quick question on intel g3258 memory specs

[Walker998]

at first glance looks like the value 2400mhz ram i chosen before is out because it seems support 1333mhz which is a surprisingly slow speed and i want confirmation, besides that does the ram NEED to be 1.5v or under; this may seem dumb since i'm looking at intel's official specs but i just want to be sure.

EDIT: if i go be with higher speed ram than the one is supports will it be compatible but just run at the supported speed? 

[runit3]

Ran 2400MHz fine when I had a G3258. Should be no problem if you're on a Z97 board.

[itachipirate]

The Intel 4590 and newer CPUs still only "officially" support like 1333mhz or 1600mhz. The CPU isn't what you have to worry about at all, it will take w/e RAM the motherboard supports.

 

TL:DR Only go by your motherboard max RAM speed

[Walker998]

thanks, also a quick run-down of the compatible chipsets and primarily difference please? sorry, i normally go with AMD but the build which is for my mum only needs a dual core.

[Walker998]

just before this thread goes too old, can the ram be of a higher voltage than shown on the cpu spec sheet?

[ThomasD]

The Intel 4590 and newer CPUs still only "officially" support like 1333mhz or 1600mhz. The CPU isn't what you have to worry about at all, it will take w/e RAM the motherboard supports.

 

TL:DR Only go by your motherboard max RAM speed

Generally yes, but not always on non-OC supporting boards like H81 and B85.  While the board specs may list support for 1600 mhz RAM, this only applies when the CPU (e.g. a 4590) also supports the higher speed.  With a G3258 on some of those boards the best you'll do is 1333 mhz.