Motherboards and RAM speeds - How does it work?

[arronthebrown]

Hey all.

Looking to buy an AM4 motherboard for my 1600x and my Vega RX 56.

I haven't selected my ram yet and am waiting on Black Friday. However, I heard that only certain motherboard s can utilise certain RAM speeds e.g. 1300, 1600, 2000, 2400, 2666, 3000, etc.

Whilst looking at the motherboards specs, exactly which spec determines whether the motherboard can use a certain RAM speed or not, and how exactly does it work?

Thanks,

Arron

 

[norcalsc]

if you want to be sure, go to the motherboard web page and go to the support tab and click on memory QVL list. Ryzen likes faster memory 3000mhz+ so what you can do is find a kit on that list that you like and get it. it's been tested and is supposed to work in that MB+RAM combo. does it have to be on that list? NO but it's better safe than sorry.