Ughhhh, Ryzen and it’s memory

Atomicdonut17 · Oct 23, 2017

Ok. I’m going to be switching to Ryzen in the coming months, as well as upgrading a number of things, such as RAM, my dingy PSU, my cooler, etc. what’s most frustrating is RAM, and how apparently their boards don’t like certain modules, nor low clock speeds.

Here’s the RAM I want to use:

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Elite-PC4-21300-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B00RCGJLLY

I’m getting it from NewEgg, but I’m using an Amazon link cuz my phone pulls up my app, which I can’t get a link from.

I wish to use it on this board-

https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-X370-Killer-SLI-Motherboard/dp/B0723DCPZ2

Also coming from NewEgg.

I’ve already checked the mobo’s QVC code page, and didn’t find it. However, I didn’t expect I would, due to the pretty lacking amount of Ballistix RAM that WAS “supported”. It’s kind of frustrating, really, just because of all the stupid issues with something as inherently simple as RAM.

So, a couple things;

Will this RAM work, to anyone’s knowledge?

If not, can someone suggest a 4x4GB kit that will work with Ryzen, preferably around the 2666/2667 clock speeds?

And if there’s somehow some easier way to sate my headache when it comes to Ryzen-compatible RAM, please, for the love of God, help me.

Thanks-

atomicdonut

das_stig · Oct 23, 2017

Stick too 2x8GB kit to get compatibility and psed.

Look at complete builds using that motherboard and see what they have done.

https://pcpartpicker.com/builds/by_part/LgmxFT

vapour · Oct 23, 2017

It should work:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock - X370 KILLER SLI/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Elite 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($141.88 @ Newegg)
Total: $241.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-23 08:42 EDT-0400

Atomicdonut17 · Oct 23, 2017

I used Crucial’s 100% Compatible tool and they say this RAM won’t work with the board. Ughhhhhhh.

vapour · Oct 23, 2017

If you are worried, get this instead, cheaper and faster, dual channel is good enough:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock - X370 KILLER SLI/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $149.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-23 13:26 EDT-0400

Atomicdonut17 · Oct 25, 2017

vapour :

Looks nice. Does it happen to have a blue variant?

vapour · Oct 25, 2017

Only 3000 MHz:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock - X370 KILLER SLI/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($161.58 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Total: $161.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-25 10:40 EDT-0400

Atomicdonut17 · Oct 25, 2017

vapour :

Paired with something like a R5 1500x/1600, would that 200MHz difference really break my experience with 1080p-60FPS?

das_stig · Oct 25, 2017

DDR4-3000 would top out at 2966Mhz using AMD memory profiles.

Would you see a difference with DDR4-3200 not much, but it is preferred speed.

vapour · Oct 25, 2017

3000 and 3200 will perform similarly, your call. For me, I will get 3200 for cheaper

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