RAM compatibility question for Ryzen upgrade

AnthonyA85

AnthonyA85

AnthonyA85

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When i built my I7 6700k system back in 2015, i used a 32GB 2 dimm kit, this one:

Corsair LPX Vengence 32GB kit (red version)

Now, i'm planning to build a new system, and i want to try and reuse as many parts as i can, I had been hoping to reuse my NH-D15, but might not be able to with the board i'm planning on going with, as the cooler will block the top pcie slot, and I've heard the stock cooler that comes with the 3900X is loud, so i'm going for an H100X (my first AIO)

Now, my question is this: Can i use this ram with my new main board (looking at the Asrock 570M Pro4, as it seems to be the only mATX board i can find on OC that isn't out of stock, at least with the 570 chipset), but the module code number (CMK32GX4M2A266) isn't listed in the HQL list Asrock posted for the 3900x Ryzen chip, would i still be ok using it? I really want to avoid buying new memory, this build has got expensive as it is, i'm just glad i'm not getting a new GPU as well.
 
Ok, i think i'm gonna try and go for a 3200/3600MHz kit.

I've just got a couple of more questions (Don't want to spread them all around the forums in different threads), firstly, i'm still planning to go with an mATX board and case, the case being a Gamemax Kamikaze Pro (not available on OCUK i think), and i just bought an AM4 mounting kit for my NH-D 15 cooler, but according to the Asrock's website (they're the only company that are selling an MATX board right now), that cooler will cover the top PCIE x16 slot on the board i'm looking to go for. How much will the cooler block airflow in a case like the GMK? Or would it be worth going an AIO?

And finally, is it worth going X570 now or wait until B550? I won't be upgrading to the 4000 series cpus, upgrading to this will be expensive enough.

I've also read a lot of negative comments on the forum about the chipset fan on the X570 boards, is it really that bad?
 
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ok, so i could still go for x570 and hopefully have no issues, and if the ram gives me any trouble, i can either OC it or replace it. What about the cooler? According to Asrock's site, if i use the D15, i won't be able to use the first PCIE slot, and i'm concerned about it blocking airflow, plus it will be a very tight fit in the case height wise.

I've been looking at a few 240mm AIO coolers though.
 
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