What memory for MSI B450 Tomahawk Max?

Keensnapper · 17 Nov 2019 at 14:17

Hi, I’m just putting together my first build, which will be used primarily for video editing. Can anyone recommend some ram for the MSI B450 Tomahawk Max?

I want 2x16gb, which is fairly low profile as I plan on getting a big air cooler, I don’t need RGB or anything fancy looking as the case has no window, speed maybe 3000-3200, as inexpensive as possible but must be reliable.

Thanks for reading.

snips86x · 17 Nov 2019 at 14:19

16gb @ 3600 will be fine.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...md-ryzen-tuned-ddr4-memory-kit-my-4bw-cs.html

Keensnapper · 17 Nov 2019 at 14:25

Thanks, but from what I’ve researched editing 4K in davinci resolve will make use of 32GB, so I’m going for 2x16gb. Ideally I’d like to pay no more than £120 for 2x16gb.

snips86x · 17 Nov 2019 at 14:26

Keensnapper said:
Thanks, but from what I’ve researched editing 4K in davinci resolve will make use of 32GB, so I’m going for 2x16gb. Ideally I’d like to pay no more than £120 for 2x16gb.

You'd have to get slower RAM in that case

snips86x · 17 Nov 2019 at 14:27

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...channel-kit-black-cmk32gx4m2d3-my-4bt-cs.html

Keensnapper · 17 Nov 2019 at 14:28

Ok, I’m hoping Black Friday will get me close to £120, but I can go bit higher if needed.

Keensnapper · 17 Nov 2019 at 14:34

snips86x said:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...channel-kit-black-cmk32gx4m2d3-my-4bt-cs.html

Thanks, should I be concerned in the listed specification it says “CPU compatibility: Intel Haswell E & Intel Skylake, Chipset: Intel X99/Z170”

snips86x · 17 Nov 2019 at 15:16

Keensnapper said:
Thanks, should I be concerned in the listed specification it says “CPU compatibility: Intel Haswell E & Intel Skylake, Chipset: Intel X99/Z170”

Doesn't make a difference mate. DDR4 is DDR4

Keensnapper · 17 Nov 2019 at 15:21

snips86x said:
Doesn't make a difference mate. DDR4 is DDR4

Thanks.