memory speed when *underclocking* CPU

ginahoy

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I'm planning my next PC with the goal of making it nearly silent during normal office use. My computing requirements are modest so I'm focused more on minimizing power & heat than maximizing performance. Today I'm researching memory.

I just purchased a 7700K with Z270 motherboard with the intent of under-clocking the CPU to emulate a 7700T (35W) or thereabouts.

All of that said, I would still like to operate the memory at the supported 2400 MT/s. Is that possible, or are CPU and memory speeds interlocked at a fixed ratio? I'm a total novice at this. I guess this is the beginning of my learning curve :->