Unsure if OzBargain is the best place to ask this but I wanted to get another opinion before I spend $409. Alternatively I get the DDR4 3200 which I know is supported for $469 which is still much cheaper than local prices ($531) but I really don't want to spend more than I have to, RAM is always too expensive.
Yes I need 32GB.
Motherboard - ASUS ROG Strix X470-I Mini-ITX
CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 2700
G.Skill Trident RGB have an "AMD" version which some reviewers say are identical to the normal Intel version. The 3200Mhz version is supported, the 3000Mhz has identical timings, it's just 200Mhz slower. Surely it'll work too?
Any thoughts, any experiences?
The AMD version uses Samsung B-Die memory which is a premium type of memory that has been made specifically for Ryzen systems. They have tighter CAS timings and can achieve a higher overclock.
You can usually tell if they are B-die or not by looking at the CAS timings, they are usually completely matched numbers like 14-14-14-34 while ordinary versions are something like 16-18-18-38.
Ryzen memory support has come a long way though so it's not absolutely necessary that you get RAM that is listed in ASUS's QVL but if you're chasing performance, want to overclock the memory speeds beyond the stock 2933mhz and money doesn't get in the way of buying premium / expensive versions of the Trident's then getting those may net you some single digit (maybe double digit) perf gains.