Which RAM to go for

Soulja · 2025-11-21T15:48:23+0000

Hi guys,

I'm currently buying parts for my daughters Christmas PC build and i'm wondering which RAM i should go for? I'm looking at spending around £200, but the cheaper the better if possible. It does have to be white though and with RGB is possible.

Thanks!

GuruJockStrap · 2025-11-21T15:58:41+0000

DDR4 or 5?

Soulja · 2025-11-21T16:00:01+0000

Sorry I forgot to post the motherboard!

ASUS ROG Strix B850-A DDR5

Soulja · 2025-11-21T16:15:42+0000

I was looking at these https://www.overclockers.co.uk/king...8000c36-6000mhz-dual-chann-mem-kng-02963.html

But when checking the ASUS website it says they may not be compatible

Gray2233 · 2025-11-21T16:17:18+0000

What CPU did you go for? If it's an X3D they don't particularly care about latency so it makes it easier to suggest something, prices are through the roof lately.

That said, if buying from OCUK you're not doing better than what you're looking at for the price tbh if you want RGB.

Soulja · 2025-11-21T16:18:09+0000

Yeah that's why I'm wanting to order some ASAP before they go up even more! It's a 7800X3D

Gray2233 · 2025-11-21T16:19:21+0000

Soulja said:
Yeah that's why I'm wanting to order some ASAP before they go up even more! It's a 7800X3D

Yeah, go for the Kingston set you've found. It's shocking tbh, that would have got you a good 64gb set not so long back.

Soulja · 2025-11-21T16:20:41+0000

Gray2233 said:
Yeah, go for the Kingston set you've found. It's shocking tbh, that would have got you a good 64gb set not so long back.

I have 64gb in my set up and I'm sure it was less than what I'll be paying for these! The A.I boom is out of control!