MSI Z97 PC MATE with DDR3-2400?

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So I have a Z97 PC Mate from MSI, and I've been looking at upgrading my RAM to DDR3-2400 (currently have 1600 that came stock in the pre-built HP, I've seen others saying upgrading from 1600 to 2400 would be evident in performance), but the MSI site is unclear. It says it supports up to 1600, and then all the way up to 3000, but with an asterisk saying "(*OC)" (overclocking, obviously). So my question is, what does this little asterisk mean, and can I upgrade to 2400? Or is the mobo only compatible with 1600 that is overclocked to 2400 or higher, or something to that affect? This seems like a silly question as I type it, but I just wanna make sure before making a purchase. Not a wallet buster, certainly, but hey, pinching pennies :)
 
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seeing you don't have a ''K'' chip you maybe better sticking to the 1600 on a intel memory controller is max native 1600 any memory over that is considered overclocked and could require a ''bump'' of the cpu to help maintain stability or down clock the 2400 ?? [opinion]
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You can upgrade to 2400, However RAM speed does NOT (Yes it does not) Gain performance what so ever. the only time ram speed makes performance go up is if your using Intigrated Graphics.
[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWgzA2C61z4"][/video]
 
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Can't reply to posts on mobile, strangely... My CPU is an i7-4770.

Can you answer me this, if it's not worth the upgrade. Why is my memory only using max 5 gigs when I'm running multiple applications at once and my CPU is under 100% load? Like, gaming with a recording program running, video editing and rendering, etc. I have 16GB, so I feel like if my CPU is getting that loaded up, my memory should also be showing heavier use? I'll admit I'm not familiar with the complete function of RAM, more like a general understanding.
 
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seeing you don't have a ''K'' chip you maybe better sticking to the 1600 on a intel memory controller is max native 1600 any memory over that is considered overclocked and could require a ''bump'' of the cpu to help maintain stability or down clock the 2400 ?? [opinion]
 
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