Is my RAM compatible or am I up the creek..?

Tasker · 30 Aug 2021 at 21:16

Hello everyone.

I'm currently sorting out part for a new build that i'm doing and may have come across a bit of a snafu...

I'm going to be using a Ryzen 5900x in an Asus Dark Hero motherboard and though i'm still waiting for several bits before I can start it, today the memory arrived.

The memory is the 3600 Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB 4x16 64gb pack (CMW64GX4M4D3600C18) and i'm a little worried as it says it's configured for intel on the box and it doesn'tseem to be on the QVL.

However, PC parts picker says it's compatible and the site I bought it from doesn't mention compatibility at all.

So my question is this... Will it actually work or am I boned..?

Thanks in advance for anyone that can answer.

mickyflinn · 30 Aug 2021 at 21:28

99% of ram will work wether it's on the qvl list or not so i wouldn't worry and should work fine.

Configured for intel or Ryzen is a bit of gimmick marketing ploy.

Tasker · 30 Aug 2021 at 21:38

Ahha. Thanks.

I was a little worried as I didn't notice untill I'd actually broken the seal and looked at the clam shells, so sending them back might have been a bit tricky. Lol

Although I now have to wonder if i'll get the full 3600mhz as I've heard that can be a thing sometimes with incompatible RAM. (Sorry, my anxiety likes to grab stuff and run with it. Lol )

Tetras · 30 Aug 2021 at 21:45

Running 4 sticks is often a little tricky, especially when they're 16GB, so it's possible you'll have to dial it back anyway.

mickyflinn · 30 Aug 2021 at 21:46

Tasker said:
Ahha. Thanks.

I was a little worried as I didn't notice untill I'd actually broken the seal and looked at the clam shells, so sending them back might have been a bit tricky. Lol

Although I now have to wonder if i'll get the full 3600mhz as I've heard that can be a thing sometimes with incompatible RAM. (Sorry, my anxiety likes to grab stuff and run with it. Lol )

Its not incomptable otherwise it wouldnt work which im sure it will , its just not on the qvl list as manufacturers cant or dont test every memory.

Tasker · 30 Aug 2021 at 21:51

Thanks everyone. I guess the only thing to do is try it when the other bits turn up. :-)

mickyflinn · 30 Aug 2021 at 22:07

Tasker said:
Thanks everyone. I guess the only thing to do is try it when the other bits turn up.

Why do you need 64gb of ram ?

Tasker · 30 Aug 2021 at 22:14

mickyflinn said:
Why do you need 64gb of ram ?

It's going to be a bit of a do everything machine. It's obviously going to be used for gaming, but it's also going to see quite a lot of working in photoshop and illustrator etc... And just for fun I also wouldn't mind having a dabble with 3d software like Blender.

mickyflinn · 30 Aug 2021 at 22:30

Tasker said:
It's going to be a bit of a do everything machine. It's obviously going to be used for gaming, but it's also going to see quite a lot of working in photoshop and illustrator etc... And just for fun I also wouldn't mind having a dabble with 3d software like Blender.

Sounds like your building a beast, good luck with your build.

Tasker · 30 Aug 2021 at 22:49

mickyflinn said:
Sounds like your building a beast, good luck with your build.

Haha. Thanks.

It's not going to be the "most bestest PC evar" as there are some phenominal (and expensive) setups out there.

But it does feel good to be able to get some above average parts and have a PC capable of doing both work and play for a change.

And truthfully, being able to save money is the one good thing about the lockdowns etc... You can't spend as much money if you can't go out anywhere. Lol