OC:ing 6600k paired with ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4
OC:ing 6600k paired with ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4
Check if your G.Skill 16gb DDR4 3200mHz RAM works with that motherboard. Consider overclocking the processor; you have CM Hyper 212 EVO. Find out the possible clock speeds this setup allows, including cooling and CPU performance. Also, determine if you can install an M.2 SSD in the ultra slot while placing a graphics card in the top slot.
The functionality of your RAM is more likely influenced by the CPU, unless the DIMM slot is faulty, because that's where the memory controller resides.
The board includes 10 power phases, which might enable the i5k to achieve 4.5Ghz (as seen in the similarly equipped Z170 Pro4), but whether you reach this speed depends on the quality of the i5 processor you receive.
Since the M.2 SSD will use the PCIe lanes from the chipset on this board, there should be no compatibility problems with the graphics card, as it is connected through the CPU's PCIe lanes.
The functionality of your RAM is more likely influenced by the CPU (unless the DIMM slot is faulty), as that's where the memory controller resides.
The board includes 10 power phases, which might enable the i5k to achieve 4.5Ghz (similar to the Z170 Pro4), but whether you reach this speed depends on the quality of the i5 processor you receive.
Because the M.2 SSD will use the PCIe lanes from the chipset on this board, there should be no compatibility problems with the graphics card, as it is connected via the CPU's PCIe lanes.