Ryzen 5 3500X - Recommended DDR4 RAM Speed?

Started by Sarutobu on July 09, 2024

I'm looking for some advice on the best RAM to get for my AMD Ryzen 5 3500X. Can you guys recommend anything good?

Solved by Laststraw2017 in post #3
Yeah, that's the one I'm considering as well, but there's an article on TechReviewer that talks about other options too. Best RAM for the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X CPU You might want to check it out.

I've got a Ryzen 5 3500X and I love it so far. For me, Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 is doing great with its 3200 MHz speed.

Yeah, that's the one I'm considering as well, but there's an article on TechReviewer that talks about other options too. Best RAM for the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X CPU You might want to check it out.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely take a look at that article. What do you think of the 3600 MHz version? Is it worth it?

Oh, absolutely! The 3600 MHz version is great if you're into overclocking or want to future-proof your rig a bit more.

I went with the Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 and haven't had any issues so far. It's working perfectly fine for my gaming and multitasking needs.

That's good to hear! So, is there much of a difference between 3200 MHz and 3600 MHz in terms of performance?

In most cases, the difference isn't huge, especially if you're not overclocking. But for some users, like gamers or content creators, that extra speed can be beneficial.

I think it really comes down to personal preference and your budget. If you have the cash to spare and want the best performance possible, then go for the 3600 MHz version. Otherwise, the 3200 MHz one is more than sufficient for most tasks.

Thanks for all the advice! I'll think about it some more and make a decision soon. One last question: what's your favorite part about using the Ryzen 5 3500X?

Honestly, I just love how fast it is. It handles everything I throw at it with ease. And the fact that it doesn't produce much heat is an added bonus!