DDR3 RAM with an i3-7100

[CCool6]

Hello guys and gals. I want to upgrade my PC and switch my FX-6300 with an i3-7100. I have 16 GB of DDR3 1.5V RAM and don't want to buy new RAM, the Mobo I want to use (Asus B150M-C D3 Intel B150) supports DDR3, can I use my old RAM with the CPU? If not, can I use the i3-6100?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get a B250 a B150 might not have a BIOS to boot Kaby Lake.

B250 and DDR4 MEMORY.

 

[CCool6]

So, no DDR3 then?

 

[atljsf]

iirc 7th gen cpus will have problems with ddr3, yes, new memory is required for the new i3

 

[geofelt]

That motherboard requires low voltage DDR3 ram, and will not support 1.5v ram.
DDR3 ram is in some demand, you can get about $70 for it on ebay.
A budget build may not really benefit from more than 8gb.

Lastly, there is not much difference between the I3-7100@3.9 and the cheaper G4620@3.7

 

[Calvin7]

Asus B150M-C D3

Asus lists no 7th Generation Kaby Lake CPUs as being supported with DDR3 model. Only 6th Generation Skylake is supported.
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/B150M-C-D3/HelpDesk_CPU/

 

[SkyStormy]

don't listen those who claim Skylake processors don't work with DDR3 rams. I have been using a Skylake processor with DDR3 ram for over 3 years now without any problem. Motherboard died 5 days before its warranty expires (after 2 years and 360 days ), got a new replacement and it works too without a problem. I suggest you to go and check the motherboard's processor/RAM compatibility list. if it's there, then it works without any problem.