Can the FX8-8350 run along side Vengeance RAM?

MaxBaker

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When I have been researching the Vengeance RAM, I have come across many saying at the bottom of each spec page that it is compatible with Intel 3rd and 4th core etc. However, there is no mention of AMD cpu's anywhere, (this is on 16gb RAM) however, in other places there are mentions of AMD CPUs (for like 8gb RAM etc). So, is the 8350 compatible with 16gb ram and if so, do I take the risk of buying it, even if it doesn't mention AMD cpus in the compatibility section.
I also know that some do mention that they are compatible, however, I might want to buy one that says it isn't(I hope that makes sense ;D)
(Also, the motherboard is a Crosshair V Formula-Z (Am3+) so that is able to have 16 gb ram easily

Thanks ahead of time ;D
Max
 
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That's not how it works. RAM Support comes form the motherboard, mostly. The CPU only has to step in time with the clock frequency.

Your motherboard supports up to 32 GBs of DDR3 2133 Overclocked memory over 4 DIMMS.

That would be 8GBs per DIMM over all modules for 32 GBs.

The highest supported memory frequency for the FX-8350 is 1866 Mhz.

It will work with your CPU regardless of speeds. If you buy 2133 memory, and the CPU only supports 1800, it will automatically clock down your memory to the highest supported by the CPU.

Yes, it is compatible. But purchase the right memory for the best efficiency.

MaxBaker

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Thank you for the fast reply.
Its good to hear that DDR3 works with the stuff I am going to get, however, I am still confused on why the Compatibility doesnt list AMD cpu's :/
 

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That's not how it works. RAM Support comes form the motherboard, mostly. The CPU only has to step in time with the clock frequency.

Your motherboard supports up to 32 GBs of DDR3 2133 Overclocked memory over 4 DIMMS.

That would be 8GBs per DIMM over all modules for 32 GBs.

The highest supported memory frequency for the FX-8350 is 1866 Mhz.

It will work with your CPU regardless of speeds. If you buy 2133 memory, and the CPU only supports 1800, it will automatically clock down your memory to the highest supported by the CPU.

Yes, it is compatible. But purchase the right memory for the best efficiency.
 
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MaxBaker

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Thank you also for the Fast reply, and I will indeed be careful when picking the RAM thank you for the clear explanation ;D
It was very clear too