory" and "memory"?

It just needs to be compatible. Desktop, Laptop and Server memory aren't meaningful guidelines. As some desktop boards can use "laptop" memory others can use "server" memory. You want to use 288-pin, non-ECC DDR4 memory, preferably 1.2V.

If you want to get guaranteed speed. Limit your RAM purchases to those which are listed in your motherboards support list.
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/PRIME-X370-PRO/HelpDesk_QVL/