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===CPUs=== | ===CPUs=== | ||
As of 2020, Ryzen cpus beats Intel cpus heavily on value ($/thread) and performs similarly in single-threaded applications. | As of 2020, Ryzen cpus beats Intel cpus heavily on value ($/thread) and performs similarly in single-threaded applications. | ||
===RAM=== | |||
RAM is one of the safest things you can buy used. | |||
I always test RAM, both new and used, upon receiving it with [https://www.memtest86.com/ Passmark's Memtest86]. | |||
Failing memtest86 means either the ram is bad, your OC is bad, or your CPU's memory controller isn't good enough for the OC. | |||
For XMP overclocked ram, it's best not to mix ram models. | |||
For JEDEC stock ram, it's usually okay to mix models as long as both have the same specs. | |||