Truly appreciate all the work you've done (and others!) with providing us novices the insight we would not otherwise have (or could afford haha!)!
I come here with a quick question regarding the purchasing of new RAM for my 8700k/Asrock K6 PC. I haven't bought a new PC in 6yrs and ALOT has changed - I've spent the last week or so trying to catch up with regards to single vs dual, Samsung Die-B and latency/MHz. I won't pretend I know anything as vast as the users her, but I'm hoping I've done some of the hardwork so you can help make the final decision.
I've narrowed it down to the following - all are Samsung IC:
1. Single-Rank, 4x8GB (32GB) @ 3200 CL14 - F4-3200C14Q-32GTZ
2. Single-Rank, 4x8GB (32GB) @ 3600 CL16 - F4-3600C16Q-32GTZ
3. Dual-Ranked, 2x16GB (32GB) @ 3200 CL14 - F4-3200C14D-32GTZ
4. Dual-Ranked, 2x16GB (32GB) @ 3400 CL16 - F4-3400C16D-32GTZ
I learnt from here to stay AWAY from RGB (I cancelled my original order). I understand (or have read) that Single-Rank will be quicker effectively, but at 4x8GB with strain on IMC the option to go 2x16 Dual-Ranked maybe be better?
Also the cost of 32GB of Single-Ranked is about $120 USD dearer as opposed to 2x16GB, so if the difference is negligible (I'm no extreme overclocker, I just play Games and the ocassional VM for work) I'll go with Dual-Ranked - unless you advise GREATLY against.
Thanks for your help and looking forward to your answers!