ddr4 DDR4 Compatibility

[Spainz]

Don't sell me on some other computer list, build or parts. I only want to know if I am going to run into issues with my build in respect to the different DDR# specs that my items have from one another. I have not built the PC yet, and I am a 1st time builder so please go both into specifics and dummy terminology. My mother board is the MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (the wifi version). It specifies memory support of "4DIMMS, Dual Channel DDR4-4400(OC)." My GPU I have chosen is the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GAMING X TRIO which specifies it's memory at "8GB GDDR6." The CPU I've chosen is the 9th Gen INTEL CORE i9-9900K (3.6-5.0GHz) with memory specified at "memory types: DDR4-2666." The RAM I have chosen is the CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3600MHz C18 at clearly DDR4 3600.

 

Question 1: Will the fact that I have parts that have different DDR numbers conflict with one another?

Question 2: Are all my parts listed above compatible with one another in respect to their different DDR numbers?

Question 3: If they are compatible and will not "conflict with one another, is the DDR of one item going to be limited to the speeds or DDR type of another?

Question 4: If #3 is true, then what might this look like?

Question 5: Is my memory stick speed technically faster then what is covered with my CPU under the CPU warranty? (I so plan to weakly overclock prioritizing CPU longevity).

Question 6: Is my ram being "DRAM" non-compatible with my Motherboard which specifies "4DIMMS?"

 

Treat me like a first time builder, for that of which I am. I also want specifics, so I can research into it further. I will post my complete computer part list below, BUT DO NOT LIST YOUR OWN LISTS.

 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$524.99 @ Newegg
Thermal Compound	Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1g 1 g Thermal Paste
Thermal Compound	Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1g 1 g Thermal Paste
Motherboard	MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$228.00 @ B&H
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory	$94.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$179.99 @ B&H
Video Card	MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB GAMING X TRIO Video Card	$759.99 @ B&H
Case	Fractal Design Meshify S2 ATX Mid Tower Case	$159.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Asus 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Software	Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 3.0 Premium (1 Year Subscription) - 3 PCs Software	$34.99 @ Newegg
Case Fan	Corsair ML140 97 CFM 140 mm Fans
Case Fan	Corsair ML140 97 CFM 140 mm Fans
Case Fan	Corsair ML140 97 CFM 140 mm Fans
Case Fan	Corsair ML140 97 CFM 140 mm Fans
Monitor	Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor	$429.00 @ B&H
Custom	Noctua NA-SYC1 Accessory 4-pin Y-Cables for PWM Fans
Custom	Noctua NA-SYC1 Accessory 4-pin Y-Cables for PWM Fans
Custom	Pro Tech Toolkit	$69.99
Custom	ESCAPE FROM TARKOV Edge Of Darkness LIMITED EDITION	$139.99
Custom	IFIXIT Portable Anti-Static Mat	$29.99
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$2651.90
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-04 23:53 EDT-0400

 

[Constantin]

15 minutes ago, Spainz said:

 

Question 1: Will the fact that I have parts that have different DDR numbers conflict with one another?

NO

 

15 minutes ago, Spainz said:

Question 2: Are all my parts listed above compatible with one another in respect to their different DDR numbers?

YES

 

16 minutes ago, Spainz said:

Question 3: If they are compatible and will not "conflict with one another, is the DDR of one item going to be limited to the speeds or DDR type of another?

NO

 

17 minutes ago, Spainz said:

Question 5: Is my memory stick speed technically faster then what is covered with my CPU under the CPU warranty? (I so plan to weakly overclock prioritizing CPU longevity).

Everything is just fine

17 minutes ago, Spainz said:

Question 6: Is my ram being "DRAM" non-compatible with my Motherboard which specifies "4DIMMS?"

 

LOL, NO!

 

 

 

Your build is very good. Enjoy it!

[-rascal-]

20 minutes ago, Spainz said:

Don't sell me on some other computer list, build or parts. I only want to know if I am going to run into issues with my build in respect to the different DDR# specs that my items have from one another. I have not built the PC yet, and I am a 1st time builder so please go both into specifics and dummy terminology. My mother board is the MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (the wifi version). It specifies memory support of "4DIMMS, Dual Channel DDR4-4400(OC)." My GPU I have chosen is the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GAMING X TRIO which specifies it's memory at "8GB GDDR6." The CPU I've chosen is the 9th Gen INTEL CORE i9-9900K (3.6-5.0GHz) with memory specified at "memory types: DDR4-2666." The RAM I have chosen is the CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3600MHz C18 at clearly DDR4 3600.

 

Question 1: Will the fact that I have parts that have different DDR numbers conflict with one another?

Question 2: Are all my parts listed above compatible with one another in respect to their different DDR numbers?

Question 3: If they are compatible and will not "conflict with one another, is the DDR of one item going to be limited to the speeds or DDR type of another?

Question 4: If #3 is true, then what might this look like?

Question 5: Is my memory stick speed technically faster then what is covered with my CPU under the CPU warranty? (I so plan to weakly overclock prioritizing CPU longevity).

Question 6: Is my ram being "DRAM" non-compatible with my Motherboard which specifies "4DIMMS?"

 

Treat me like a first time builder, for that of which I am. I also want specifics, so I can research into it further. I will post my complete computer part list below, BUT DO NOT LIST YOUR OWN LISTS.

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System RAM (DDR4) and graphics Video RAM (VRAM) are two completely separate items.

The GDDR6 (Graphics DDR 6) RAM is ONLY used by the graphics card, nothing else -- it's also soldered right onto graphics card circuit board.

You can use DDR3 RAM with a graphics card that uses GDDR6...hell, even HBM2 VRAM.

That should answer most of Questions #1 ~ #3.

 

Your CPU supports DDR4 RAM, and you selected DDR4 desktop RAM.

Good to go there.

Knocked out Questions #3 and #4.

 

Correct, the i9-9900K only officially supports up to DDR4-2666.

Anything above is considered OVERCLOCKING (O.C.), and *CAN* void your CPU's warranty.

It is like tuning your car's engine to higher HP than stock -- if something goes wrong, it is not covered.

This is what an Intel Support Staff told me, when I answer that yes, I had XMP enabled -- just being honest (he didn't deny my warranty, though)

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As you used XMP to overclock the system, leading to cause system issues and also could void any potential warranty on the future.

 

For more information please refer to:

https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/processors/Limited_Warranty_8.5x11_for_Web_English.pdf

 

With this information being said, I want to really help you out.

That should answer Question #5.

 

When the motherboard / CPU manufacturer uses the term "DIMM", they are referring to the number of DRAM / memory slots.

The "4 DIMMs" you are referring to means there are 4 DDR4 DRAM memory slots on the motherboard.

This should answer Question #6.

 

 

You should be good to go!

 

[Jurrunio]

1. Yes but it doesnt apply in this case. DDR number refers to DDR types, e.g. DDR3 and DDR4, not frequency. In other words, the system is fine, your question is not. Frequency is just a setting with a really large adjustment range, with Intel CPUs even 4000MHz is really easy to do, no problem here

 

5. Yes since factory specs maxes out at 2666MHz, but voltage and temperature are what can harm the CPU, not frequency.

 

Besides, they can't void your warranty if you deny that you overclocked anything (even a weak overclock can void the warranty though)

 

6. DIMM count just refers to the number of sticks, you can totally run less than number of slots on the board though you should at least use as many sticks as the CPU has memory channels, which is 2.

[Guest]

Why are you not willing to listen to other builds ? Seems to me like you are wasting a lot of money right there. Anyhow if you want to throw your money at Intel then at least get a better board i.e Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Elite/ Pro/ Pro wifi.

 

[Spainz]

Thank you everyone, that was surprising helpful lol.