Will this RAM be compatible?

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https://www.scan.co.uk/products/16gb-(2x8gb)-corsair-ddr3-vengeance-low-profile-jet-black-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-cas-10-10-10-27-x
will this ram be compatible?

i've been told by some people it will be compatible, others say i have to use 10666 RAM because apparently my motherboard is overclocked and that means I can't use 1600 mhz ram

i need help! :(

my build currently (not keeping the current 8gb RAM i have)

Zalman Z11 High Performance Gaming Case
Intel Core i5 4690K Processor overclocked to up to 4.3GHz
Akasa Venom Voodoo CPU Cooler
Asus Z97-K Motherboard
MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Graphics Card
8GB PC3-10666 DDR3 Memory
Samsung Blu Ray / DVD-RW Combi Drive
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD
st2000dm001 HDD
750watt Corsair CX750 PSU
Onboard High Definition Audio
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM
 
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First guy is correct, regardless if it is the normal or the low profile version. Both are compatible.
That is not what the O.C means in the motherboard specs. It just means it is considered overclocking for the ram to run at that speed by Intel's perspective.
The ram you linked is unbuffered.
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^^^^ when i emailed Chillblast the first guy who replied told me it was compatible (it was the normal profile RAM), then another guy tells me that this RAM (identical except it's low profile) is not compatible
"n order to check the actual size of the memory stick, please feel free open the case and measure the height of the sticks as unfortunately we don’t have this information.

The specifications for the motherboard as far as memory is concerned are as follows:
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z97K/specifications/


However, because your motherboards is overclocked you will have to stick with the PC3-10666 DDR3
I find it very hard to recommend as I cannot take responsibility in case this doesn’t work, however, you could call us on 01202068347 and we can find the best memory card for you."

thats what he told me and confused me,

but i'll trust you and buy it anyway
 
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First guy is correct, regardless if it is the normal or the low profile version. Both are compatible.
That is not what the O.C means in the motherboard specs. It just means it is considered overclocking for the ram to run at that speed by Intel's perspective.
The ram you linked is unbuffered.
 
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