[SOLVED] Is my RAM compatible with my mobo?

[prebuildregrets]

Hi. I decided on a pair of RAM but I'm not sure if it's compatible. I checked the RAM manufacturer's QVL and apparently the specific RAM model isn't on there. However I checked mobo compatibility through pcpartpicker and it listed the mobo as compatible. So I'm a little cofused. Here are the ram and mobo.

RAM: https://www.newegg.com/patriot-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820220977?Item=N82E16820220977

MOBO: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SY8CMTX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[WildCard999]

More then likely it will work as not everything that works is on the QVL, only the stuff ASRock has tested. Just make sure it's in the A2/B2 slots and that XMP is enabled in the Performance tab in the BIOS. Doing this will ensure the memory runs at the correct speed, voltage & timings. If it doesn't set the correct speed then a motherboard BIOS update may be required.

 

[prebuildregrets]

More then likely it will work as not everything that works is on the QVL, only the stuff ASRock has tested.

What would be the consequences if the RAM sticks don't work? Will it short out my motherboard or anything like that?

 

[WildCard999]

What would be the consequences if the RAM sticks don't work? Will it short out my motherboard or anything like that?

No it won't hurt the motherboard. The "worst" thing that'll happen is that the system won't boot but that's pretty rare. A more common issue is that the memory isn't running at the correct speed after XMP is enabled and the fix is updating the BIOS. (there's more info in the first post, I just couldn't edit it fast enough).

 

[R_1]

it should.
the QVL is most important immediately after the release of the motherboard. after a few revisions of the BIOS most if not all memory issues have been addressed, but with a brand new board the QVL is the safest bet, for board two years old many units on the QVL are not even available anymore. as was stated its just the units they had on-hand to test with BEFORE the board was released. no newer modules will be added to the QVL, with all that said the B450 has been out for a long while now and I suspect the type and speed are the only limiting factors for the vast majority of standard DDR4 modules.

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[prebuildregrets]

it should.
the QVL is most important immediately after the release of the motherboard. after a few revisions of the BIOS most if not all memory issues have been addressed, but with a brand new board the QVL is the safest bet, for board two years old many units on the QVL are not even available anymore. as was stated its just the units they had on-hand to test with BEFORE the board was released. no newer modules will be added to the QVL, with all that said the B450 has been out for a long while now and I suspect the type and speed are the only limiting factors for the vast majority of standard DDR4 modules

Will it take RAM with 3000 specifically fine? I heard this specific mobo has problems with RAM with 3000 and above.

 

[R_1]

I have the ASRock b450 Pro4-f and that family is on the QVL of my board, I have those same sticks running at 3000 on my board with a ryzen 1500X. they were literally setup and go easy.

 

[prebuildregrets]

I have the ASRock b450 Pro4-f and that family is on the QVL of my board, I have those same sticks running at 3000 on my board with a ryzen 1500X. they were literally setup and go easy.

Okay. That gives me peace of mind then. Thank you.