I need to switch my desktop computer to Windows 10. Too many old components, so I decided to replace the CPU, the motherboard, and the SDRAM. The system is going to be future-proofed, since we don’t replace components for years. So yeah, it’s more than this old lady needs, but I have the money and this is what I want:
*Intel Core i7-9700 Coffee Lake 8-Core 3.0 GHz (4.7 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 65W Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630.
*Gigabyte Z390 DESIGNARE LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard.
I read a bit of the Intel datasheet for my CPU to make sure I knew exactly what SDRAM could be used. I explored the offerings on Newegg that matched the Intel specs and did some more reading. I decided to buy a 2 stick kit: 16 GB X 2. Looks as if latency of 15 will be the best I could do. Then I went to the Qualified Vendors List for the mobo.
Gigabyte hasn’t vetted too many 16 GB sticks of the type I need. I’ve spent way too long trying to match what they do list with Newegg’s offerings. I found two matches (more if you count colors and vendors). The HyperX Fury module kit is way too expensive. The CORSAIR Vengeance kit is affordable, but it was released in 2015. CAS Latency = 16. I’d rather buy newer Team T-Force or G.Skill Ripjaws V kits. Both are to spec, are in the same price range, and boast CAS Latency of 15. They’re not on the QVL, however.
Husband says I’m being nutso. I’m nervous about what will happen if something goes wrong with the mobo. We agreed that I should ask forum members:
-If I buy/install non-QVL SDRAM, and the mobo goes wrong, could Gigabyte refuse to replace it?
-If I add SquareTrade insurance on the mobo, would my claim be bounced if I use non-QVL SDRAM?
Any answers will be deeply appreciated.
HC Crain
*Intel Core i7-9700 Coffee Lake 8-Core 3.0 GHz (4.7 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 65W Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630.
*Gigabyte Z390 DESIGNARE LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard.
I read a bit of the Intel datasheet for my CPU to make sure I knew exactly what SDRAM could be used. I explored the offerings on Newegg that matched the Intel specs and did some more reading. I decided to buy a 2 stick kit: 16 GB X 2. Looks as if latency of 15 will be the best I could do. Then I went to the Qualified Vendors List for the mobo.
Gigabyte hasn’t vetted too many 16 GB sticks of the type I need. I’ve spent way too long trying to match what they do list with Newegg’s offerings. I found two matches (more if you count colors and vendors). The HyperX Fury module kit is way too expensive. The CORSAIR Vengeance kit is affordable, but it was released in 2015. CAS Latency = 16. I’d rather buy newer Team T-Force or G.Skill Ripjaws V kits. Both are to spec, are in the same price range, and boast CAS Latency of 15. They’re not on the QVL, however.
Husband says I’m being nutso. I’m nervous about what will happen if something goes wrong with the mobo. We agreed that I should ask forum members:
-If I buy/install non-QVL SDRAM, and the mobo goes wrong, could Gigabyte refuse to replace it?
-If I add SquareTrade insurance on the mobo, would my claim be bounced if I use non-QVL SDRAM?
Any answers will be deeply appreciated.
HC Crain
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