Overclock current RAM, or buy new RAM? (Ryzen 5 2400g)

[m.q.lannon]

Hi there,

I'm anxiously awaiting a bunch of parts I ordered online so that I can build my new budget Ryzen 2400g gaming/school PC. In the downtime, I've been reading a bunch of stuff and it has made me second guess my RAM choice. I've now read that Ryzen likes 3200 RAM the best, but I've only purchased 3000 as it was on sale at the time.

So my question is, do I try to overclock this kit of G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3000
(specifically this kit: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232298&_ga=2.264621318.804347341.1536538575-1147548062.1518367191&_gac=1.188757593.1536538575.Cj0KCQjwidPcBRCGARIsALM--eN6VCC4Chs3ClFUXVS8M98xo6f4ym1fLR4_KfpTO7EaClZVEb5agK0aApq5EALw_wcB )

or do I return it and buy the same kit in 3200?

Thanks in advance,
Michael

 

[Snipergod87]

Try OCing it but it really wont make a big difference, there is no guarantee that your 2400g can hit 3200 speeds.

 

[scout_03]

this ram max speed is 3000 on axmp wont go over .

 

[m.q.lannon]

My motherboard says it supports RAM up to 3466 with overclocking, so could I try and hit 3200 with my current ram? What would prevent me from hitting 3200 with my 2400g?

 

[Snipergod87]

What could prevent you is your 2400G or motherboard, or the RAM.

 

[m.q.lannon]

This is the motherboard I bought:
https://m.newegg.ca/products/N82E16813144190?_ga=2.105705731.1054752154.1536550047-616156329.1536550047

But do you mean it could be the individual units I receive, not the models, that could limit me?

 

[Snipergod87]

In terms of RAM that is a possibility, just like with CPU's not all RAM OC well.

 

[madmatt30]

3000mhz ram is fine with the ryzen 2400g, you're worrying too much.

 

[madmatt30]

3000mhz ram is fine with the ryzen 2400g, you're worrying too much.

 

[richiestang_78]

As madmatt said, your fine with 3000. A much bigger boost in performance would be to save up and buy a GTX 1050 or RX 560.

 

[Peter Martin]

you know my mantra.

If you want to go faster, get faster hardware. LOL. That's my story and I stick to it.