I've been tearing my hair out for the past couple of days trying to find the right RAM for my PC. It seems like every option I come across has some issue—either it has a CL of over 30, the wrong speed, isn't compatible with AMD's Expo, or doesn't even show up on my mainboard's QVL. Here's what I'm working with:
- Mainboard: MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi
- GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7/5.2GHz
- CPU cooler: Noctua NH-D15
- PSU: CORSAIR RM1000x (2024)
I'm looking for 2x16 GB (or alternatively 2x32 GB) of DDR5 RAM with a CL of 30, running at 6000 MHz, and supporting AMD Expo. I'm not interested in RGB since my CPU cooler is pretty bulky and I want to avoid any clearance issues. Any recommendations? I'm starting to dream about RAM sticks!
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I’ve got Adata XPG Lancer Blades RGB running at 6000MT/s CL30, and honestly, they’ve been easy to find. Just a tip, you might also consider 6400 MT/s CL32 if you’re thinking about upgrading to Zen 5 in the future! Not hard to find RAM in that range either.
I use Corsair Vengeance RAM, and it’s been amazing for my setup. You can check out the specs [here](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JkfxFT/corsair-vengeance-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-cmk32gx5m2b6000c30). It’s low-profile, so clearance with the Noctua cooler shouldn’t be a problem at all!
Remember, AMD CPUs can actually run XMP RAM, so don’t worry too much if you see those kits. Just make sure to check your motherboard’s QVL—there are plenty of compatible XMP options listed there!
Thanks for the heads up! I didn't realize that about XMPs.