[SOLVED] What’s up with this ram? What ram should I get?

[sal1125]

Why is this ram cheaper than other ram with the same specs. I know there’s a sale but still. Is there some sort of downgrade or something? I’m planning on buying a 9700k and Asus maximus xi code. What kind of ram should I buy with 32gb, 3200mhz, and 14cas that’s less than $450? Is this ram even compatible with z390. Why is the ram listed as GTZR (intel) but all the reviews are on ryzen cpu’s? Will this ram work at it’s full clockspeed (3200mhz) on an intel 9700k? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-232-560&newReg=y&turntoflow=question&turntoflowid=3327913&turntoxauthtoken=MTMxNDk4Njc6MTU3NDA5MDMyNjk4MjpkMGJiODZkMjI5OTUyNzI5Y2E1NTI3MmVkYWU1NDllOA#turntodone

 

[vMax]

Nothing wrong with that RAM, in fact it is very good...The GSkill TridentZ series has been very well reviewed...Memory prices are dropping fast from the stupid pricing some months back and it's on sale....

 

[vMax]

Also the lower the latency...in 14 the better overall..yes you can get faster ram but the performance is only marginal above 3200MHz and tighter timings like this kit is very good..

 

[The Original Ralph]

here's a link to the asus maximus xi QVL (qualified vendor list) list, https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-MAXIMUS-XI-CODE/HelpDesk_QVL/

the same part number without the R, ie F4-3200C14D-32GTZ is on the QVL and i believe the R only refers to RGB models, with LED lighting

only reason i prefer to look at the mfgr's QVL, if you're using memory that's they've confirmed "good to go" on their mobo, then it removes the possibility of them hiding behind "non-confirmed" memory if you call in for tech assist

and that is a good price, i just bought (10 days ago) $484 for 32 GB (four 8GB sticks), DDR4 3600 - if those would have been up for that price, i'd have jumped on them

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from sal1125 : "Ram for 9700k"

I want to build a new computer with a 9700k processor and Asus Maximus xi code. I’m probably going to get 16gb because I don’t need 32gb for gaming. What’s the fastest ram that I can get in mhz and cas? Ram that won’t give me any problems and will just install install into my motherboard without having to overclock. **This is my first build.** I’ve already looked at 3200mhz 14 cas 32gb but I want something faster. Thank you! I was thinking about this one https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232676&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=.

 

[popatim]

Isn't it better to go with lower speed memory but with tighter timings for Intel, unlike Ryzen that can actually get a boost from 3200mhz?