max memory speed for i5-3570k

[pjmartin]

I have an i5-3570k on a Gigabyte Z77X-D3H mobo and am running 8gb of PC-12800 GSkill RAM. I'm pretty sure the mobo will support faster RAM but unsure how to figure out what the max speed the CPU/mobo combo will support. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Not looking to overclock.

 

[InfurnoHD]

I have an i5-3570k on a Gigabyte Z77X-D3H mobo and am running 8gb of PC-12800 GSkill RAM. I'm pretty sure the mobo will support faster RAM but unsure how to figure out what the max speed the CPU/mobo combo will support. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Not looking to overclock.

The max speed of memory you support is 3200 MHZ DDR3 Ram.

Example: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f33200c13d8gtxdg

 

[glamdringfh]

Your motherboard has support for: Support for DDR3 2800(OC)/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules.

You are currently running 1600MHz RAM modules, so theoretically your motherboard will support 2800MHz cards as well.

 

[InfurnoHD]

Your motherboard has support for: Support for DDR3 2800(OC)/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules.

You are currently running 1600MHz RAM modules, so theoretically your motherboard will support 2800MHz cards as well.

I was able to add 3200 mhz ram to his board/cpu without any compability issues?

Edit, i read wrong at the voltage.

(The G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-3200 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Ivy Bridge CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.)

 

[glamdringfh]

I don't doubt it, but I personally only recommend supported frequencies.

 

[chris987]

memory speed support is cpu dependant since memory controller lies withing the cpu.! overclocking the cpu will allow running faster ram. if you wont be overclocking better go with 1866. if you will 2133mhz will be just fine and keep price reasonable.prefer cl of 9 or below. if you are involved with editing and stuff you can really benefit from faster ram.!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I run 1866 Sniper on my 3570k build , seems to be the sweet spot.

 

[Tradesman1]

With a 3570K and a healthy OC on the CPU for 8GB have seen 2666, and those are few. With a mid level OC 4.3 or so should be able to run 2133 at 16/32GB of DRAM.

 

[pjmartin]

Would Corsair Vengeance PC3-15000, DDR3 1866 with timings of 9-9-9-24 at 1.5 volts be a good choice. I'm in Canada(lousy exchange to US$) and I can get 2x4gb for C$74(US$55)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $68.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-19 18:47 EDT-0400

 

[pjmartin]

Thanks for the recommendation. Just ordered them. Not sure what the difference between 9-9-9-24 and 9-10-9-28 is but I bet I wouldn't notice the difference. C$16 saving when you consider the taxes.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Glad to help , no you wouldn't notice a real world difference.