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Could I underclock 8000mhz rated kit to 6000mhz cl 28 or lower? (zerobytes.monster)

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The original post: /r/overclocking by /u/Flame_sa on 2025-04-16 08:08:06.

Hello guys, I want to ask about this ram kit

G.Skill Trident Z5 (Intel XMP) 48GB (2 x 24GB) 288-Pin SDRAM U-DIMM DDR5 8000 CL40-48-48-128 1.35V

in my region, it's on sale

I need more than 32gb, but I wanted to take 32gb for the low CL28 or Cl26

but since 32gb cl26 and 28 have the same price in my region as the rated 8000mhz

would it be better to take the 48gb 8000mhz rated kit and underclock it to 6000mhz cl26?

Would that be achievable? My expertise regarding rams are not the greatest, so I need your help to decide which to take if both have the same price point

I have 9950x3d and gigabyte eagle x870

Thanks in advance

Update:

Thank you all for the info u really helped me learn a lot

lets say these 2 have the same price

G.Skill Trident Z5 (Intel XMP) 48GB (2 x 24GB) 8000mhz

and

CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 6000MHz CL30

which one would you pick?

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