[SOLVED] Torn between choosing RAM

[TechGuruGames]

Hey guys. Im gonna build a new PC with an i5 10400 and an RTX 3060 when it comes out. Im looking for a good RGB RAM and i have found 4 great options.

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/11079902/G-Skill-TridentZ-RGB-16GB-DDR4-3000MHz-F4-3000C15D-16GTZR.html with CL15

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/15651389/Patriot-Viper-RGB-16GB-DDR4-3200MHz-PVR416G320C6K.html with CL16

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/19253770/Adata-XPG-Spectrix-D60G-16GB-DDR4-3200MHz-AX4U320038G16-DT60.html with CL16

I am going to buy the Asus ROG Strix B460-H Gaming mobo in case that concerns which ram im going to have to buy.

The sites i listed above may not be in English but the RAM name, CL and Speed and the pic is what matters here. The Price doesnt really matter cuz they are all around 80 euros. I have heard from some ppl that G Skill is steps ahead of Adata and Patriot in terms of RAM. In the begining i though of buying the Adata or the Patriot because they look absolutely stunning and ppl say that Ram is just Ram but here i am, because i have got to at least ask about them and see what the ram experts say, cuz you never know. Anyone can help? Thanks for reading this far. You can also suggest me another 2x8 RAM that has been getting great reviews, as long as it is RGB

EDIT: Just learned that the RAM frequency (Non OC) will be dropped down to the max ram frequency that the cpu can take, which is 2666mhz on the i5 10400. So I guess ill just have to get a Ram with the lowest CL possible in that price range.

 

[PrinceTexasLoaf]

Hey guys. Im gonna build a new PC with an i5 10400 and an RTX 3060 when it comes out. Im looking for a good RGB RAM and i have found 4 great options.

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/11079902/G-Skill-TridentZ-RGB-16GB-DDR4-3000MHz-F4-3000C15D-16GTZR.html with CL15

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/15651389/Patriot-Viper-RGB-16GB-DDR4-3200MHz-PVR416G320C6K.html with CL16

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/19253770/Adata-XPG-Spectrix-D60G-16GB-DDR4-3200MHz-AX4U320038G16-DT60.html with CL16

I am going to buy the Asus ROG Strix B460-H Gaming mobo in case that concerns which ram im going to have to buy.

The sites i listed above may not be in English but the RAM name, CL and Speed and the pic is what matters here. The Price doesnt really matter cuz they are all around 80 euros. I have heard from some ppl that G Skill is steps ahead of Adata and Patriot in terms of RAM. In the begining i though of buying the Adata or the Patriot because they look absolutely stunning and ppl say that Ram is just Ram but here i am, because i have got to at least ask about them and see what the ram experts say, cuz you never know. Anyone can help? Thanks for reading this far. You can also suggest me another 2x8 RAM that has been getting great reviews, as long as it is RGB

EDIT: Just learned that the RAM frequency (Non OC) will be dropped down to the max ram frequency that the cpu can take, which is 2666mhz on the i5 10400. So I guess ill just have to get a Ram with the lowest CL possible in that price range.

You can get the 3000MHz ram, and try running it at 3000MHz stress test the cpu to make sure it's stable using software like intelburntest. If it's unstable run it at 2666MHz, and tighten the memory timings testing stability each little bit you set the timings lower. https://www.masterslair.com/tighten...owering the,tighten your timings even further.


I hope this can help.

 

[thefxgamingrules]

DON't GET RAM ABOVE 2666 MHz RAM, if you're on a non Z series motherboard. You won't able to push it beyond 2666MHz, Instead get a cheaper kit, or one with tighter timings.

 

[TechGuruGames]

DON't GET RAM ABOVE 2666 MHz RAM, if you're on a non Z series motherboard. You won't able to push it beyond 2666MHz, Instead get a cheaper kit, or one with tighter timings.

Thats why i am thinking of going with the 3000Mhz TridentZ, its the lowest CL Memory available here

 

[thefxgamingrules]

Thats why i am thinking of going with the 3000Mhz TridentZ, its the lowest CL Memory available here

Yes, but then again you won't hit 3000MHz, so you need to decide here if it is worth it...

 

[geofelt]

2666 should be fine.
If you can get lower cas, so much the better, but don't chase it.

With a discrete graphics card, intel real app performance or fps is not much impacted by ram speed.
Here is an older study which shows minimal difference in performance between 2133 and 3000 speed ram using a discrete graphics card:

Skylake Memory Scaling with Kingston Predator DDR4-3000

Armed with a massive 32GB high-end Kingston HyperX Predator DDR4-3000 memory kit, we investigate how DDR4 frequencies and latencies affect real world performance on Intel’s latest mainstream desktop platform. October 13, 2015 by Lawrence Lee Product Kingston HyperX Predator DDR4-3000 32GB...

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