Memory options for Aorus Master 2 * 16GB @ 3600

Skarbd · 24 Jan 2020 at 10:02

Hello,

So I have been working down the memory tested list provided by Gigabyte for the Aorus Master X570.

Now in the list they have tested 4 * 16GB of various sticks, now I am assuming that I could go with that product (the the 2 * 16GB version), since the the 4 * 16 has been tested?

The current machine I have is 10 years old (Good old I7-920) and is the last time I built a PC, I initially didn't follow the tested list 10 years ok, and got spanked for it

So I am being more careful this time. I appreciate 10 years is a long time in pc self build!!!

Anyway has anyone has used 2 * 16 GB @ 3600 in the Aorus Master, which isn't on the tested list?

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks

Bluntwrapped · 24 Jan 2020 at 14:48

If you go for a Samsung Based B-Die kit you'll have no issues with 2 x 16GB.

The Team 8Pack kits from the store here are excellent. A few of the Patriot Viper kits use B-Die.

Full list here.

https://benzhaomin.github.io/bdiefinder/

Skarbd · 24 Jan 2020 at 15:04

Thank you. Currently viewing the list.

This seems ok => CMK32GX4M2Z3600C18. I am looking for memory that is going to go on and on ... especially given how long I have kept the last pc.

I did notice the little disclaimer at the bottom, about dies being swapped.

Bluntwrapped · 24 Jan 2020 at 16:07

If you want 32gb you may be cheaper buying two 8gb x 2 kits rather than 2 x 16gb. The 2 x 16gb kits can be quite expensive for 3200-3600 c14-c16.

Edit:

Two kits of these kits

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/patr...dual-channel-kit-pvs416g400c9k-my-102-pa.html

Should tune to 3600 16-16-16-36 without much difficulty.

Skarbd · 24 Jan 2020 at 16:16

I would rather go with 2 * 16, since I may want to put in another 32 GB. I have been running VMs at home recently.

Bluntwrapped · 24 Jan 2020 at 19:05

Skarbd said:
I would rather go with 2 * 16, since I may want to put in another 32 GB. I have been running VMs at home recently.

I bought 4x32gb ECC Samsung DDR4 sticks recently for the same thing. Samsung C die. It’s maybe not as well binned as the B die but it’s still highly tweakable. My Xeon only supports up to 2400 so I’m running it at stock but others have theirs running 4000MHz and higher on Ryzen.

Obviously you’d need to check your board will take ECC but you can buy a used 32gb stick for around £80. Quite a bit cheaper than the desktop stuff!

Skarbd · 5 Feb 2020 at 14:51

Thanks for the help..

So on the subject of memory does anyone know the difference between CMK32GX4M2D3600C18, which corsair list and CMK32GX4M2Z3600C18 which Overclockers list. Not the price, but the difference between M2D and M2Z in the part no.s. On the corsair website they look the same. Just wanted to know if there was some subtle thing I was missing?

megatron · 23 Apr 2020 at 19:50

M2Z is optimised for AMD, and is micron e-die. I have the 2x8GB kit running xmp on Gigabyte Aorus Elite.

Skarironfist · 24 Apr 2020 at 16:52

On the subject of memory, I ended up buying

Corsair Vengeance LPX Black 32GB 3600MHz 2x16GB DDR4 Memory Kit
CMK32GX4M2D3600C18

Which seems to be working fine, about 2 months in. When I bought it, it was £150.98, it's now about £172.99. I hope that helps anyone who follows.

ltron · 24 Apr 2020 at 18:00

I'd recommend these, Micron E-die and only ~£180 for 32GB:

Crucial Ballistix 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 Desktop Gaming Memory (Black)
Manufacturer's code: BL2K16G36C16U4B
Timings: 16-18-18-38

Micron E-die is known to work very well with Ryzen without breaking the bank and someone on here is very pleased with their purchase: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/3600-ram-help-for-3900x.18884158/

Adam123 · 4 May 2020 at 10:13

ltron said:
I'd recommend these, Micron E-die and only ~£180 for 32GB:

Crucial Ballistix 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 Desktop Gaming Memory (Black)
Manufacturer's code: BL2K16G36C16U4B
Timings: 16-18-18-38

Micron E-die is known to work very well with Ryzen without breaking the bank and someone on here is very pleased with their purchase: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/3600-ram-help-for-3900x.18884158/

Have you or anyone else here used these, did you manage to tighten the timings?

They are on my Ram shortlist.

ltron · 4 May 2020 at 15:37

Adam123 said:
Have you or anyone else here used these, did you manage to tighten the timings?

There are on my Ram shortlist.

Yes, shaf has used these and they worked fine, see my link in the post you quoted (remember it's technically overclocking as 3600MHz is above AMD's guaranteed 3200MHz so silicon lottery applies).

I haven't tried tightening the timings, I believe there is less headroom than the much more expensive Samsung B Die. However, you should still be able to get something out of it if you feel it's worth it.

Troezar · 4 May 2020 at 18:20

Just for the sake of completeness Buildzoid apparently found that 4x8GB was giving better results than 2x16GB. I was surprised as I'd always been led to believe four sticks of more strain on the memory controller. Anyway I'm waiting for 4x8GB of the new 8Pack 3600MHz C14 to arrive and see how they do on my Aorus Master.