Making new ram work at 2400, PCpartpicker says not really?

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I finally have most of my parts for my upgrade on my system which is a EVGA 980 Ti SC+ and G Skill Trident X 32GB kit at 2400. This is great but something caught my eye on PCpartpicker about my ram. It says for my i5 4690K that it won't go to that speed of 2400 easily. Heres what it says on the site,


The G.Skill Trident X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell Refresh CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.

Should I be concerned or just go with it since there really isn't any issues? But if some please let me know on how to make this work.


Also heres the link to the ram on Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231590
 
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Tradesman1
You'll be fine with that CPU and mobo, that mobo should support up through 3000 and prob higher, and your CPU should have no problem with it (may need a slight CPU OC for 2400). And 1.65 is perfectly safe. Can't think of ANY Z97 mobos that can't run 2400 (note the Sabertooth says 1866, but it can run 2400 ;) )
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Well 1.5v is about the voltage most memory works at with the xmp option in your bios disabled.

When you enable Xmp mode in your bios settings, the memory will be overclocked to run at the stated 2400Mhz speed setting.
And the voltage of the memory modules is raised to 1.65 volts in all cases.
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Simply look at the motherboard you have bought,the brand, and it`s model number.

And see if it allows for 1.65v memory voltage settings.

It will state it in the main list of specifications on the motherboard makers website.


 
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You'll be fine with that CPU and mobo, that mobo should support up through 3000 and prob higher, and your CPU should have no problem with it (may need a slight CPU OC for 2400). And 1.65 is perfectly safe. Can't think of ANY Z97 mobos that can't run 2400 (note the Sabertooth says 1866, but it can run 2400 ;) )
 
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