Ryzen UEFI ram limitation and brand choices?

[sqitso]

Hi again. I am pretty sure if I decide to upgrade I am going with Ryzen as I do do a LOT of editing, and streaming. I'm also a minimalist. I live in a very small place so the idea of two computers for streaming does not work for me. That being said, I have read a bunch of stuff on the uefi ram limitation being at 3200 "I think" for ram. I believe this will most likely be updated, so I was curious if faster ram is always the best choice or if paying extra for the faster ram would be a waste? I mean if the UEFI isn't changed and ram is stuck at 3200 then paying for 4000 doesn't make sense. I guess I should ask, even if I do buy 4000 ram can I slow it down safely on the Ryzen?

Lastly. What is going to be the best X370 brand mobo and ram combo for Ryzen? Considering frequency is bios updates and such to benefit the platform? Don't want to get a brand that is not reliable about that sort of thing.

 

[Rifter]

Yes you can run 4000 at lower speed, likely with better timings too.

Memory speed seems to have a large effect for ryzen so going for faster ram is a good idea you are on the right track. Im not sure if 4000 is realistic though, i think its going to top out around 3400-3600 but time will tell on that one its still way to early to know for sure what boards are going to get to what speeds..

So far the ASrock and gigabyte boards seem to be doing the best, Asus seems to have dropped the ball this time around id stay away from them, at least until they figure there issues out.

 

[sqitso]

Oh wow. Gigabyte. Man when I first was building PCs for my business Gigabyte was my go to brand for a budget. Haven't used one in like 20 years. ASRock though has always been a surprise. They have has some really good boards. I am actually using one now for my 4790K, so I have no problem using another.

 

[Elixer]

Since it is so early in Ryzen's life cycle, it is hard to know for sure which board / RAM combo to get.
I have heard what Rifter wrote about mobo brands.

Your best bet for RAM would be to look at the mobo maker's QVL list. That way, you can at lest be sure those modules that they list have been tested in the board you are looking for.
Here is a list for their Taichi board: http://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X370 Taichi/index.asp#Memory

 

[sqitso]

Oh very nice that helps a lot. I notice they have nothing over 3200 tested. Darn, Mushkin has been my memory of choice for like 2 decades, I dont even see it listed. Oh well. I hear G.skill is good memory.