Bar Weinig
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Hi all,
This is the second part of the questions I have about my new (first) self build. You can find the build itself in the first part.
I can understand the numbers, but I do not get the practical implications.
So, my build will be a workstation/gaming-rig, but workstation-speed is not the main concern, making gaming-speed slightly more of a priority. But when it comes to video-editing, I think RAM-size is a priority. I think this means I should stick to a minimum of 32GB RAM and because of the CPU, 3600MHz RAM should be my goal. Next to that, staying non-RGB is a sub-goal. I'm pretty sure those are the requirements I can stick to.
What size should I aim for? I've considered 3 options: 4x8GB (not upgrade-able), 2x16GB (later upgrade-able to 4x16GB) or 2x32GB (later upgrade-able to 4x32GB). But what do I need? Is 128GB total overkill? And is upgrading even a thing? Do you get used to your system and never truly reconsider?
What does the cas-latency amount to? The first option could result in a CL14-16, the second CL16-18 and the last CL18-20 (just about?), but what does this do? Does this mean my frame-rate is going down? Is my video-encoding going to be slower?
How much does "playing it safe" matter? I've read a lot about RAM and it has become clear that AMD + RAM has some compatibility challenges. Things don't always work as you'd expect. But with what I'm trying to do, most QVLs aren't up to date. Wouldn't I be better off relying on proven tech, in stead of trying "new" stuff?
Considerations:
Play it safe with the G.Skill Trident Z RGB 2x16GB CL16 €250 link. As far as I understand it, this set is everything I want, except they don't fit my esthetics (which is important to me).
Use the new G.Skill Trident Z RGB 2x16GB CL14 €300 link. Sounds great, but same problem with esthetics.
Preferred choice: Team Group Dark Pro "8Pack" 2x16GB CL16 €250 link. As far as I can judge this, this appears to be the same specs as the Trident Z RGB, and they are non-RGB!
Taking the gamble with Patriot Viper Blackout 2x32GB CL18 €280 pdf-link. These cost only 30 Euros more than the above, with double the size. They are non-RGB and on paper they're awesome. But reading some of the customer-reviews is terrifying, especially this one, making me weary to even consider them...
Or should I do something completely different and go with 4x8GB. Or get 2x16GB or 2x32GB from Corsair Vengeance, or G.Skill Ribjaws V or yet some other set? These feel like big concessions, but I can't really judge that...
FYI: I'm not in a hurry. I am going to wait for tests of the main brands for the GPU, so I don't expect to build the PC before January. Waiting for components that you might know about coming out, wouldn't be a problem either.
Thank you for any insight you can give me!
This is the second part of the questions I have about my new (first) self build. You can find the build itself in the first part.
I can understand the numbers, but I do not get the practical implications.
So, my build will be a workstation/gaming-rig, but workstation-speed is not the main concern, making gaming-speed slightly more of a priority. But when it comes to video-editing, I think RAM-size is a priority. I think this means I should stick to a minimum of 32GB RAM and because of the CPU, 3600MHz RAM should be my goal. Next to that, staying non-RGB is a sub-goal. I'm pretty sure those are the requirements I can stick to.
What size should I aim for? I've considered 3 options: 4x8GB (not upgrade-able), 2x16GB (later upgrade-able to 4x16GB) or 2x32GB (later upgrade-able to 4x32GB). But what do I need? Is 128GB total overkill? And is upgrading even a thing? Do you get used to your system and never truly reconsider?
What does the cas-latency amount to? The first option could result in a CL14-16, the second CL16-18 and the last CL18-20 (just about?), but what does this do? Does this mean my frame-rate is going down? Is my video-encoding going to be slower?
How much does "playing it safe" matter? I've read a lot about RAM and it has become clear that AMD + RAM has some compatibility challenges. Things don't always work as you'd expect. But with what I'm trying to do, most QVLs aren't up to date. Wouldn't I be better off relying on proven tech, in stead of trying "new" stuff?
Considerations:
Play it safe with the G.Skill Trident Z RGB 2x16GB CL16 €250 link. As far as I understand it, this set is everything I want, except they don't fit my esthetics (which is important to me).
Use the new G.Skill Trident Z RGB 2x16GB CL14 €300 link. Sounds great, but same problem with esthetics.
Preferred choice: Team Group Dark Pro "8Pack" 2x16GB CL16 €250 link. As far as I can judge this, this appears to be the same specs as the Trident Z RGB, and they are non-RGB!
Taking the gamble with Patriot Viper Blackout 2x32GB CL18 €280 pdf-link. These cost only 30 Euros more than the above, with double the size. They are non-RGB and on paper they're awesome. But reading some of the customer-reviews is terrifying, especially this one, making me weary to even consider them...
Or should I do something completely different and go with 4x8GB. Or get 2x16GB or 2x32GB from Corsair Vengeance, or G.Skill Ribjaws V or yet some other set? These feel like big concessions, but I can't really judge that...
FYI: I'm not in a hurry. I am going to wait for tests of the main brands for the GPU, so I don't expect to build the PC before January. Waiting for components that you might know about coming out, wouldn't be a problem either.
Thank you for any insight you can give me!
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