Are there any z87 motherboards that take DDR3 1333?

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Charlie LaVoy

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So I've got a build I've been using at work for the past 4 years. I've been slowly upgrading parts, first getting extra RAM, then putting in an SSD drive to boot from, getting a better wireless card, basic stuff like that. Now I'm really itching to get in on this 4th-gen i7 wagon, but I'd have to change out my old LGA 1156 mobo for an 1150. Everyone speaks very highly of the Z87 chipset, so I'm trying to find one that I could buy that wouldn't force me to buy new RAM. I currently have 16GB of DDR3-1333, and I can only seem to find boards that support 1600. What's the verdict, is 1333 obsolete?
 
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Dear,

There is no such thing as 1333MHz being obsoleted. Thing is whichever RAM you get whose bus speed is set at above 1333MHz be it like 1600MHz or 1866MHz or 2400MHz, your mobo will automatically set it at 1333MHz and you'll have to OC or use XMP profiling to get its rated speed.

Yes your don't need new RAM for your new will be buying mobo. Current one will work on any Z87 mobo.

If you are really into gaming and overclocking then go for Z87 otherwise stick to H87 or whatever you have. My Humble Opinion.

Regards,
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You can still use that RAM. In fact if you install a RAM, it will automatically run at 1333MHz by default in the new systems. This is to ensure that the computer can operate in stable condition. There is a JEDEC standard built in to the RAM that it will run at 1333MHz onto every motherboard you install with. My 2400MHz ran at 1333MHz first before I overclocked it.
 
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Dear,

There is no such thing as 1333MHz being obsoleted. Thing is whichever RAM you get whose bus speed is set at above 1333MHz be it like 1600MHz or 1866MHz or 2400MHz, your mobo will automatically set it at 1333MHz and you'll have to OC or use XMP profiling to get its rated speed.

Yes your don't need new RAM for your new will be buying mobo. Current one will work on any Z87 mobo.

If you are really into gaming and overclocking then go for Z87 otherwise stick to H87 or whatever you have. My Humble Opinion.

Regards,
 
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Dear Charlie LaVoy,

Has your query been answered satisfactorily? If you have more questions pl let me know. Thanks
 
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Wait, so all this RAM that's up for sale on newegg as 1600 actually has to be overclocked to attain the advertised speed? Or is that only IF it's installed in my Mobo that has a max speed of 1333?
 
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