Amd Single Rank Vs Dual Rank Ram Upgrade Questions.

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by necro61, Nov 28, 2021.

  1. necro61

    necro61 Sergeant

    Hi,

    O/System Win 10

    MoboMSI B450M Pro-VDH MAX (4 ram slots total)

    CPU Ryzen R5 3600

    Ram HyperX Fury 2 x 8 GB ( ddr4 @ 3200 CL16)
    HX432C16FB3AK2/16

    PSU Silverstone 650 W 80+ Gold


    Primary use Gaming.

    -

    I had heard that AMD systems can benefit significantly from ram speed, timings and ram "ranks".
    I currently have 2 slots populated with this ram, as mentioned above.
    I'm considering an upgrade to a total of 32GB (4x8GB)


    This is where the question arises.
    Do I buy another 2 x 8 of the same ram ( which is more expensive than some 2x8GB 3600mhz - idky $+)
    or
    Sell the 2 x 8GB what I have, then upgrade to 4 x 8 3600 for 32GB perhaps with +1? to the first CL.
    So slower timings.

    -

    Moreover the path of this upgrade doesnt stop at RAM.
    This is where infinity cache comes in right?
    From the R5 3600 to R5800X has higher infinity cache clocks?

    A Future consideration is I will be looking at some stage to upgrade to a 5800X, which is about the best this B450m motherboard can handle.

    -
    **Yet another option is, do i sell the current B450M mobo buy a B550?
    Then use the current CPU R5 3600 and Ram 3200 on the B550 mobo
    Eventually upgrade as the 5800X become cheaper.

    The current board I have the B450m will support the 5800X
    The question arises because if its better to get a newer mobo that supports higher ram speeds.
    Then this has an impact on if its viable to buy more of the same ram.
    or
    Sell current mobo and ram as a package and replace with faster ram and new.er mobo 550

    ==

    The PC is approximately 6 months old.
    I got it at a bargain price and all the parts are new.
    It was another persons build that couldnt find a GPU and bought a console - they wanted quick cash..
    Currently has a GTX 1070 in it which will upgrade to a 3060 or similar once mining insanity ends or something better comes along.

    Or
    Stuff it.
    Wait it out for a couple of years 2024ish - its doing ok for now and also have a large amount of older titles to play.
     

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