Ram compatibility suggestions

[cloydpakinggan123]

Hello, im just about to build a pc and finding out which ram to buy is very confusing. I have a Gigabte B450M DS3H motherboard and a ryzen 5. I heard better speeds where needed but dont know which.

The PC is going to be used for mainly e sports titles and older titles like Destiny 2.

Thanks for reading

 

[Peter Martin]

go to crucial.com and put the motherboard info in there and see if they can find a match. then, if you don't want Micron memory, you can cross reference what it finds for other brands

this is what it finds for your board.

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/GIGABYTE/b450m-ds3h

I would get this that it recommends
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/b450m-ds3h/CT12658506

that WILL work or there is issues with the RAM itself

 

[Peter Martin]

if you have the cash, get the best, fastest and most
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/b450m-ds3h/CT12658375

 

[geofelt]

Ryzen is picky about ram.
Not all DDR4 ram will work.
You want documented ram compatibility. If you should ever have a problem, you want supported ram.
Otherwise, you risk a finger pointing battle between the ram and motherboard support sites, claiming "not my problem".
One place to check is your motherboards web site.
Look for the ram QVL list. It lists all of the ram kits that have been tested with that particular motherboard.
Sometimes the QVL list is not updated after the motherboard is released.
For more current info, go to a ram vendor's web site and access their ram selection configurator.
Enter your motherboard, and you will get a list of compatible ram kits.

Ryzen responds to faster ram. Balance the ram speed vs. the cost.