Can a PC run smoothly with 2133MHz RAM and an i-5 4460 motherboard?

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Can a PC run smoothly with 2133MHz RAM and an i-5 4460 motherboard?

Can a PC run smoothly with 2133MHz RAM and an i-5 4460 motherboard?

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RasierShampoo
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11-05-2016, 06:10 PM

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I've purchased my components for assembling my first PC. After thorough research, I'm not entering blind but focusing on ram compatibility with my CPU. The RAM I have is Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 at 2133MHz, while my CPU is an Intel i-5 4460. The motherboard is ASUS Z97-K. Initially, I assumed the RAM would work since the board supports 2133MHz, but upon checking the Intel website for my CPU, it states the maximum compatible speed is 1600MHz. My concern is whether this will cause issues like crashes or instability, if at all, and whether I need to replace the RAM or adjust its speed automatically.

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RasierShampoo

11-05-2016, 06:10 PM #1

I've purchased my components for assembling my first PC. After thorough research, I'm not entering blind but focusing on ram compatibility with my CPU. The RAM I have is Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 at 2133MHz, while my CPU is an Intel i-5 4460. The motherboard is ASUS Z97-K. Initially, I assumed the RAM would work since the board supports 2133MHz, but upon checking the Intel website for my CPU, it states the maximum compatible speed is 1600MHz. My concern is whether this will cause issues like crashes or instability, if at all, and whether I need to replace the RAM or adjust its speed automatically.

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CreePxSh0tz
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11-05-2016, 06:42 PM

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The ASUS Z97-K supports up to 3200MHz, but anything above 1600MHz requires overclocking.
Your i5 4460 can handle up to 1600Mhz.
The Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 at 2133MHz might work or might not, without causing damage. It could simply fail to boot.
You’ll notice your RAM’s speed is set to 1600Mhz during the first startup.
If your RAM has an XMP profile, you can attempt it in BIOS, but it may not function properly with the IMC on your chip.
It’s best not to upgrade for gaming unless you have a strong understanding of tweaking your BIOS, as adjusting primary timings and voltage for overclocked modules demands significant expertise.
My advice is to stick with a standard kit of RAM...

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CreePxSh0tz

11-05-2016, 06:42 PM #2

The ASUS Z97-K supports up to 3200MHz, but anything above 1600MHz requires overclocking.
Your i5 4460 can handle up to 1600Mhz.
The Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 at 2133MHz might work or might not, without causing damage. It could simply fail to boot.
You’ll notice your RAM’s speed is set to 1600Mhz during the first startup.
If your RAM has an XMP profile, you can attempt it in BIOS, but it may not function properly with the IMC on your chip.
It’s best not to upgrade for gaming unless you have a strong understanding of tweaking your BIOS, as adjusting primary timings and voltage for overclocked modules demands significant expertise.
My advice is to stick with a standard kit of RAM...

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spadewade101
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11-06-2016, 02:35 AM

#3

The processor will reduce its speed automatically.

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spadewade101

11-06-2016, 02:35 AM #3

The processor will reduce its speed automatically.

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Bruno2910
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11-06-2016, 11:39 AM

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The ASUS Z97-K supports frequencies up to 3200MHz, but anything above 1600MHz requires overclocking.
Your i5 4460 is officially rated for 1600MHz.
The Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 at 2133MHz might work or might not, without causing damage. It could simply fail to boot.
Upon startup, your RAM frequency will default to 1600MHz.
If your RAM includes an XMP profile, you can attempt it in BIOS, but results may vary depending on the chip's IMC and the profile's compatibility.
It’s best not to opt for faster RAM for gaming unless you have significant experience adjusting BIOS settings, including Primary Timings and voltage, to accommodate overclocked modules.
For most users, sticking with a 16GB kit at 1600MHz from MB QVL is recommended to avoid issues.

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Bruno2910

11-06-2016, 11:39 AM #4

The ASUS Z97-K supports frequencies up to 3200MHz, but anything above 1600MHz requires overclocking.
Your i5 4460 is officially rated for 1600MHz.
The Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 at 2133MHz might work or might not, without causing damage. It could simply fail to boot.
Upon startup, your RAM frequency will default to 1600MHz.
If your RAM includes an XMP profile, you can attempt it in BIOS, but results may vary depending on the chip's IMC and the profile's compatibility.
It’s best not to opt for faster RAM for gaming unless you have significant experience adjusting BIOS settings, including Primary Timings and voltage, to accommodate overclocked modules.
For most users, sticking with a 16GB kit at 1600MHz from MB QVL is recommended to avoid issues.