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Fieldsy12
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do i have to have a certain motherboard to overclock my cpu and what type of ram do i need for a lga 1150 socket

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It depends on the CPU and motherboard. If you're going to be using/building an Intel based machine with the LGA 1150 socket, you will need a Z series motherboard and a K series CPU to overclock. As far as the RAM is concerned, DDR4 is recommended by Intel. The specific modules that have been verified to work with the motherboard will vary by the motherboard, and motherboard manufacturers. 

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Just now, Godlygamer23 said:

It depends on the CPU and motherboard. If you're going to be using/building an Intel based machine with the LGA 1150 socket, you will need a Z series motherboard and a K series CPU to overclock. As far as the RAM is concerned, DDR4 is recommended by Intel. The specific modules that have been verified to work with the motherboard will vary by the motherboard, and motherboard manufacturers. 

how can i check to see if my motherboard is a z series?

 

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Just now, Fieldsy12 said:

how can i check to see if my motherboard is a z series?

Are you using an LGA 1150 motherboard?

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Just now, Godlygamer23 said:

Are you using an LGA 1150 motherboard?

yes

 

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1 minute ago, Fieldsy12 said:

yes

In the motherboard name, it might mention the chipset. "Z170" is what it should say.

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1 minute ago, Godlygamer23 said:

In the motherboard name, it might mention the chipset. "Z170" is what it should say.

so i wont have to get a new motherboard then?

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Just now, Fieldsy12 said:

so i wont have to get a new motherboard then?

What motherboard are you using?

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5 minutes ago, Godlygamer23 said:

What motherboard are you using?

Asus H110I-PLUS D3/CSM Mini ITX 

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3 minutes ago, Fieldsy12 said:

Asus H110I-PLUS D3/CSM Mini ITX 

It is not a Z-series motherboard. The chipset is right after "ASUS." "H110."

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