RAM and SSD not listed in my motherboard's compatibility list

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Hello. I am purchasing this motherboard:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157738&ignorebbr=1

With this RAM:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231937&ignorebbr=1

and this storage:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA65C54X5749&ignorebbr=1

I made a thread a few days ago asking if the RAM would be okay with my board despite my board not supporting 3000MHz RAM. I was told it would be fine, but I neglected to mention that the RAM and also the SSD are not listed as being supported on the motherboard's QVL. I did not know at the time or I would have mentioned it.

The two QVL lists are below. If the RAM or SSD are not listed there does that mean it's definitely not compatible, or is that list not 100% inclusive? Is this something to worry about?

http://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/Z270%20Extreme4/index.asp#Memory
http://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/Z270%20Extreme4/index.asp#Storage

Also side question: Is there a point to buying RAM this fast or should I save money and go with a slower RAM? Is it noticeably faster to have 3000MHz ram over say 2400 or 2133?
 
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Intel's mainstream platform only supports dual channel - you can still put 4 memory sticks in there (what they call a quad channel kit), it just won't run any faster than 2 sticks.

That memory kit looks fine to me.

By the way, you don't need to buy that extra thermal paste. The cooler comes with a tube of the same stuff.
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The QVL is just a list of stuff they've tested and confirmed works, it doesn't mean stuff that isn't on the list won't work. In principle, any regular DDR4 should work in that board, as should any M.2-2280 SSD.

Performance gains in games and most applications from faster DDR4 tail off at around 2800-3000 MHz. It is worth spending a little extra compared to 2400 or 2133, but not a whole lot.
 
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Okay that is a relief, thank you for you reply. Do you think I should stick with the RAM I chose or go with something different? This is my entire system:

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/EliteKnightRamza/saved/Nfn8dC

The prices don't seem to vary that much with speed. I just looked and going for a slower speed is a difference of only 3-5 dollars unless I go with brands I never heard of before. There's also the difference between dual and quad channel. Should I be going for quad channel instead, and is there a different RAM you'd recommend or should I just stick with this?
 
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Intel's mainstream platform only supports dual channel - you can still put 4 memory sticks in there (what they call a quad channel kit), it just won't run any faster than 2 sticks.

That memory kit looks fine to me.

By the way, you don't need to buy that extra thermal paste. The cooler comes with a tube of the same stuff.
 
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Wow thanks you just saved me 7 bucks I didn't know it came with that paste!
 
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