Will this memory work well with motherboard?

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earlyraven

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Motherboard: MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition
Processor: AMD FX-4300

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231659
G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C10D-16GAB
DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000)
Timing 10-12-12-31
Cas Latency 10
Voltage 1.6V

Motherboard states support for up to 2,000 MHz (or 2,133 MHZ if O.C). https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/970A-SLI-Krait-Edition.html#hero-specification I do not plan to overclock. Can I run this memory at 2,000 MHz in this motherboard without any issues? Would doing so void the warranty?
 
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The MC (memory controller) is the defining factor - the 970 chipset on the mobo may well handle 2000 even 2133, which is no good to you if you are trying to run say a 965 (which was the first AMD CPU that can reliably run 1600 sticks. Aslo have to keep in mind all individual CPUs in a given line are just that - INDIVIDUAL - i.e. some 8350s have trouble running 1866 others can easily run 2400. With a 4300 I generally look to 1600 first - if all is well then try going to 1866 and possibly higher (though somewhat doubtful ;) )
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So, to clarify... The motherboard restricts ram to speed of 2,000 MHz (though, I haven't seen any ram marketed at 2,000 MHz... just 1866 or 2133).... but the CPU further restricts ram down to speed of 1866MHz?
 
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The MC (memory controller) is the defining factor - the 970 chipset on the mobo may well handle 2000 even 2133, which is no good to you if you are trying to run say a 965 (which was the first AMD CPU that can reliably run 1600 sticks. Aslo have to keep in mind all individual CPUs in a given line are just that - INDIVIDUAL - i.e. some 8350s have trouble running 1866 others can easily run 2400. With a 4300 I generally look to 1600 first - if all is well then try going to 1866 and possibly higher (though somewhat doubtful ;) )
 
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