Should the CPU also be compatible with the RAM ?

knowledge2121 · Mar 20, 2016

I looked up the CPU that I am going to buy on intel's site :

http://ark.intel.com/products/88196/Intel-Core-i7-6700-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_00-GHz

under memory specifications/memory types it says :

DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V

what does that mean ?

utroz · Mar 20, 2016

That means that it supports both DDR3L and DDR4. It depends on what motherboard you buy. Some boards support DDR3L but most support DDR4.

Tradesman1 · Mar 20, 2016

The CPU (with DDR4) supports 2133 as the default. Most 6700(s) will run up through 3400-2666 rather easily, above that say 2800 and up is hit or miss

photonboy · Mar 20, 2016

1) The MOTHERBOARD is what you look at to determine memory support.

2) DDR4 2666MHz CL16 recommended for that CPU (dual-stick kit, either 2x4GB or 2x8GB)

Example: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2666c16

Tradesman1 · Mar 20, 2016

In part true, but a Z170 mobo can often take in excess of 3600 DRAM, H170s have often been tested up to 3000. With the non-K 6700 it becomes a CPU dependent (and that's individual CPU, some 6700s easily run 3200 others can't get past 2666 (haven't seen any yet that can't run 2666)...

knowledge2121 · Mar 21, 2016

how about Intel Core i5-6500 ? what type of RAM should I buy for this CPU ?

utroz · Mar 21, 2016

If you check the spec sheet it will say the exact same thing as the 6700. It all depends on what motherboard you get for it. I would get DDR4 personally. As far as speed it really depends on what I can get for a good deal. Probably 2400-2600Mhz.

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