What RAM are you getting/bought for Ryzen

DarkFulgore · 16 Mar 2017 at 15:38

I'm replacing my Xeon server, as it's time to move to something a little newer.

I was going to go with a 1700, but have 2 1700x processors here, so just going to use one of them.

The question is RAM. I'm hoping for at least 32GB, and intially was going to get 2 x 8GB sticks in the meantime - just to get it up and running. Based on pricing, it seems getting 2 x 16GB sticks is a solid price with room for expansion beyond 32GB later. I'm not against getting 4x4GB sticks and just calling it day.

I'm most looking for the cheapest, as chances are running 4-sticks means forced lower speed. I'm just gettting a basic X370 motherboard.

Soooo, any help on which RAM is best on OCUK.

vanpeebles · 17 Mar 2017 at 09:06

Quick question

What would be a better choice for Ryzen and a Taichi mobo, Corsair LPX CAS 15 at 3000mhz or the CAS 16 at 3200mhz? Ta!

8 Pack · 17 Mar 2017 at 14:03

Can 16 3200 from my testing the 3000 kit was not working high on that board.

nkuk · 17 Mar 2017 at 14:03

vanpeebles said:
Quick question What would be a better choice for Ryzen and a Taichi mobo, Corsair LPX CAS 15 at 3000mhz or the CAS 16 at 3200mhz? Ta!

The consensus for Ryzen is to get the fastest supported memory you can. The infinity fabric interconnect is directly related to the memory speed so faster ram results in faster CPU performance. This is an example article that shows the performance scaling based on memory speed: http://www.legitreviews.com/ddr4-me...tform-best-memory-kit-amd-ryzen-cpus_192259/6. AMD has a page with tips and memory recommendations: https://community.amd.com/community...4/tips-for-building-a-better-amd-ryzen-system

8Pack on this forum has often said that 200mhz faster memory is like a 200mhz CPU overclock. Saying that the corsair 3200mhz isnt on the officially supported list for taichi at the moment so there is no guarantee it is tested working: http://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X370 Taichi/index.us.asp#Memory

vanpeebles · 17 Mar 2017 at 14:21

Ah, excellent reply nkuk, thank you both

I'll study that page too!

Would there be any issues between stepping up to a 2x16 of the same spec compared to the 2x8? I'm think that with it being dual channel and a year down the line or so, I'd probably have to upgrade from 16 to 32gb anyway, making the original 2x16 redundant if I went for that to start with.

nkuk · 20 Mar 2017 at 01:11

vanpeebles said:
Ah, excellent reply nkuk, thank you both I'll study that page too!

Would there be any issues between stepping up to a 2x16 of the same spec compared to the 2x8? I'm think that with it being dual channel and a year down the line or so, I'd probably have to upgrade from 16 to 32gb anyway, making the original 2x16 redundant if I went for that to start with.

You're welcome

There aren't any 32GB memory kits in the asrock supported memory list yet. It would be a guess at the moment I think until more people start getting the motherboards and testing them. I expect it would work fine.

4Qman · 26 Mar 2017 at 10:45

Does Ryzen support ECC memory?

RSR · 26 Mar 2017 at 13:11

4Qman said:
Does Ryzen support ECC memory?

Yes, AMD have confirmed it does.

Vish Petrol · 26 Mar 2017 at 13:12

4Qman said:
Does Ryzen support ECC memory?

I think its motherboard specific

4Qman · 26 Mar 2017 at 14:05

Ok, so if i am to purchase a board now what is the best option and will it work now with ECC ram or is this something that needs to be implimented.

thanks for the replies.

FredFlint · 27 Mar 2017 at 08:01

Using Crucial 4*8GB 2133 as I had it going spare but have ordered a set of G.Skill 3200Mhz 2*8GB CL14. If it works ok I will probably add a second 16GB latter.

keybaud · 27 Mar 2017 at 21:24

4Qman said:
Does Ryzen support ECC memory?

Out of interest, what are you doing that needs ECC?

Jedipottsy · 27 Mar 2017 at 23:04

Has anyone tried the Team Group Dark Pro kit with ryzen? Or Does anyone know of a kit at OCUK that will hit 2933 on the MSI x370 carbon?

Vish Petrol · 28 Mar 2017 at 01:53

Been looking at the gskill ripjaws v but dont know which one to get, theres a £15 between the 3000mhz cl14 and cl15. Could the cl14 be better branded ram like samsung and be single rank? Therefore overclocking better on Ryzen? Or will will they just have been binned differently?

RSR · 28 Mar 2017 at 18:45

Vish Petrol said:
Been looking at the gskill ripjaws v but dont know which one to get, theres a £15 between the 3000mhz cl14 and cl15. Could the cl14 be better branded ram like samsung and be single rank? Therefore overclocking better on Ryzen? Or will will they just have been binned differently?

I'm pretty sure they will be Hynix, as the G.Skill 3200 14-14-14 @ 1.35V and up are normally Samsung B-Die.

This will be a helpful Link > http://forum.hwbot.org/showthread.php?t=152523

Vish Petrol · 29 Mar 2017 at 09:17

RSR said:
I'm pretty sure they will be Hynix, as the G.Skill 3200 14-14-14 @ 1.35V and up are normally Samsung B-Die.

This will be a helpful Link > http://forum.hwbot.org/showthread.php?t=152523

Thanks, I should have got the 3000mhz cl15 for 95 but its out of stock now

old gamer · 29 Mar 2017 at 10:47

i have some fury 2400mhz working fine on my crosshair but want to get some 3200 or 3600mhz but not a clue what to buy

RSR · 29 Mar 2017 at 12:14

old gamer said:
i have some fury 2400mhz working fine on my crosshair but want to get some 3200 or 3600mhz but not a clue what to buy

Id be choosing on of the following:

G.Skill Trident Z RGB

F4-3200C14D-16GTZR - 16GB 3200 Mhz G.Skill Trident Z RGB
F4-3600C16D-16GTZR - 16GB 3600 Mhz G.Skill Trident Z RGB

G.Skill Flare X

F4-3200C14D-16GFX - 16GB 3200 Mhz G.Skill Flare X

As these are meant to run Samsung B-Die, I'll be able to confirm the 3600 (Memory Module) when mine arrives shortly. I know the C16 G.Skill 3200 Mhz is Hynix based.

old gamer · 29 Mar 2017 at 12:41

RSR said:
Id be choosing on of the following:

G.Skill Trident Z RGB

F4-3200C14D-16GTZR - 16GB 3200 Mhz G.Skill Trident Z RGB
F4-3600C16D-16GTZR - 16GB 3600 Mhz G.Skill Trident Z RGB

G.Skill Flare X

F4-3200C14D-16GFX - 16GB 3200 Mhz G.Skill Flare X

As these are meant to run Samsung B-Die, I'll be able to confirm the 3600 (Memory Module) when mine arrives shortly. I know the C16 G.Skill 3200 Mhz is Hynix based.

i have been looking at those but but seem a bit pricey, i think i may just have to suck it up and go with the g skill 3600, a few week from now i will have forgotten about the expense

old gamer · 29 Mar 2017 at 12:48

anyone used this with the crosshair
G. SKILL F4-3600C16D-16GTZ

https://www.gskill.com/en/product/f4-3600c16d-16gtz