Help with a DDR4 choice for 13700k/Z790

SwedishChef · 18 Dec 2022 at 10:54

Help please, my brain has melted from reading too many product specs.

Going to buy a 13700k and a Z790 motherboard, probably Aorus (that's what I know best but will consider others). Already got an RTX 3080.

I want 64GB for games like DCS World. I don't need RGB. I have no idea about memory overclocking, so want something that'll be fast with XMP enabled.

I've looked at DDR5 and DDR4 and it seems that there isn't much benefit currently with DDR5 for my usage, so I'll go with DDR4 to save cash.

I think really I'm looking for the fastest (without needing to tweak) 64GB DDR4 kit from a reliable brand. What would you recommend please?

mickyflinn · 18 Dec 2022 at 11:43

These would be fine not point in overpaying for a couple of fps

Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit (Black)

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Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C18 3600MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey

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SwedishChef · 18 Dec 2022 at 12:09

Brilliant, thanks! You've helped me out a lot there.

Interesting the faster Mhz RAM has slower CAS and other subtiming latency, so maybe both those kits even out.

mickyflinn · 18 Dec 2022 at 12:13

SwedishChef said:
Brilliant, thanks! You've helped me out a lot there.

Interesting the faster Mhz RAM has slower CAS and other subtiming latency, so maybe both those kits even out.

Yes they will perform the same in games while the 3600mhz may have a bit more bandwith .

SwedishChef · 18 Dec 2022 at 12:29

Sounds good. I'm not processing massive data sets or anything that might need thta bit extra bandwidth. Thanks for your help. Now to pick a mobo, PSU, cooler, NVMe drive, etc lol. Getting there slowly.

mickyflinn · 18 Dec 2022 at 12:36

SwedishChef said:
Sounds good. I'm not processing massive data sets or anything that might need thta bit extra bandwidth. Thanks for your help. Now to pick a mobo, PSU, cooler, NVMe drive, etc lol. Getting there slowly.

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