Hey everyone! I recently got my hands on some Corsair Vengeance 64GB (2x32GB) 5600mhz RAM sticks (model CMK64GX5M2B5600C40) for just $100 before prices skyrocketed to around $760. I'm assembling a new gaming PC with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. I've heard that pairing this processor with RAM that has speeds of 6000mhz or higher along with lower CAS latency would be ideal. My main question is: should I look for different RAM, or is the RAM I currently have good enough for my build? Will sticking with 5600mhz cause a bottleneck in performance, or does the 64GB compensate for that? Also, if anyone has suggestions for optimizing my build (but not including a 5090), I'd love to hear them! Here are my specs: Motherboard: MSI x870 Tomahawk Wifi, CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D, GPU: Gigabyte Gaming RTX 5080 OC, Storage: Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB & 2TB, RAM: Corsair Vengeance 5600mhz 64GB DDR5, Power Supply: Century II 1200W ATX.
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Honestly, you already answered your own question in your post. Your setup looks solid for what you're trying to do!
Your current RAM is just fine. With the X3D CPUs, the additional cache reduces the importance of RAM speed, so you really don’t need anything faster.
Your RAM setup is totally capable of handling almost anything you throw at it! If you're considering upgrading, you might want to think about moving to a Ryzen 9 series CPU instead of changing your RAM.
No, you should stick with your RAM.
Remember that RAM and PCIe upgrades can be pricey! Just to give you some insight about your CPU, while higher speeds can seem appealing, they could actually perform worse in certain configurations, like yours, especially below 8000MHz. Plus, 5600mhz RAM can sometimes outperform faster RAM if kept within sync. So you might be better off staying with what you have, considering how much you saved! Also, if your PSU is 1200W, you really don't need that much—1000W would suffice for a very similar build to yours.
I appreciate the clarification on RAM speeds! Also, good call on the PSU. I'm aiming for better components without breaking the bank!
I actually went with a 9900X3D for my needs and got some free RAM with it, which was a sweet deal.