DDR3 LGA 1151 Motherboards?

[CryCeti]

I have seem some motherboards that supports skylake and DDR3? I thought Skylake does not support DDR3 RAM sticks? Here are examples of the motherboards.

https://www.asus.com/sa-en/Motherboards/H170-PLUS-D3/
https://www.asus.com/sa-en/Motherboards/B150-PLUS-D3/

DDR4 8gb ram costs 90$
DDR3 8gb ram costs 60$

 

[Wolfshadw]

No, those are not misprints.

Those Skylake capable motherboard do support DDR3 RAM. Those motherboard manufacturers are targeting those people who have a low upgrade budget and already have DDR3 RAM. If you need to purchase RAM for your new system, I would strongly recommend you purchase a motherboard that supports DDR4 RAM and matching memory to go with it.

-Wolf sends

 

[Supahos]

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/memory/#Z=8192002&s=402133 both of those prices are horribly inflated.... Yes the CPU supports both, but faster memory is crucial to make skylake perform its best

 

[CryCeti]

8GB of DDR4 2400mhz here is 90$, worth it? also, does it mean skylake can use ddr3? because im confused right now

 

[Wolfshadw]

It's motherboard dependent. You can either get a motherboard that supports DDR3 or a motherboard that supports DDR4. You cannot install DDR3 RAM in a motherboard that supports DDR4 and you cannot install DDR4 RAM in a motherboard that supports DDR3.

-Wolf sends

 

[Sakkura]

8GB of DDR4 2400mhz here is 90$, worth it? also, does it mean skylake can use ddr3? because im confused right now

Yes, Skylake supports DDR3. Officially it only supports it at voltages up to 1.35V though, and standard voltage for DDR3 is 1.5V (there are even some kits rated at 1.65V).

 

[CryCeti]

So that means if the motherboard supports DDR3, I can use Skylake with DDR3 RAM?

BUt then there's a likely chance i will go with DDR4. Just asking ^^

 

[Wolfshadw]

Correct. If the motherboard support DDR3, then you need to purchase DDR3 RAM. If the motherboard supports DDR4, then you need to purchase DDR4 RAM.

-Wolf sends

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... The Cpu's are considered 6th generation, and not Z77 compatible...
The transition between DDR2 and DDR3, we saw MB's with both support, but capacity and Voltage between the two, made these boards, un-predictable at times... DDR4, DDR3 and DDR3L are different voltages, The 6th generation CPU's are spec'd at a lower Voltage than typical DDR3 use. So I'm concerned with How the MB makers are making this work... bridge circuit?

 

[CryCeti]

it turns out that using DDR3 RAM at its stock settings could actually be detrimental for the health of your processor.

I saw that and its what really worries me.

Red it here: http://wccftech.com/skylake-does-not-support-ddr3-damage-ddr3l-only/

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... From my experience I would avoid a MB with a "transitional" memory slots... And the above article should confirm your fears.

 

[Sakkura]

it turns out that using DDR3 RAM at its stock settings could actually be detrimental for the health of your processor.

I saw that and its what really worries me.

Red it here: http://wccftech.com/skylake-does-not-support-ddr3-damage-ddr3l-only/

It could. Most regular DDR3 will still be able to run at 1.35V, even if it's rated at 1.5V. But in any case, the risk of damage may be lower than they claim. Intel's previous CPU architectures have officially only supported up to 1.5V, but many people have run DDR3 at 1.65V without issues.

Still, DDR4 is getting pretty close in price and offers higher speed as well as ease of mind regarding voltages.

 

[CryCeti]

it turns out that using DDR3 RAM at its stock settings could actually be detrimental for the health of your processor.

I saw that and its what really worries me.

Red it here: http://wccftech.com/skylake-does-not-support-ddr3-damage-ddr3l-only/

It could. Most regular DDR3 will still be able to run at 1.35V, even if it's rated at 1.5V. But in any case, the risk of damage may be lower than they claim. Intel's previous CPU architectures have officially only supported up to 1.5V, but many people have run DDR3 at 1.65V without issues.

Still, DDR4 is getting pretty close in price and offers higher speed as well as ease of mind regarding voltages.

the thing is, DDR4 costs 30$ more than DDr3, do you think its worth it ?

 

[Sakkura]

Debatable. Maybe not in price/performance, but then again $30 isn't a lot.