Reddit mentions of Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 3000 MHz DDR4 DRAM Desktop Gaming Memory Kit 16GB (8GBx2) CL16 BLS2K8G4D30BESBK (Gray)

Any good deals on a B450 motherboard? I'm considering this 95$ asrock mobo, this 189$ ryzen 2600 and this 129$ ram.

I'm not planning on overclocking. I'll use a GTX1060 I already have.

How do these compare to the Ballistix on Amazon Canada ? Same price:

https://www.amazon.ca/Ballistix-Sport-PC4-24000-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B07HP87R9J/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542993774&sr=1-3&keywords=ballistix+3000

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This 2x8GB kit of DDR4-3000 at Amazon isn't that badly priced, actually.

Buy RAM from Amazon with free amazon prime trial and use a cashback site (CashRewards/shopback) for additional 5-6% off.

Buy everything else from Computer Alliance eBay with free trial of eBay Plus and PCVID15 discount code.

Total ~$1470 shipped for a Ryzen 2600/RTX2070 + more storage space. Alternatively drop the 2070 down to a 2060 or a 1660Ti for savings (buy that from Computer Alliance as well).

EDIT: credit to u/Phantombeasty for parts suggestion. I just found good prices for them :)

Here is some 16Gb Ram for 128.99 from Ballistix.

Here we go pal: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ballistix-BLS2K8G4D30BESBK-PC4-24000-Single-288-Pin/dp/B07HP87R9J

Couldn't recommend it more, Buildzoid managed to get his to 3400 CL14 or something insane.

3200 CL16 are Hynix IC kits so it might not run at rated speeds with Ryzen, 3200 CL14 are the B-Die kits. For Ryzen I'd wait for a deal on a better kit unless you really want RGB.
Either way, I think this kit should at least run at 2933Mhz, but then again there are cheaper Crucial 2x8GB 3000Mhz kits on amazon right now that will also most likely run at 2933Mhz: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ballistix-BLS2K8G4D30BESBK-PC4-24000-Single-288-Pin/dp/B07HP87R9J/ (but no RGB).

Thoughts on this rgb pair vs this pair at the same price point?

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Sport-PC4-24000-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B07HP87R9J

I am using the MSI B450I and can confirm that it is working just fine with a non beta, stable bios. In fact, for the ITX boards the beta bios was working alright for me long before other boards were working well (looking at you Asus). The only downside is you need it flashed if you don't already have an older zen CPU.

I helped a friend build with the Gigabyte X570 and it's working just fine as well, it's a really great board. However, keep in mind you could really save some money and get the MSI board. Also, in terms of VRM's is the best you can buy. The fact that it just plain works (once you update the bios), is an added bonus considering how new everything is.

Concerning GPU, if you are willing to wait until next month, you will be able to buy open air coolers from other manufacturers. I don't have a 580, but my understanding is that it's fine. However, the 5700xt is much more powerful. I imagine that an open air Gaming X version from MSI will run basically silent. I'm sure other brands will produce silent amazing cards as well.

For memory, consider getting some Micron E-die, they overclock VERY well, and are only ~1mm taller than the LPX you have listed. Mine are running at 3600 cl 16 via MSI's "Memory Try It!" functionality. Basically, it's a single button overclock on your memory so you don't have to do it yourself. It's rock solid stable too.

Finally, concerning the NVME drive you have listed, it's 100% true that Samsung makes amazingly fast NVME drives and are arguably the best you can buy. However, are you really going to notice fractional seconds of load time over say a 1 or 2TB intel 660p? I'm currently running the 2TB 660p that I got for $200, and you can get a 1TB model for $95. That's double the space, for essentially the same performance. I understand the Samsung numbers are much higher, but those only really apply to specific applications like heavy database I/O. For day to day users and gaming, you won't be able to tell the difference. If you really want the 970 Evo because you want it, go for it, buy what you want. If you want more space for effectively the same performance, buy the 660p, I can confirm that it flies, and is amazing. I am so happy I bought it over the Samsung, because I have double the space for the same price and effectively the same speed.

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Hope this was helpful, and enjoy your Dan Case, it's an amazing case.

I'd start with better RAM. The on board graphics on the CPU benefit a lot from faster RAM. And Ryzen later on would benefit a lot too, if you ever plan to upgrade the CPU, and a add a dedicated GPU. Personally I'd get Ballistix 3000 cl15 RAM. 2 sticks of 8 GB. It'll cost you $30 more, but I think that would give you a better foundation. All RAM runs at 2400/2133mhz if you don't go into BIOS and enable faster speed through XMP profile. On sale right now for $60

Would this RAM be a good purchase for my PC? Any other recommendations?

My PC:

Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K Coffee Lake 6-Core 3.7GHz (4.7 GHz Turbo)

Motherboard: Asrock Z370 Killer SLI/AC Motherboard with SLI Capability

Video Card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB Graphic Card

Memory: 16GB DDR4 2400mhz Gaming Memory with Heat Spreader

Power Supply: 750 Watt 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Power Supply

HDD: 250G SSD

Secondary Drive: 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive

Liquid Cool: 120mm AIO Liquid Cool

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Case: In Win 303 Black SECC Steel/Tempered Glass Case with Dual Chambered/High Air Flow

Thank you.

Merci beaucoup :) On en parlera plus demain.

L'idée c'est d'avoir un 2ème écran, donc je me suis dit l'actuel je le mets en secondaire (globalement surfer sans avoir a alt tab) et j'en prends un plus sympa en primaire

edit: pour la ram ca pas l'air bien cher de tout upgrade (https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07HP87R9J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SpfWCbCQ35JBW)

Ballistix Sport LT 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR4 3000 MT/s (PC4-24000) CL16 SR x8 DIMM 288-Pin Memory - BLS2K8G4D30BESBK (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HP87R9J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_590OCbA9FEJ9X

This ram compatible?

Crucial Ballistix 3000 Mhz or Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro at 3200 Mhz? Which is generally considered to be the better brand at the same speed?

Yea, I know that but look, its confusing.

Ballistix Sport LT BLS2K8G4D30BESBK 16GB (8GB x2) Speicher Kit (DDR4, 3000 MT/s, PC4-24000, CL16, Single Rank x8, DIMM, 288-Pin) grau https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07HP87R9J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wIa1CbVJ8ZV58

Parts that you can save on:

Motherboard:
Probably can get a gigabyte motherboard off of amazon that will be compatible with everything for $100,

Ram:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HP87R9J/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_keb-BbTCRH41P get this instead of the 16gb 2x8 sticks, as though it is 3000mhz vs 3200mhz, it is $64 cheaper

Hard drive:
Look a little harder and you can find one for $35 to $40....

Gpu:
Might get this for $180 to $200 if you look on r/buildapcsales or you could look at an upgrade with a used gtx 1070 for $210-$240

Case:
Don’t need to splurge on this, just get a $40 case that can fit all of the components in it and you should be good

Case fan:
I would get multiple case fans, if you can fit them then put as many in as you can...

There you go, hope this was helpful

Yeah, looks like it's just overpriced. I'd get this one.

When you buy the motherboard you can request a bios update for ryzen 3000, or get a boot kit from amd if you cant.


Drop that wireless card and get a built in ac adapter on your motherboard. 802.11ac is about to be phased out soon anyway. Dont buy windows, just download it from microsoft. Drop that shitty hynix ram and get yourself some cheap micron e die, for example.

I've read about some cases of AIO tubes having issues in the M1, although there are plenty of cases where it's fine too.

If you absolutely want to have local warranty, then ignore this. Otherwise you could consider getting your RAM from Amazon. Something like the Crucial kit with Micron E-Die would pair well with the Ryzen 3600.

I've also read mixed opinions on the Intel 660p, especially as the drive gets more full and the fact that it's QLC NAND. You can definitely get cheaper drivers off Amazon with TLC (eg HP EX920) but then you'll also lose out on warranty.

Jealous of your NCase M1 v6 though! I'm also in NZ but couldn't wait earlier this year so just got the v5.

CPU: https://www.microcenter.com/product/478826/ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-am4-boxed-processor-with-wraith-spire-cooler

MOBO: https://www.microcenter.com/product/509732/b450m-pro4-am4-matx-amd-motherboard

SSD: https://www.microcenter.com/product/508183/1tb-ssd-3d-nand-sata-iii-6gb-s-25-internal-solid-state-drive

RAM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HP87R9J/?tag=pcpapi-20

GPU: https://www.microcenter.com/product/603959/xc-geforce-gtx-1660-overclocked-single-fan-6gb-gddr5-pcie-video-card

Case: https://www.microcenter.com/product/504432/versa-h18-tempered-glass-matx-mini-tower-computer-case---black

PSU: https://www.microcenter.com/product/465460/650bq-650w-80-plus-bronze-semi-modular-atx-power-supply

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PC Partpicker list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y4jX9J

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note it is only $15 over but if you want to save a little more just get a Ryzen 5 1600.

>ballistix 3000 cl15

this for 60$ look no further
https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Sport-PC4-24000-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B07HP87R9J