DDR4 Ram Question

[kennerv]

Hi all,
Currently I'm using Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Mobo w/ Intel i5 6600 with Corsair Vengence LPX 2400 2*4GB DDR4 RAM. I have the intention to change to a Ryzen build in future (Asus Strix X570E w/ 3900x or 3950x).

Right now i'm facing the issue of having my current memory running low. When playing Anno 1800 my RAM usage peaked at 7.9GB and while at normal usage (Chrome + Firefox) my RAM usage is hovering around 5.5GB to 6.5GB.

Putting that in mind, I'm thinking of upgrading my current RAM with RAM kits that will be good the Ryzen, namely the Corsair Vengence LPX 3600 2*8GB DDR4. However when I checked the Memory QVL for my current Mobo, there is no listing for any RAM that goes up to 3600mhz.

Given that I'm not running any XMP profiles right now and I do not intend to, would it be fine if I were to purchase the Corsair Vengence LPX 3600 2*8GB DDR4 kit and use it with my current Mobo (replacing all current RAM module)? Or do I have no choice but to buy back the same RAM speed kit to expand my RAM?

Thank you.

 

[neomages]

Hi all,
Currently I'm using Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Mobo w/ Intel i5 6600 with Corsair Vengence LPX 2400 2*4GB DDR4 RAM. I have the intention to change to a Ryzen build in future (Asus Strix X570E w/ 3900x or 3950x).

Right now i'm facing the issue of having my current memory running low. When playing Anno 1800 my RAM usage peaked at 7.9GB and while at normal usage (Chrome + Firefox) my RAM usage is hovering around 5.5GB to 6.5GB.

Putting that in mind, I'm thinking of upgrading my current RAM with RAM kits that will be good the Ryzen, namely the Corsair Vengence LPX 3600 2*8GB DDR4. However when I checked the Memory QVL for my current Mobo, there is no listing for any RAM that goes up to 3600mhz.

Given that I'm not running any XMP profiles right now and I do not intend to, would it be fine if I were to purchase the Corsair Vengence LPX 3600 2*8GB DDR4 kit and use it with my current Mobo (replacing all current RAM module)? Or do I have no choice but to buy back the same RAM speed kit to expand my RAM?

Thank you.

lpx 3600 is xmp speed. if you dont plan to use xmp why spend the money on that? i think default speed is 2333. Have to check corsair website for actual default speed.

 

[kennerv]

lpx 3600 is xmp speed. if you dont plan to use xmp why spend the money on that? i think default speed is 2333. Have to check corsair website for actual default speed.

The speed is for my planned future Ryzen build. I'm thinking that i buy the RAM to use for my current rig now, then when i build the Ryzen rig I can port over.

 

[neomages]

The speed is for my planned future Ryzen build. I'm thinking that i buy the RAM to use for my current rig now, then when i build the Ryzen rig I can port over.

Ah.. I tot u were saying to use in new ryzen but dont plan to use xmp.
My bad.

 

[kennerv]

can work, 2133 cl15 for 2400/3600

https://www.corsair.com/eu/en/Categ...-lpx-black/p/CMK8GX4M2A2400C14#tab-tech-specs

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categ...lpx-black/p/CMK16GX4M2B3600C18#tab-tech-specs

Thank you. Time to go shopping

 

[Koenig168]

came across these which seem to be what you are looking for ....

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820236538?Description=ddr4%203600&cm_re=ddr4_3600-_-20-236-538-_-Product

 

[kennerv]

came across these which seem to be what you are looking for ....

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820236538?Description=ddr4%203600&cm_re=ddr4_3600-_-20-236-538-_-Product

Yes it is.