Does Dimm slots have to match?

[GL9106]

I have a DDR4 motherboard H110I and does it matter as long as I have the correct type of RAM?

 

[rgd1101]

dimm slot have to match what?

 

[drtweak]

what do you mean? If you have a DDR4 board you need to get DDR4 RAM if that is what you are talking about.

 

[GL9106]

I was wondering if Dimm slot has to match the ram model

 

[Math Geek]

are you thinking of ram speed?? still confused what you're asking about.

you have to have the right type of ram (ddr2/3/4) for the slot. the speed (1866/2133/2400....) will only run as fast as the mobo can handle. so 3000 speed ram in a 2133 slot will run at 2133 speed but should run.

at least this is what i think you're asking about

 

[thx1138v2]

Yes, it matters. It will depend on the specific model of Asus H110I that you have. Some H110I's use DDR3 and some use DDR4 RAM.

Go to the Asus web site and find the specifications page for the specific model. Scroll down to the memory section of the specifications page.

DDR3 RAM won't fit in DDR4 sockets and vice versa. SODIMM modules will not fit in DIMM sockets and vice versa. ECC RAM usually won't work in a non-ECC motherboard and vice versa. Registered DRAM won't work in an unbuffered motherboard and vice versa.

The speed matters somewhat. It doesn't make sense to buy DRAM rated for faster speeds than what your motherboard supports. You'll pay a higher price for the faster DRAM but you won't be able to use the higher speed.

 

[GL9106]

It's DDr4 and max MHz is 2133 so I know what to get now