AMD Mid-Range Gaming Build: RAM
While all of the components we are selecting here today are what we would go with, and priced from vendors we trust, it is always a good idea to shop around as deals on these, or other good options, pop up from other reliable vendors all the time. With that said, let’s dive right into the next order of business.
RAM
G.Skill Flare X Series 16GB (F4-3200C14D-16GFX) $97.99
60 FPS
- Specifically Designed For Ryzen Systems
- Good CAS Latency
- No RGB
30 FPS
- Not Quite As Speedy As Other Options
- No RGB
RAM Alternate
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (F4-3200C15D-16GVR) $83.99
60 FPS
- Specifically Designed For CPU Cooler Compatibility
- Good Balance Of Speed And Price
- No RGB
30 FPS
- Not Quite As Overclocking Friendly As Other Options
- No RGB
Back in the bad old days, RAM compatibility was a nightmare. Then, for a while, things smoothed out a good bit (unless you had a DFI board). With the advent of AMD’s Ryzen series of chips, compatibility didn’t become so much of an issue, as a preference. Samsung B-die chips proved to be the go-to option and today our pick for memory reflects that. The G.Skill Flare X Series F4-3200C14D-16GFX is widely reported as having Samsung B-die chips and provides you with excellent performance. The speeds seen here are a bit lower, but the timings are a bit better. That said, while this set was designed for AMD Ryzen systems it is not currently on our motherboards Qualified List but that should not be an issue.
If you are less likely to be overclocking then stepping back to the G.Skill Ripjaws V F4-3200C15D-16GVR will save you a few dollars, but it will still give you excellent performance (though B-Die status is not guaranteed). The speeds seen here are about bang on the more expensive option but overclocking these seems to be a bit less fruitful. On top of that, if you aren’t into the whole RGB thing then this selection tones that down a little. However, the bling factor is not completely gone as this is from the Ripjaws line so you still get that very distinct look that G.Skill has used for some time.