CPU and RAM Compatible

[GlenChan]

Good Day should i follow the specs of the CPU for the RAM type? for example intel core-i7 3970X has maximum up to 1600 mhz what should i do for this? should i go with 2400 mhz? c'uz i go with x79 platforms with 64 GB of RAM and i doubt with the frequency of the RAM. Help me for this. i will use msi big bang xpower 2 and it carry up to 2400 mhz for ram frequency but cpu 3970X has only 1600 mhz memory type. help to figure this out for good. tnx and God Bless.

 

[icypyro]

Good Day should i follow the specs of the CPU for the RAM type? for example intel core-i7 3970X has maximum up to 1600 mhz what should i do for this? should i go with 2400 mhz? c'uz i go with x79 platforms with 64 GB of RAM and i doubt with the frequency of the RAM. Help me for this. i will use msi big bang xpower 2 and it carry up to 2400 mhz for ram frequency but cpu 3970X has only 1600 mhz memory type. help to figure this out for good. tnx and God Bless.

The 3970x only officially supports 1600 mhz RAM, but you can overclock ram to be the speed you want. However even if you overclock your ram, you won't be seeing any noticeable performance increases in gaming. The only time you will is in video editing etc.

 

[GlenChan]

Tnx sir, Sorry i forgot this is for heavy 3D rendering, should i use 2400 mhz instead?

 

[icypyro]

Tnx sir, Sorry i forgot this is for heavy 3D rendering, should i use 2400 mhz instead?

Yes. The higher clock rate will DEFINITELY speed up your rendering times, especially since it's quad channel memory on the board you are using.