I'm building a PC and I've got almost all my components, but I'm stuck on choosing the right RAM. I'm planning to use a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. I was initially inclined to go for Corsair Vengeance with a speed of 6000MHz at CL30, but it's a significant investment. There's a cheaper option available with CL36 that's $180 CAD less. Will I notice any real performance difference between CL30 and CL36? Should I just wait for better prices or go with the cheaper option?
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Honestly, the performance difference is minimal. Most of the hype around going for CL30 stemmed from it being just a little pricier than CL36 in the past. Now, considering your cost difference, CL36 is the way to go!
With your 9800X3D, there's really going to be almost no difference between CL30 and CL36. The benefits of lower latency matter a lot more for chips that don't have 3D V-Cache. In your case, spending that extra cash for CL30 isn't really worth it.
I wouldn't say it was ever just a few bucks more, maybe a slight increase, but definitely not that small! Hah!