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August 19, 2014 6:07:27 AM

I am about to replace my current ASUS Z77-V pro motherboard which has given me some USB 3.0 issues, memory slot errors (switched slots), PCI slot errors (switched slots) and intermittent, though infrequent, BSODs. Right now it is stable, but I am down to my last remaining functioning memory and PCI slots. So, an upgrade is necessary.

I have the i7 3770k (Ivy Bridge) processor. I have an unopened replacement motherboard ready: The ASRock OC Formula Z77. According to the website, it does support the i7 3770k (Ivy Bridge). I am also planning to upgrade my memory from the 1300mhz (2 X 8GB) to 1680mhz (G Skill Ares, low-profile), 2x8GB; would this RAM work with this processor/mobo?

I am hoping this will work as 1155 motherboards are extremely hard to find these days. I've had this one sitting around unopened for a few months now, lucky I got it when I did!

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August 19, 2014 3:19:48 PM

Yes, the mobo, CPU, and DRAM all jive. That board will support DRAM up to 3000 MHz+ - 1600MHz won't be a problem.
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August 19, 2014 3:52:06 PM

ewillisva said:
I am about to replace my current ASUS Z77-V pro motherboard which has given me some USB 3.0 issues, memory slot errors (switched slots), PCI slot errors (switched slots) and intermittent, though infrequent, BSODs. Right now it is stable, but I am down to my last remaining functioning memory and PCI slots. So, an upgrade is necessary.

I have the i7 3770k (Ivy Bridge) processor. I have an unopened replacement motherboard ready: The ASRock OC Formula Z77. According to the website, it does support the i7 3770k (Ivy Bridge). I am also planning to upgrade my memory from the 1300mhz (2 X 8GB) to 1680mhz (G Skill Ares, low-profile), 2x8GB; would this RAM work with this processor/mobo?

I am hoping this will work as 1155 motherboards are extremely hard to find these days. I've had this one sitting around unopened for a few months now, lucky I got it when I did!


I would purchase Memory Modules from the QVL list on ASRock's Website. Otherwise, they may not be detected. I would think your motherboard could support it, but double check! It doesnt hurt to safe rather than sorry.
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August 19, 2014 5:29:38 PM

Jcomptech said:


I would purchase Memory Modules from the QVL list on ASRock's Website. Otherwise, they may not be detected. I would think your motherboard could support it, but double check! It doesnt hurt to safe rather than sorry.


I see the modules listed here but the G skill isn't listed under 8 GB. Perhaps I should return them and just use the XMS3 modules I have already, but those aren't listed either. Oh well. Which of the 8GB modules listed here are best? Im only familiar with Corsair and I'd rather have 8x2, and not 4x4 if possible.
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August 19, 2014 5:36:37 PM

This appears in the list of supported modules. Can anyone speak to it?
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August 19, 2014 5:37:32 PM

ewillisva said:
Jcomptech said:


I would purchase Memory Modules from the QVL list on ASRock's Website. Otherwise, they may not be detected. I would think your motherboard could support it, but double check! It doesnt hurt to safe rather than sorry.


I see the modules listed here but the G skill isn't listed under 8 GB. Perhaps I should return them and just use the XMS3 modules I have already, but those aren't listed either. Oh well. Which of the 8GB modules listed here are best? Im only familiar with Corsair and I'd rather have 8x2, and not 4x4 if possible.


You may need 4. The kits I see for 8x2 arent even 8 or 16GB. SO four is what you need. Pick these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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August 19, 2014 5:48:09 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about the QVL list. Those are the DRAM sets that the mobo manufacturer has actually tested, but it's a fraction of the DRAM available on the market. There's no way they could test all of the DRAM available on any given day, let alone keep up with new models being released. If the specs of the DRAM match the support specs for the mobo, it's probably going to work regardless of whether it's on the QVL. If you look at the QVL for my board, you'll see that according to it the 2400 G.Skill sticks that work with it are Ripjaws Zs. But my Trident Xs are running along pretty happily at their full rated overclock speed.
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August 19, 2014 5:51:41 PM

volcanoscout said:
I wouldn't worry too much about the QVL list. Those are the DRAM sets that the mobo manufacturer has actually tested, but it's a fraction of the DRAM available on the market. There's no way they could test all of the DRAM available on any given day, let alone keep up with new models being released. If the specs of the DRAM match the support specs for the mobo, it's probably going to work regardless of whether it's on the QVL. If you look at the QVL for my board, you'll see that according to it the 2400 G.Skill sticks that work with it are Ripjaws Zs. But my Trident Xs are running along pretty happily at their full rated overclock speed.


Considering this comes from a older board, I would have said your statement but tend to follow the QVL list as they update it all the time with 2012+ boards.
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August 19, 2014 5:53:58 PM

ewillisva said:
This appears in the list of supported modules. Can anyone speak to it?


Use those then if you want to spend more money. Otherwise, the ones you have now will probably work. I tend to follow the QVL list as they update them asa newer memory modules come out. Although, I do think your fine. Use the G Skill RAM if you do not want to spend more money :) 
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August 19, 2014 6:09:18 PM

I ordered the 2x8gb Kingston HyperX just to be safe. This CPU supports up to 1600 (the Ares would have been overkill, I grabbed on sale before thinking). I've had some memory issues, which may have been related to the slots in my current board so I'm going to just upgrade my RAM while I'm at it. The Ripjaws was out the question; my CPU cooler doesn't have the clearance for it.
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August 19, 2014 6:16:03 PM

ewillisva said:
I ordered the 2x8gb Kingston HyperX just to be safe. This CPU supports up to 1600 (the Ares would have been overkill, I grabbed on sale before thinking). I've had some memory issues, which may have been related to the slots in my current board so I'm going to just upgrade my RAM while I'm at it. The Ripjaws was out the question; my CPU cooler doesn't have the clearance for it.


Okay. Awesome! :)  I hope your build goes well!
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August 19, 2014 7:39:26 PM

Jcomptech said:
volcanoscout said:
I wouldn't worry too much about the QVL list. Those are the DRAM sets that the mobo manufacturer has actually tested, but it's a fraction of the DRAM available on the market. There's no way they could test all of the DRAM available on any given day, let alone keep up with new models being released. If the specs of the DRAM match the support specs for the mobo, it's probably going to work regardless of whether it's on the QVL. If you look at the QVL for my board, you'll see that according to it the 2400 G.Skill sticks that work with it are Ripjaws Zs. But my Trident Xs are running along pretty happily at their full rated overclock speed.


Considering this comes from a older board, I would have said your statement but tend to follow the QVL list as they update it all the time with 2012+ boards.


Actually, mobo manufacturers very rarely update their lists once the board is released. If they did, the list would be at least 20x the size it is now. There's no incentive for them to spend time and effort on it when they can lean on the DRAM manufacturers to do it for them. If you go to the G.Skill website, you'll find that all three versions of 2 x 8GB 1600MHz Ares are listed as compatible with the Asrock Z77 OC Formula. In fact, if you go through all of their DRAM models by speed and capacity, you'll find that the vast majority of them are compatible with most of the boards made by the major mobo manufacturers.

Go here: http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1600c9d-16gar
or here: http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1600c9d-16gab
or here: http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1600c10d-16gao

Below is a link to a very good thread posted by a G.Skill site administrator named Tradesman, who is also a moderator and DRAM guru in this forum (he goes by Tradesman1 here), that addresses DRAM compatibility and QVLs.

thttp://www.gskill.us/forum/showthread.php?p=69903
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