Processor Compatability for RAM

[Hiro Hamada]

Hi I am going to buy MSI ATX z370 a PRO motherboard that tells me it supports a wide range of DDR4 RAM with multiple frequencies. I've got one qn. Does the processor should also have to support the same or does the processor has anything to do with RAM frequency compatability? My processor is Intel i7 8700K

 

I just want to know wheather should the processor also have to support the same frequency or what?

 

My frequency of RAM is 2400MHz. I don't want more. Will it support or will there be a problem?

[AskTJ]

The Z370 board will support any DDR4 ram, as long as it isn't ECC memory. 2400MHz is fine.

 

By the way, are you really using a 212 evo on an 8700K? Are you planning to overclock? If so, the cooler wont handle it. You want something like a H110i if you want to dial in a decent overclock while staying under manageable temps.

[RollinLower]

will work fine! your CPU should work with any model of DDR4 memory, as long as it isn't ECC (server memory)

[PineyCreek]

The CPU has an integrated memory controller, so it's only compatible with a particular standard (DDR3 vs DDR4).  You're ok with more 2400 GHz DDR4 non-ECC memory.

[Hiro Hamada]

1 minute ago, AskTJ said:

The Z370 board will support any DDR4 ram, as long as it isn't ECC memory. 2400MHz is fine.

 

By the way, are you really using a 212 evo on an 8700K? Are you planning to overclock? If so, the cooler wont handle it. You want something like a H110i if you want to dial in a decent overclock while staying under manageable temps.

 

6 minutes ago, AskTJ said:

The Z370 board will support any DDR4 ram, as long as it isn't ECC memory. 2400MHz is fine.

 

By the way, are you really using a 212 evo on an 8700K? Are you planning to overclock? If so, the cooler wont handle it. You want something like a H110i if you want to dial in a decent overclock while staying under manageable temps.

I have ordered a corsair h45 cooler

[AskTJ]

2 minutes ago, Hiro Hamada said:

I have ordered a corsair h45 cooler

Are you planning to overclock?

[Hiro Hamada]

2 minutes ago, AskTJ said:

Are you planning to overclock?

Yes overclock the processor not the RAM

[AskTJ]

3 minutes ago, Hiro Hamada said:

Yes overclock the processor not the RAM

How far? What speed are you aiming for?

[Hiro Hamada]

40 minutes ago, AskTJ said:

How far? What speed are you aiming for?

I have no idea