RAM velocity surpassing the motherboard's capabilities

DJBazzInc
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231

03-02-2016, 01:03 AM

Check if your specs fit your current motherboard after replacing the old RAM. Your Corsair 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000MHz CL15 RAM is compatible with most modern boards, but confirm compatibility with your specific chipset and motherboard model.

DJBazzInc

03-02-2016, 01:03 AM #1

_zNinjaa_
Member

132

03-02-2016, 01:05 PM

You have the option, though performance is limited by your CPU's capabilities, capped at around 2400MHz. There’s no method to surpass that limit.

_zNinjaa_

03-02-2016, 01:05 PM #2

You have the option, though performance is limited by your CPU's capabilities, capped at around 2400MHz. There’s no method to surpass that limit.

harm2046
Member

219

03-09-2016, 09:03 PM

For Intel systems, use a Z or X chipset board to exceed the CPU's maximum supported frequency. Memory performance may drop below specifications.

harm2046

03-09-2016, 09:03 PM #3

For Intel systems, use a Z or X chipset board to exceed the CPU's maximum supported frequency. Memory performance may drop below specifications.

xXPantherfanxX
Junior Member

03-15-2016, 06:19 PM

They are meant for your upcoming build. No additional BIOS settings are required after installation.

xXPantherfanxX

03-15-2016, 06:19 PM #4

They are meant for your upcoming build. No additional BIOS settings are required after installation.

Tounohoshi
Member

03-15-2016, 11:43 PM

Make sure your system has the necessary components to handle those rates. Just turn on XMP inside your BIOS settings. Right now it won’t function at 3000mhz because your CPU caps performance to 2400mhz.

Tounohoshi

03-15-2016, 11:43 PM #5

SkittleNinja77
Junior Member

03-16-2016, 03:02 AM

There is no difference in price between 2400 mhz and 3000 mhz. I chose to test the higher one if it was available. Yes, they should function at 2400 mhz.

SkittleNinja77

03-16-2016, 03:02 AM #6

There is no difference in price between 2400 mhz and 3000 mhz. I chose to test the higher one if it was available. Yes, they should function at 2400 mhz.

LaBreezy2544
Member

104

03-18-2016, 03:50 AM

Thanks.

LaBreezy2544

03-18-2016, 03:50 AM #7

Thanks.

mg012000
Member

03-18-2016, 10:27 AM

yes

mg012000

03-18-2016, 10:27 AM #8

yes