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Faster DDR4

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Faster DDR4
« on: March 11, 2016, 04:51:56 am »
Hi. Is there any benefit in running faster DDR4 with the z170x-gaming 7 board and 6700K? I'm using ddr4 2400 but was thinking of replacing them with 3200. Thanks.

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Re: Faster DDR4
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2016, 02:35:52 pm »
Faster memory can give you more stability and in some cases greater overclocking headroom.  However, this can yield a system that needs more tinkering (trial and error) to get things right.  Faster memory also often uses a higher number of clocks meaning more are needed to achieve the same operation.  Memory with lower latency is considered more desirable than higher latency memory, but higher latency memory is typically more over-clockable due to its greater bandwidth capability.

You should determine what OC you are looking for and buy the memory most suited to achieve that speed. This may not be the fastest available, so having the fastest memory isn't best for every situation. 
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Re: Faster DDR4
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2016, 02:43:20 pm »
« Last Edit: March 11, 2016, 02:48:28 pm by dmdilks »
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Re: Faster DDR4
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2016, 05:06:00 pm »
if you're just gaming there is no point at all to have faster memory, it wont make any difference at all , in fact as far as gaming goes there next to no difference between drr3 1600mhz and ddr4 2666mhz as far as fps goes ,, just have a google and you will see :)   
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Re: Faster DDR4
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2016, 05:34:01 pm »