Motherboard memory compatibility help

ry4n1337 · Nov 6, 2015

I have a Gigabyte GA-Z77x-UD3H motherboard and am looking to upgrade to a (2x8gb) 16gb ram kit, however I am looking at the qualified vendors on Gigabytes website and none seem to be compatible. I am looking for something like this http://, since this isnt in the QVL can it still be compatible?

R4lNM4N · Nov 6, 2015

The QVL list simply a list of RAM that the manufacturer has tested with that motherboard. Standard JEDEC voltages/timings aren't an issue on any motherboard. Modules that are tweaked (increased voltage) may pose an issue. Just get RAM that is the proper speed and doesn't exceed the max capacity and you'll be fine.

ry4n1337 · Nov 6, 2015

R4lNM4N :

so that link that i posted should run fine since it is 1600mhz 1.5volt ram, which is what the motherboard supports?

R4lNM4N · Nov 6, 2015

Correct, the motherboard maker simply isn't going to test every RAM module released. This memory in particular will run fine in dual channel mode if you populate the appropriate memory banks. Be aware that if you decide to start overclocking the memory, you may run into issues.

ry4n1337 · Nov 6, 2015

R4lNM4N :

Thank you for your help, I'm not looking to overclock or anything, just simply upgrading to a 16gb kit as i've been avoiding upgrading from 4gb since forever ago.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 6, 2015

Those modules should work , they are within spec of your board.
QVL databases are never current , due to the massive amount of releases and testing needed.

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