[SOLVED] What memory to use with ASRock X99 WS m/b?

[mhwombat]

I have the ASRock X99 WS motherboard.

CPU is CPU is Intel Core i7-5960X - 3GHz - Socket 2011-3.

Motherboard manual says it supports "DDR4 3000+(OC)*/2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-bufered memory"

Does that mean I can use DDR4 3000 memory if I use overclocking? Or does it mean I can only use DDR4 with speed up to 2133, but I can get higher speeds with overclocking?

 

[rickypicky5]

Your motherboard, like ALL motherboards, has a Qualified Vendors List (QVL).

Here is the link I found by Googling 'ASROCK X99 WS', selecting the FIRST item that comes back from the Google search, and then selecting 'Support', followed by 'Memory QVL'.

https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/X99 WS/#Memory

If you want any speed over 2133, you need to choose the XMP profile in your Motherboards BIOS. If the RAM you buy (from the list) states DDR4 - 3000, there should be that XMP profile listed in your BIOS after you install the RAM and enter the BIOS. You need to select that XMP profile in you BIOS.

 

[mhwombat]

Thank you!