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Hi everyone.

 

I have noob question about ram speeds and cpu compatibility.

 

In the ''How to build the ultimate 4k gaming pc'' video i saw Linus using 2400mhz ram with a core i7 4930k but this processor only supports DDR3 - 1333/1600/1866 ram speed. 

 

What this means?

 

Sorry for my bad English.

 

 

 

 

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erm

you can OC your RAM the same way you OC your CPU!

the I7 4930k should support all speeds though so i don't know what you're talking about - maybe it's the Motherboard you're talking about?

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the I7 4930k should support all speeds though so i don't know what you're talking about - maybe it's the Motherboard you're talking about?

OP is right about the supported ram speeds. Remember, in this modern age of technology the memory controller is in the CPU.

But yea, overclocking is the correct answer.

 

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erm

you can OC your RAM the same way you OC your CPU!

the I7 4930k should support all speeds though so i don't know what you're talking about - maybe it's the Motherboard you're talking about?

http://ark.intel.com/products/77780

 

In the memory specs!

 

OP is right about the supported ram speeds. Remember, in this modern age of technology the memory controller is in the CPU.

But yea, overclocking is the correct answer.

OC the cpu right? Thanks  ;)

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Ocing the ram is what he meant.

If your ram supports speeds higher than the memory controller in your CPU then technically you're only OCing the memory controller.

It's a bit confusing, I know. But the important part is that you can do it, but it's not officially supported by Intel.

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Max native (without OC) for a 4930k is 1866. Anything higher and you'll be ocing. Though I really don't see the need for anything higher on that platform for what your mentioning.

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If your ram supports speeds higher than the memory controller in your CPU then technically you're only OCing the memory controller.

It's a bit confusing, I know. But the important part is that you can do it, but it's not officially supported by Intel.

'Technically' 

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'Technically'

and we are on a tech forum ....

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