EVGA FTW z170 RAM compability

DarkTakua · Oct 6, 2015

Hi,

Recently my new EVGA FTW z170 motherboard came in and I tried to insert my old DDR3 RAM from the z77 chipset. I discovered that it didn't fit! I thought that DDR3 was supposed to be compatible for the z170 chipset - what's wrong?

So, since it isn't compatible, I decided to search for some new ram, particularly the G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 2x8gb DDR4 RAM (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0DBGFC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00). Will it be compatible with my motherboard (http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-LGA-1151-3200mHz-Motherboard-140-SS-E177-KR/dp/B013ALA6T0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1444111335&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+z170+ftw) since it is not on the RAM list (https://www.evga.com/support/motherboard/)?

MarkW · Oct 6, 2015

Almost all Z170 motherboards need DDR4 memory.

Only one type of DDR3 can be supported, and most Z170 motherboards (including yours) simply do not support DDR3 in any form. And that one type of DDR3 memory is only DDR3LP (low power) and only at 1.2 volts. Using any higher voltage DDR3 can destroy the memory controller in your CPU. Effectively killing the CPU.

As for compatibility, compare any memory you intend to buy with this list until you find an exact match for a kit of memory on this list:
http://www.evga.com/support/motherboard/

DarkTakua · Oct 6, 2015

Ah ok, thanks for the information.

I do not see the RAM on the list, but theoretically, the RAM I chose should work right?

MarkW · Oct 6, 2015

CPU list is at the top (all 2 of them), and then the memory is below that.

Take the time to find memory that has been tested with that motherboard. it is worth the effort.

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