Memory for a Ryzen build - so many options!

RatmanGB · 30 Sep 2020 at 15:13

When I last built a PC (in January 2015) I was pretty sure what memory I needed.

Now I have no idea, and would appreciate some guidance!

I'm going AMD this time, and I'm looking at something like a Ryzen 5 3600XT on (maybe?) a B550 board, but when I look at DDR4 there's such a plethora of speeds that I don't know where to start.

I'm not planning on any hardcore overlocking, but I would like to get something half decent that won't cause me any problems.

Any suggestions?

mickyflinn · 30 Sep 2020 at 15:19

3200mhz or 3600mhz is ideal speed for ryzen the more expensive ram have tighter timings which a minimal difference in performance.

Jannah RIX · 30 Sep 2020 at 15:30

may be these ram modules are the best match if you have ryzen 3700X

snips86x · 30 Sep 2020 at 15:39

I went though a thread on the difference between 3200 and 3600 in 2x8gb and 4x8gb. The difference was 2% at most between 3200 and 3600. Save your money.