DDR4 Ram Help

[Khaylix]

So I ordered this kit of RAM: http://gskill.com/en/product/f4-3200c14q-32gtz

Mobo: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-A/

Unfortunately I am having doubts as it will be arriving soon and I just happened to come across an article that stated something along the lines of "many times, higher frequency RAM will require manual tweaks in order to be stable". It also said something about higher frequency RAM actually hindering performance due to the motherboard trying to keep the ram stable. Thing is, i wouldnt know how to make those manual tweaks to stablize the RAM.

So my question is: should I have a problem with this kit? And, if so, what kind of RAM should I be looking at to avoid potential problems?

Honestly, I chose this kit because the frequency was high as well as having a fairly low CAS latency for the speed. But perhaps i should be looking for something else?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Tradesman1]

What CPU? That will be the deciding factor, The TridentZ are great sticks, I've got the 3200 in both 2x16GB and 4x8GB. To run full 3200 it may require a bit of a CPU OC. But it should be relatively painless. If you get them and have any problems, respond here and I can give you a hand ith them 😉

 

[Khaylix]

The CPU is the Skylake 6700k. I really appreciate the help. This is my first build so Im nervous im gonna screw something up.

Edit: if im not running at the full 3200 will the latency be effected as well?

 

[Tradesman1]

Should be fine 😉 I've got the 6600K also and am playing with a 48GB config of these 😉

 

[Khaylix]

Hey Tradesman. Quick question. Im putting my pc together now but my cpu cooler blocks the first two dimm slots. Would I be fine putting them in the second set or do I have to fill up the first slots well... First?

 

[Mattib 050]

Would I be fine putting them in the second set or do I have to fill up the first slots well... First?

Hey, take a look at page 21 of the motherboard's manual.
You should be fine to install the RAM in the second and fourth furthest slots from the cpu. If you put it in the furthest two, it'll probably run in single-channel mode so will be a bit slower (I'm not sure if you'll notice any actual difference, outside of benchmarks).
You could try putting the fan for your cpu cooler on the far side, so it's pulling instead of pushing

 

[Tradesman1]

What Cooler?

 

[Khaylix]

Cryorog h5 ultimate

 

[Tradesman1]

I believe you can raise the fan a bit, might help