[SOLVED] Maximum RAM speed supported by NON overclocked Asus TUF -Z390 Plus Gaming Wifi LGA 1151 (300 series)

[tiebushan]

Hi all,

I'm planning to buy motherboard Asus Z390 Plus Gaming 1151 (300 series)
in the spec, it says it can handle memory 4266 (O.C). I assume this means it can handle up to 4266 IF OVERCLOCKED. my qyestion is, if I'm not overclocking, what's the max memory capacity of this motherboard?

Thanks

 

[rgd1101]

as much as the the ram xmp profile.

 

[RealBeast]

You do not have to overclock your CPU, as stated if it is in the XMP profile, you just set it and it is guaranteed by the memory manufacturer to run a that speed.

THIS QVL list[ is the latest for your board. Just look up the modules that interest you and see that the speed is listed as supporting Intel XMP profile then just set that profile in the bios.

 

[Dunlop0078]

Well if you use a 4266mhz RAM kit with XMP enabled or anything over the JDEC 2666MHZ standard, you are indeed overclocking. This does not mean you have to overclock your CPU as well if that's what you're asking.

 

[tiebushan]

oh, I see, so, if I put 2 x 8GB sticks of RAM 3200MHz in that motherboard, it will utilize all 3200MHz speed without me needing to do anything?
cause I dont really understand what overclocking is. is it a configuration in the BIOS? tweak some hardware?
thanks

 

[rgd1101]

oh, I see, so, if I put 2 x 8GB sticks of RAM 3200MHz in that motherboard, it will utilize all 3200MHz speed without me needing to do anything?
cause I dont really understand what overclocking is. is it a configuration in the BIOS? tweak some hardware?
thanks

Just need to turn on xmp profile in bios

 

[tiebushan]

Just need to turn on xmp profile in bios

after further research, seems that by setting the frequency, it's already considered overclocking, which may or may not introduce instability. what's the best frequency (fastest but most stable) for this motherboard (I assume frequency is dependent on motherboard spec)?
thanks

 

[rgd1101]

after further research, seems that by setting the frequency, it's already considered overclocking, which may or may not introduce instability. what's the best frequency (fastest but most stable) for this motherboard (I assume frequency is dependent on motherboard spec)?
thanks

then find ram with jedec spec of 2666