DDR5 for gaming

Tetras said:
Yes, I believe so, it is the other way around that is more likely to be problematic (EXPO on Intel). Worst case, it should boot at default settings (4800 @ 1.1v) and you can configure it manually.
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Thank you, I will give things a go! It’s been a while since I did a motherboard upgrade and forgot the complexity of matching ram (or maybe it’s become more complex).
 
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Mr G said:
I don't benchmark and mainly use my PC for gaming, I've have been looking at a TeamGroup kit at 6000MHz CL30 for £289 which is expensive but is it worth it?
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With top end Vs mid range RAM (and SSDs) there will be negligible difference outside of benchmarks IMO. Very much into diminishing returns.

When you can get 32gb 6000mhz CL32/CL36 for £160ish, I think the additional £130 can be put to better use.
 
Glad that this thread is here. RGB aside, should I pay more for CL30 vs CL36/40 6000 memory?

Will be pairing it with a 7800X3D.

My desktop is purely for gaming - I don't do any creative/professional/creation stuff. I don't play e-sports, mainly AAA/indie single player games and the occasional CoD/BF/etc.
 
ServerlessMonkey said:
Sorry, my bad. Should've read the rules.

Would there be any noticeable difference going from CL36 to CL30?
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No, not in my experience anyway.

I went from a 5600X - ddr4 3600 C16 to a 13700KF - DDR5 6600 C32

Paired with a very heavily overclocked watercooled 6900XT

and I can see zero difference on the screen when gaming.

Of course benchmarks and FPS figures would show a difference but my eyes cant see any.
 
I decided to go with the Kingston KF560C36BBEK2-64 DDR5 ram. It worked out a bit less per GB over the 32GB version. It supports both XMP and EXPO, and I can confirm it works fine with my x670e Crosshair Hero.
 
DC2K said:
I decided to go with the Kingston KF560C36BBEK2-64 DDR5 ram. It worked out a bit less per GB over the 32GB version. It supports both XMP and EXPO, and I can confirm it works fine with my x670e Crosshair Hero.
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ive got these ones myself (Hynix Chipset)

vhttps://www.overclockers.co.uk/kingston-fury-beast-expo-32gb-2x16gb-ddr5-pc5-44800c36-5600mhz-dual-channel-kit-kf556c36bbek2-32-my-29u-ks.html
 
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ShiWarrior said:
ive got these ones myself (Hynix Chipset)

vhttps://www.overclockers.co.uk/kingston-fury-beast-expo-32gb-2x16gb-ddr5-pc5-44800c36-5600mhz-dual-channel-kit-kf556c36bbek2-32-my-29u-ks.html
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Cool. What motherboard are you using it with, and is it stable?
 
Firegod said:
I've found one. :cry: it was in stock but now looks to be pre order.

Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB 6000MHz CAS 30. (CMH32GX5M2B6000Z30K) can be had for £184.99.

So a better latency RAM for same price.

:cool:
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I actually bought that one. I mistakenly thought the c36 one was c30 lol. I couldn’t see any better than that. I read some horror stories about people failing to get 6200 or 6400 MHz. I’m going to try and tighten up the timings on the ram though as I saw someone who lowered their timings to c28.
 
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