Faster DDR4

[fadsarmy]

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.

[shadowsports]

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. 

[dmdilks]

There is pro & cons on this watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWgzA2C61z4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYSG7gWfRTA

[jason-uk]

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    

[gypsygib]

Apparently, despite popular belief,  faster RAM has a significant impact on framerates, at least with Skylake.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-intel-skylake-core-i5-6500-review

http://wccftech.com/fallout-4-performance-heavily-influenced-by-ram-speed-according-to-report/