03/04/2024 1:57 pm
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I'm building a new gaming PC with an Intel Core i7-14700K processor. What is the best RAM to pair with this CPU for optimal performance? Should I go with DDR5 or is DDR4 sufficient? What speeds and capacities do you recommend? Thanks for any advice!
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Flake_Tom 18/11/2024 12:56 pm
@easy Now you can get even better DDR5 6000 CL28: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ddr5+6000+cl28+intel&tag=5422-20
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18/09/2024 1:53 pm
DDR5 6400MHz CL32.
Phoenix Sage Coleman 14/11/2024 8:36 am
@xvvo34 lower CL is better, you can get 6000 CL28 now: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6000+cl28+intel&tag=5422-20
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06/04/2024 12:33 pm
I would choose DDR5 RAM, and I use GSKILL Trident Z5 RGB series.
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09/05/2024 1:30 pm
some top options:
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Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 (5600 MHz):
- Gen: DDR5
- Capacity: 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
- Frequency: 5600 MHz
- Latency: 13 ns (CL36)
- Timings: 36-36-36-76
- This RAM is an excellent choice for professionals and gamers. It provides robust support for demanding tasks like gaming, content creation, and video editing. The aluminum heatsinks ensure exceptional thermal performance, and the Intel XMP 3.0 profile ensures compatibility with Intel processors.
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G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 (6000 MHz):
- Gen: DDR5
- Capacity: 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
- Frequency: 6000 MHz
- Latency: 12 ns (CL36)
- Timings: 36-36-36-96
- If you want the ability to overclock your RAM to higher speeds, the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB is a superb option for pairing with the i7-14700K CPU.
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Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 (3200 MHz):
- Gen: DDR4
- Capacity: Varies
- Frequency: 3200 MHz
- Latency: Varies
- Timings: Varies
- While DDR5 is the latest, DDR4 is still a viable option. The Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 (3200 MHz) is a good stock-speed choice for the i7-14700K.
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19/12/2024 12:20 pm
Try to get the lower the CL you can, i have a similar build with CL30 6000 32gb that is amazing
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01/05/2024 1:47 pm
Corsair DRR5 memory are great choice for 14700K.
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25/07/2024 1:34 pm
DDR5 is now more recommended than DDR4. For example, G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5.
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14/09/2024 8:25 am
For DDR4, get 3600 and CL16.
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09/10/2024 6:13 am
Gskill Trident Z5 DDR5 RAM.
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11/12/2024 9:17 am
DDR5, such as 6000CL30.
