Question What ram for gigabyte x470 aorus gaming 5 wifi MB?

[gdahl7]

Having a hard time trying to figure out which ram to use. 2x16GB 3400? 2x8? Would like speed at a reasonable price. $80-$150 maybe? Ryzen 5 2600.
Thanks

 

[Aeacus]

Since Ryzen CPUs need fast RAM to operate effectively, i'd go with 2x 8GB 3200 Mhz ones, e.g,
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mp...-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmk16gx4m2e3200c16

If you want more bling then RGB RAM,
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/ybrcCJ,MYs8TW,QDhKHx,CKPKHx/

32GB RAM (2x 16GB) is worthwhile only when you use your PC for production work (e.g 3D render). And then, 64GB would be preferred.

Also, there's no point getting faster RAM than 3200 Mhz, reason why:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Yt4vSZKVk

 

[gskill support]

May be difficult to reach DDR4-3200, but it is currently on sale and you can run it at a lower frequency with lower timings for a lower price.

https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-32gb..._re=f4-3200c16d-32gtzr-_-20-232-748-_-Product