BeamLT May 22, 2018 @ 3:03pm
Is Hynix really that bad?
So I think I made the mistake of buying 2x8GB Corsair Vengeange LPX DDR4 3000MHZ RAM sticks because I found out afterwards they are Hynix based. I also saw a lot of comments saying to avoid Hynix. Is there any hope for me or is my RAM just downright crap.

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Bad 💀 Motha May 22, 2018 @ 3:19pm 
For anything Ryzen, yes do not use Hynix on that platform, period.
BeamLT May 22, 2018 @ 3:20pm 
I don't have Ryzen, I have Coffee Lake. Am I still ♥♥♥♥♥♥ though?
Last edited by BeamLT; May 22, 2018 @ 3:21pm
Astraea Kisaragi May 22, 2018 @ 3:21pm 
Hynix is the underdog from the big 3. Probably much better as the noname chinese chip makers, but if you can, always go Samsung or Micron.
I had a ASUS RAM in my old Intel i5 PC (yupp something like that existed too) which has Hynix modules and it was decent. But I got a new Ryzen system which is pickier about chips so my new DDR4 is Corsair LPX just like yours but with Micron chips.
Hynix is a bit slower and less stable if you overclock, for not much money less. I also use say ppl to avoid them, mainly cause the price difference compared Micron/Samsung chips is minimal.

But note that a branded RAM with Hynix chips is still better as crappy RAM modules like Team, GoodRAM or Zeppelin, which god-knows-what they put there.
Omega May 22, 2018 @ 3:21pm 
Originally posted by SoleSurvivor:
I don't have Ryzen, I have Coffee Lake. Am I still ♥♥♥♥♥♥ though?
Yes, these RAM modules will catch fire and explode.. :steammocking:

You will be fine.
Last edited by Omega; May 22, 2018 @ 3:24pm
BeamLT May 22, 2018 @ 3:28pm 
Originally posted by Omega:
Originally posted by SoleSurvivor:
I don't have Ryzen, I have Coffee Lake. Am I still ♥♥♥♥♥♥ though?
Yes, these RAM modules will catch fire and explode..

You will be fine.
It's not that I'm afraid of them failing, they have a lifetime warranty. It's that I wouldn't like to have RAM that is considered crap. It's already installed in my PC though.
Last edited by BeamLT; May 22, 2018 @ 3:54pm
Astraea Kisaragi May 22, 2018 @ 3:43pm 
I did a RAM check when I bought mine and my modules where Micron B-die 20nm.
Omega May 22, 2018 @ 3:54pm 
How does one check the make of the RAM chips anyway? Besides ripping off the heat spreader.

It's not something the manufacturer mentions on their spec sheets.
Last edited by Omega; May 22, 2018 @ 3:54pm
BeamLT May 22, 2018 @ 3:57pm 
I can't do a RAM check since I don't have an OS or drives yet. I think these modules are Hynix but I'm not too sure. They might actually be Samsung or Micron if I actually get to doing the RAM check. What software do you reccomend for this?
Last edited by BeamLT; May 22, 2018 @ 4:00pm
Buck May 22, 2018 @ 3:57pm 
Originally posted by SoleSurvivor:
Is Hynix really that bad?

No, Hynix is awesome. They are big supplier of Memory chips and modules to the Enterprise. Many of the systems I support use Hynix (and Samsung) memory.
(I work for a big Software/Hardware Manufacturer famous for their database software

So I think I made the mistake of buying 2x8GB Corsair Vengeange LPX DDR4 3000MHZ RAM sticks because I found out afterwards they are Hynix based.

Why is that a mistake?

I also saw a lot of comments saying to avoid Hynix. Is there any hope for me or is my RAM just downright crap.

Bandwagon fallacy. You see alot of people saying alot of crap online, There mere fact that a particular belief might be shared is not proof in and of itself of anything.

See for example, literally every single Religion.

Let your own experiences by your guide. In general, start by simply allowing the memory to auto-configure itself according to it's SPD, that will set itself up to the most optimal value. You can dork around with overclocking later if you really want, but if the memory is not stable at default clocks, that is more likely a result of a BIOS compatibility issue (which may require a firmware update to resolve), or a problem with that particular pair of sticks you've got, and not a commentary on that particular brand or model of memory in general.

As many others have said, stay away from generic/no-name brands, regardless of what brand of memory IC's they use. Not all memory modules are made the same.

Originally posted by Bad_Motha:
For anything Ryzen, yes do not use Hynix on that platform, period.

Why? Because you said so, or because you have some empirical evidence?
All that really matters is that the modules in use are either on the QVL for a particular board, OR at least meet the boards memory support requirements.


Astraea Kisaragi May 22, 2018 @ 4:12pm 
To identify the RAM, I used a program called Thaiphoon Burner.
Omega May 22, 2018 @ 4:16pm 
Cool, I didn't know about that tool. Apparently I have Micron chips.
Last edited by Omega; May 22, 2018 @ 6:28pm
John Doe May 22, 2018 @ 5:45pm 
Hynix doesn't do well with Ryzen as mentioned in the first reply. I have a kit of A-Data Gammix 3000, which I believe to be Hynix and they are unreliable with my Ryzen 2600. The chip works great with my Trident-Z 3600 downclocked.

They should be fine with Intel setups, but for ultimate RAM performance you should be looking at Samsung B-Die RAM. Such as A-Data XPG Z1, Trident-Z, some Predators, Dominator, highest end Vengeance etc. There are lists of RAM that use these chips on the web.
BeamLT May 22, 2018 @ 6:24pm 
I already have this RAM. I was just wondering if it was a bad decision or not to buy it.
Last edited by BeamLT; May 22, 2018 @ 6:25pm
John Doe May 22, 2018 @ 6:27pm 
If it works good with your setup, then you don't have too much to worry about.
Bad 💀 Motha May 22, 2018 @ 7:12pm 
Originally posted by Omega:
Cool, I didn't know about that tool. Apparently I have Micron chips.

All Crucial RAM is Micron, always has been. They are one of the few brands with direct access to Micron chips.
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