I'm in the process of building a setup with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and considering using a good motherboard, like the X870 or X870E Tomahawk. I'm looking at two RAM options right now: Corsair Vengeance 2x48GB 6000 CL30, which I've heard is great for AM5, and T-Force Expert T-Create 2x48GB 6400 CL32. I really like the T-Force RAM, but I'm concerned about whether using 6400MHz is too high for this CPU. If I need to manually set the RAM speed to 6000 from 6400, will that affect performance compared to RAM that comes factory-set at 6000? Also, I'm aiming for 128GB, but high-capacity sticks like 64GB are scarce and pricey in my area, often with higher latency ratings like CL40 or CL42. I'd appreciate any insights! Thanks!
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If you use RAM above 6000 MT/s, you might face some internal clock speed limitations, possibly forcing them to run at half rate. That said, many people can manage to run these RAM types at a 1:1 ratio using manual settings, but it's not a guaranteed outcome. If you're fine with the work, you could just downclock the 6400 to 6000 MT/s easily.
Using RAM over 6000MHz isn't necessarily bad for your CPU, but it may mean you'll need to do some manual tweaking to get it stable. Adjusting it down to 6000MT/s can be an easy way to ensure compatibility, although some may find it takes a bit of trial and error. Just keep in mind, tuning can vary in how much time it takes depending on your luck!
Exactly, I hear you! Achieving that 1:1 ratio is key. Have you tried downclocking? I've found it stable but it takes some patience.