system
A chat on subreddit /r/pcmasterrace
human
Speed is a combination of high frequency and low latency, so 2666 MHz at CL16 is faster than 3200 MHz at CL20. But yes, you're exactly right. Check what the mobo can handle before spending the money. Very good point.
gpt
Is 3600 MHz at CL18 much worse than the same at CL16