Quick Motherboard question.

[KSiG]

Hello im interested in buying a new motherboard the one I want says that the memory supported(RAM) is 1600MHZ(OverClocking) does this mean it only supports 1600mhz if i overclock it. Heres the link some one please help me... CompUSA.com | 870-G45 | MSI 870-G45 Motherboard


Thanks - KSiG

[FlyingFish]

By default most RAM runs at 1333mhz. This motherboard will support overclocking the memory up to 1600, but you'll have to overclock the memory to get there. Even if you buy memory rated at 1600 it will run at 1333 by default, but memory that is rated for 1333 is guaranteed to run at that speed when you do get around to overclocking.

[Borg]

Yeah, not worth it.... imho. 1333MHz should be good enough but to each their own.

If you have to go AMD, I'd get a 990FX motherboard, make sure it's AM3+ socket so you could upgrade to bulldozer if you ever wanted.

[KSiG]

Originally Posted by FlyingFish

By default most RAM runs at 1333mhz. This motherboard will support overclocking the memory up to 1600, but you'll have to overclock the memory to get there. Even if you buy memory rated at 1600 it will run at 1333 by default, but memory that is rated for 1333 is guaranteed to run at that speed when you do get around to overclocking.

So corsair vengence 8GB (1600mhz) will work?

[NSdeadly1]

Yes it'll work. But i'd check the QVL for that board before buying just to make sure. And like someone said, why not go for an AM3+ board for future upgrades?