Ryzen 3 1300X and G.Skill Trident Z Series?

sparda1 · Sep 15, 2017

Hi. I want to build a new gaming rig and I'm looking to upgrade to a Ryzen 3 1300X, possibly the Ryzen 5 1600x, but I am having a hard time finding which Trident Z 8x2GB sticks (not the RGB), are compatible.
I would like to use one from this line: https://www.gskill.com/en/press/view/g-skill-introduces-5-new-color-schemes-to-trident-z-series-ddr4-memory to match my black and white colour scheme and keep the cost under $200CAD if possible. I am also considering this motherboard if anyone knows what is compatible.

Any input is appreciated, Thanks =).

Kasper Jorgensen · Sep 15, 2017

For gaming in this low budget range I would advice going Intel with a I3-7100 or Pentium G4560 instead. It will blow away the 1300x in games.

CountMike · Sep 15, 2017

Like heck it would. Since you are already getting good MB, I would get 1600x to get full use of it. Any of those Gskill "Z" would work but no use going over 3200MHz.

envy14tpe · Sep 15, 2017

Get the Ryzen 5 1600 instead. Save the money and invest in a better cooler. In doing this you will save money and get a better overclock. Also, you don't need a X370 mobo in order to get good overclock. Check out this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($48.12 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $443.10

coozie7 · Sep 15, 2017

This is the list the Gskill configurator comes up with: https://www.gskill.com/en/configurator?manu=52&chip=2952&model=2987

sparda1 · Sep 15, 2017

envy14tpe :

I ended up going with the ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard like you suggested envy, but ended going with the 1600x as opposed to the 1600.

Thanks for the input everyone =)

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