Question Which Ram to choose? (intel cpu)

s3lin1

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So i have recently upgraded my motherboard + cpu (msi z490 a pro + 10400f) cause i got a pretty good deal and i would like to upgrade my RAM now but don't know which one is best and will be in the future.

i use the pc for gaming/work etc (not editing or photoshop or such tasks)

my complete build is https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RrCCkX

(if prices come down to normal levels i will upgrade gpu and in the future i will upgrade more components)

as i see things my options are :

16gb 3200 cl16
16gb 3200 cl14
16gb 3600 cl18
16gb 3600 cl16

in my country 3200 cl16 and 3600 cl18 are around the same price and i can find the lower cl ones with 30-40 euro more on both options
which set should i get? in the future i will upgrade to a 10700k or 11th gen if i find them cheap

should i get B-Die or it doesn't really matter if i don't OC more than the standard XMP profiles ? (i know B die means lower timings and better OC) im just asking that in terms of durability and longevity of the kit


thanks in advance
 
Go to MSI's website.

Look for the applicable User Manual/Guide for your motherboard.

The motherboard's User Manual should provide a listing of supported RAM and physical RAM configurations. There will also be some QVL (Qualified Vendor's List) that provides more information about supported RAM products: manufacturer's and module specs.

I found the following link:

https://download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/E7C75v1.1.pdf

[Verify that I identified the applicable/correct motherboard.]

Reference "Specifications > Memory on physically numbered Page 14.

Likewise: DIMM Slots on physically numbered Page 27.

You should actually read the entire manual and pay attention to all the Notes, Caveats, and fine print.

Visit MSI website pages whenever recommended within the Manual.

The details matter.
 
Unless you are using integrated graphics, Intel does not depend much on fast ram for performance.
Do not expect to see any difference in performance.
It probably takes s synthetic ram benchmark to differentiate.
Of course, at a given speed, lower cas is better.
Here is an older study:

I think I would spend the money on some other upgrade.
Perhaps a good ssd to replace the HDD's.