[SOLVED] What is the right RAM for my Ryzen 5 2600?

[Kukata]

Hello, I have a question about what RAM to buy.
My build:
Ryzen 5 2600
AB 350 PRO4
Radeon RX580 8GB
For now I am with 2x8gb HyperX 2666 MHz and in the future I am thinking of buying a new mobo and new RAM, but for now I think that I will go with RAM first.
I know that Ryzen doesn't support quad-chanel, so I would have to go with dual-chanel.
And if you can recommend me a good mobo.

 

[gskill support]

If using the 2600 CPU, then the ideal DRAM Frequency will be around DDR4-3200. CL14 kits will be best for OC but most expensive, then CL15 and 16 are more affordable options that can work great.

Here are some good options:

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=gskil...668 600052012&name=Desktop Memory&isdeptsrh=1

Check the G.Skill QVL of each memory kit to see which motherboards have been certified capable of XMP specifications. Search for the model on the G.Skill website and QVL tab will be available on each product page.

 

[Kukata]

If using the 2600 CPU, then the ideal DRAM Frequency will be around DDR4-3200. CL14 kits will be best for OC but most expensive, then CL15 and 16 are more affordable options that can work great.

Here are some good options:

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=gskill+3200+16gb&N=100007611 50008476 601275375 600561668 600052012&name=Desktop Memory&isdeptsrh=1

Check the G.Skill QVL of each memory kit to see which motherboards have been certified capable of XMP specifications. Search for the model on the G.Skill website and QVL tab will be available on each product page.

Ok, but what if i want to change my motherboard, would you recommend me any?

 

[gskill support]

G.SKILL Flare X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) AMD X370 / B350 Memory (Desktop Memory) Model F4-3200C14D-16GFX

G.Skill F4-3200C14D-16GFX QVL

Any X570 motherboard will be much better for performance. Get one that has all the other features you may need. You can use the QVL above to see which motherboards are compatible for each memory model.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Why exactly do you want to upgrade your motherboard?

 

[Kukata]

G.SKILL Flare X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) AMD X370 / B350 Memory (Desktop Memory) Model F4-3200C14D-16GFX

G.Skill F4-3200C14D-16GFX QVL

Any X570 motherboard will be much better for performance. Get one that has all the other features you may need. You can use the QVL above to see which motherboards are compatible for each memory model.

Would it be good if I buy a b450 one.

 

[TJ Hooker]

What is wrong with your current mobo? What do you expect a new one to do better? Hard to say which B450 would be good if we don't know what you consider "good" to be.

Also, what's your budget for new RAM + mobo?

 

[TJ Hooker]

Because I want to upgrade my ram memory.

What makes you think that requires a new motherboard?

 

[Kukata]

What makes you think that requires a new motherboard?

Because I want faster ram and also I want to use my ab350 pro4 mobo in a new build.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Because I want faster ram and also I want to use my ab350 pro4 mobo in a new build.

Ok, so why do you think you need a new motherboard for faster RAM? Your current motherboard lists support for 3200+ MHz. It's not guaranteed that you'll actually be able to run 3200 MHz stably, but that has more to do with your CPU than the motherboard.

 

[Kukata]

Ok, so why do you think you need a new motherboard for faster RAM? Your current motherboard lists support for 3200+ MHz. It's not guaranteed that you'll actually be able to run 3200 MHz stably, but that has more to do with your CPU than the motherboard.

Ok so what speed of ram do I need to run stably?

 

[TJ Hooker]

Ok so what speed of ram do I need to run stably?

It's basically like an overclock, there's no way of knowing exactly what your CPU is capable of until you try it. It may run a given 3200 MHz kit just fine at its rated speed, it may require some tweaking, or it may refuse to run at 3200 MHz.

If you want to play it safe, you can get memory that's on the motherboard's memory QVL list (for Pinnacle Ridge). https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/AB350 Pro4/#MemoryPR
Those are the kits that the mobo manufacturer tested and verified to work at the rated speed. Note that those lists are not even close to exhaustive; they can't test every memory model out there. So just because something isn't on the list by no means indicates that it won't work. But in theory getting something from that list should improve your odds of compatibility.

Some cheap 3200 MHz RAM that's on the QVL list: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0143UM4TC?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

 

[Kukata]

Ok, thank you for the good advice and the understanding.

 

[George Argy]

If using the 2600 CPU, then the ideal DRAM Frequency will be around DDR4-3200. CL14 kits will be best for OC but most expensive, then CL15 and 16 are more affordable options that can work great.

Here are some good options:

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=gskill+3200+16gb&N=100007611 50008476 601275375 600561668 600052012&name=Desktop Memory&isdeptsrh=1

Check the G.Skill QVL of each memory kit to see which motherboards have been certified capable of XMP specifications. Search for the model on the G.Skill website and QVL tab will be available on each product page.

i have the g.skill aegis 3200 mhz 16 gb and i cant make the pc stable at 3200mhz tho! (MB gigabyte b450 aorus pro) Its stable only at 3000