DDR4 compatible with any CPU, motherboards?

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Hey guys i am a new in the pc building world.
I really want to build a computer that i wont need to worry about its performance for some time.
There for i want to add ddr4 rams. But i dont know what cpu's and motherboards are compatible with ddr4. If someone could expain me for what i need to look when chosing the right parts, so i dont get something wrong.
Thanks!
 
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You have your component selection priorities wrong.
It turns out that the performance difference between ddr3 and ddr4 is minimal.
And the difference between slow and fast speeds is minimal too.
The total capacity of ram is most important, and two sticks is better than one.

1. Pick the cpu you need.
2. Pick the motherboard that supports that cpu.
3. Pick the ram capacity you need and make certain that it is compatible with your motherboard.
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Yes, as long as the CPU is compatible with the motherboard then the 3 go together. What configuration were you planning? It's important to note that DDR4 will not help you much more than DDR3, particularly the low-end DDR4. RAM is not like some sort of glorifying performance enhancer.
 
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I have a similar issue. I've purchased an i7 600k and Maximus Viii MOBO and want to get compatible DDR4 RAM. I want 2x8GB but I'm unsure about 'form factor'. I've read that higer mhz and lower timings are better so will try to get those.
 
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I'd get something like 2666Mhz and above. If you can, snag yourself saome DDR4-3000Mhz or DDR4-3200Mhz, such as G Skill Trident Z. The higher frequency DDR4 has much better frequency/timings ratio than the lower frequency. The ratio is what is important, though timings and frequency individually are important, too.
 
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You have your component selection priorities wrong.
It turns out that the performance difference between ddr3 and ddr4 is minimal.
And the difference between slow and fast speeds is minimal too.
The total capacity of ram is most important, and two sticks is better than one.

1. Pick the cpu you need.
2. Pick the motherboard that supports that cpu.
3. Pick the ram capacity you need and make certain that it is compatible with your motherboard.
 
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I wasnt planning much. Thats why i asked beforehand. my city's hardware shop recommended ddr4. But since im not good in such stuff i wanted to confirm it here. May i ask if you have any recommendation for a computer that can run new games and be good at rendering stuff ( need it for education, like photoshop, adobe premiere).

Thanks for the anwser :)
 
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Do you have any recoomendation for a cpu that can handle rendering in programs like adobe premiere or photoshop. thanks !

 
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Around 1400 $. No need for OS
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.34 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1340.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-23 17:13 EST-0500

^^Now that's good RAM.
 
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With your budget, you can buy the best.
That would be a i7-6700K or a i7-4790K.
I favor the 6700K which uses ddr4, but due to high demand, retailers are jacking up the prices.
The 4790K is a gen older, but still very capable. It uses ddr3.

In either case, buy a 2 x 8gb kit of ram.
Buy a ssd of 240gb for windows at least.

For games, a GTX970 would be appropriate for 1080P gaming.
If you have aspirations of 4k gaming, a GTX98oti will be needed, and that will likely bust your budget.
 
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Thanks ! :D
 
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