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500GB WD Blue 3D NAND 2.5" SSD + 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill TridentZ DDR4 Expired

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Newegg.com has 500GB WD Blue 3D NAND 2.5" Solid State Drive + 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill TridentZ RGB 3200 (PC4 25600) DDR4 Memory for $239.99 - $25 w/ promo code MPBTC18 (must checkout w/ MasterPass Checkout) = $214.99. Shipping is free. Thanks Discombobulated

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So it would save money if the parts were bought separately? The ram itself almost costs as much as the whole deal.
As you already know and if you dont. Ryzen scales incredibly well with higher speed ram due to the way it shares memory bandwidth.

Since you're going with second generation Ryzen memory Dies shouldn't matter as much as 1st generation. Which are Hynix/Samsung dies if you want to get some more information.

Back to your question, while higher speeds result in better performance for Ryzen chips. It's become a solid fact now that 3200mhz is the best spot to be at for Memory Clock. Once 3000Mhz Memory Clock is set anything over 3000Mhz doesnt give as linear of an increase and it really starts to not be worth it after 3200mhz due to price/performance.

However, I would still check the motherboard you plan on getting and see their memory compatility list. This list is a list of memory that the MB Manufactuer has tested specifically on that MB.

If 3600 is cheap enough and you feel like it's worth it then you can go ahead and buy it. But theres still a chance a 3600mhz RAM won't achieve 3600mhz. However, 3200Mhz should be pretty easily achievable.

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08-15-2018 at 06:13 AM.
08-15-2018 at 06:13 AM.
Quote from gooddog :
quite tempting and it will be sold out soon but not for me.
I can get these at better prices separately.
I would have jumped at this deal if the memory had 14-14-14.

So it would save money if the parts were bought separately? The ram itself almost costs as much as the whole deal.
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08-15-2018 at 06:16 AM.
08-15-2018 at 06:16 AM.
RAM is still too freaking expensive. Hopefully it will fall soon.... =/
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08-15-2018 at 06:29 AM.
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Lame, limit 1
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08-15-2018 at 06:30 AM.
08-15-2018 at 06:30 AM.
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The ram has 16-18-18 timing.
I can get hyperx fury and overclock it for a better timing.
Hyperx Fury 16GB 2133 can be bought for as low as 110 dollars at ebay with 15-20 percent off.
Ram prices are super crazy. They will fall sooner or later within the next year.

Do timings matter in anything other than synthetic benchmarks? Two sticks of these are $185 and for $30(the price of a 120gb ssd) you're getting 500. Should I wait or is this too good of a value to pass up?
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08-15-2018 at 06:44 AM.
08-15-2018 at 06:44 AM.
Quote from gooddog :
Any ram can be overclocked to 3200 with 18-20-20 if timing does not matter.
Though I am passing up on this deal if you need ram and an SSD right now this is not a bad deal. But if you are stocking up as I would have, you need to reconsider.

I'm trying to build my new rig by the end of the year, really debating on whether or not this value is future proof(can I be happy with this purchase if ram prices continue to drop?)
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08-15-2018 at 07:24 AM.
08-15-2018 at 07:24 AM.
Wow, I was going to go with a 1tb HDD and use a small SSD for boot and the HDD for storage but it wouldn't hurt to have a 500gb SSD. Thanks OP

Anyone know if you can use the Masterpass promo more than once? I know it says not to but..

Also does anyone know if this ram is better for Intel or AMD?
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08-15-2018 at 07:50 AM.
08-15-2018 at 07:50 AM.
How is this ram compared to regular ram

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82...-_-Product

What does RGB mean?
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08-15-2018 at 07:56 AM.
08-15-2018 at 07:56 AM.
Seems like a decent deal, but I agree that RAM is still way too expensive. SSD's have finally started coming down, but they are still pretty pricey, too. And don't get me started on video cards...
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08-15-2018 at 08:08 AM.
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Quote from HolographicChristian :
I'm trying to build my new rig by the end of the year, really debating on whether or not this value is future proof(can I be happy with this purchase if ram prices continue to drop?)

Yes you will. Also dont listen to that guy. All he knows about RAM is what all of the more money than knowledge people tell him.

RAM timing have nothing to do with a specific type of RAM product. It is the Die that is inside of the RAM. Typically, a better die can overclock better and can have better timing. Better timing can also lead to better overclocks.

RAM products with different timing but same name branding may have different Dies inside of them.

Also, RAM timing matters not for an Intel based system. RAM timing almost doesnt matter for 2nd generation Ryzen with their new Memory Controller SoC. However, if you were to buy 1st generation Ryzen, which you probably won't. Then RAM timing matters a lot.
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08-15-2018 at 08:17 AM.
08-15-2018 at 08:17 AM.
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Yes you will. Also dont listen to that guy. All he knows about RAM is what all of the more money than knowledge people tell him.

RAM timing have nothing to do with a specific type of RAM product. It is the Die that is inside of the RAM. Typically, a better die can overclock better and can have better timing. Better timing can also lead to better overclocks.

RAM products with different timing but same name branding may have different Dies inside of them.

Also, RAM timing matters not for an Intel based system. RAM timing almost doesnt matter for 2nd generation Ryzen with their new Memory Controller SoC. However, if you were to buy 1st generation Ryzen, which you probably won't. Then RAM timing matters a lot.

Thank you, I'm going for a Ryzen 5 2600 . Is 3200 Mhz fast enough or should I go for the 3600 model?
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