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I just needed a few pointers from the experts regarding the system that I'm building. Here's my plan for cpu, mobo, and ram:

Intel Core i5 4460 3.2ghz
MSI Z97 PC Mate
G.Skill Sniper Series 16gb(2x8gb) 2400mhz

My questions:
This mobo supports the 2400mhz ram, but will the cpu cause any problems since it is not overclockable? If so, would an i5 4690k be worth the money instead of keeping the i5 4460 with a cap on the frequency?

I'm not an expert at this stuff and have just recently dabbled in it a bit. So be gentle!
 
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Actually that really doesn't matter. On default settings with no XMP enabled, Intel CPUs actually run RAM at DDR3-1333. But on Sky Lake CPUs, with DDR4, that requirement no longer exists. The DDR3-1600 frequency requirement is really for Intel's RMA purposes only. You will most likely never have to RMA an Intel CPU, but in the rare chance that you do there's a number of things that they will ask you, and RAM frequency is one of them (you will also have to save the boxed fan and CPU box). If you want to use DDR3-2400, you're safe. What matters more is the voltage. Intel motherboards require RAM be run at 1.5V as opposed...
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I plan on using the system mainly for gaming which I understand 2400mhz won't be a huge bump in performance.

I just already had this ram on hand so I figured I'd ask!

Running the 2400mhz natively at 1600mhz shouldn't cause a problem, then? Is it worth it to spend the extra 40ish dollars for the 4690k?
 
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Actually that really doesn't matter. On default settings with no XMP enabled, Intel CPUs actually run RAM at DDR3-1333. But on Sky Lake CPUs, with DDR4, that requirement no longer exists. The DDR3-1600 frequency requirement is really for Intel's RMA purposes only. You will most likely never have to RMA an Intel CPU, but in the rare chance that you do there's a number of things that they will ask you, and RAM frequency is one of them (you will also have to save the boxed fan and CPU box). If you want to use DDR3-2400, you're safe. What matters more is the voltage. Intel motherboards require RAM be run at 1.5V as opposed to 1.65V. I have two rigs that both use 2400, it's better for overclocking and it's perfectly fine to run as long as your motherboard allows the high speeds to be used. On H97 that should not be a problem.
 
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