will X99 optimized ram work well for the z170?

[Zamiazm]

Hi
This is my build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VN4BD8

Is the ram good and compatible with the CPU/motherboard? it says its optimized for the X99.
Is it better to change it?

 

[Krishan Mourya]

It would be better if you change it, but a X99 optimised RAM will also work fine with your build. If you are getting this RAM cheaper than a Z170 optimised one , only then buy. Otherwise you are better off with a Z170 optimised one.

 

[Krishan Mourya]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VC7G3F
Here, updated your part list. Added another Gskill RAM in same budget with higher speed. And changed your EVGA Power supply with a better one.
When you are getting a high end PC then always aim for a Tier 1 PSU. Seasonic PSUs are always the best, no competition to them. It costs you 10$ extra only with a much powerful, much stable and efficient PSU from a renowned Brand.

 

[Zamiazm]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VC7G3F
Here, updated your part list. Added another Gskill RAM in same budget with higher speed. And changed your EVGA Power supply with a better one.
When you are getting a high end PC then always aim for a Tier 1 PSU. Seasonic PSUs are always the best, no competition to them. It costs you 10$ extra only with a much powerful, much stable and efficient PSU from a renowned Brand.

I dont have this ram im my country! and the X99 optimized ram is the cheapest

 

[Krishan Mourya]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VC7G3F
Here, updated your part list. Added another Gskill RAM in same budget with higher speed. And changed your EVGA Power supply with a better one.
When you are getting a high end PC then always aim for a Tier 1 PSU. Seasonic PSUs are always the best, no competition to them. It costs you 10$ extra only with a much powerful, much stable and efficient PSU from a renowned Brand.

I dont have this ram im my country! and the X99 optimized ram is the cheapest

Try to get one with atleast 2400MHz speed. 2133MHz speed was found to be a little less for z170 in GTA V benchmarks
It made a 10 FPS difference on average just by adding a little speed.

 

[Zamiazm]

I found this one is it good?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2400c16r

 

[Krishan Mourya]

I found this one is it good?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2400c16r

Yes its perfectly fine. Better than the one I suggested before.

 

[Zamiazm]

Thank, but in the specs i says
SPD - 2133 MHz - 1.2 V - CL15 - 15-15-15-36
Tested - 2400 MHz - 1.2 V - CL16 - 16-16-16-39
what does this mean?

 

[sizzling]

@ Krishan do you have a benchmark to back up that claim that DDR4 speed impacts game fps? The review Tom's did showed it made no material difference in games. If other productivity applications it did but games no

 

[Zamiazm]

@ Krishan do you have a benchmark to back up that claim that DDR4 speed impacts game fps? The review Tom's did showed it made no material difference in games. If other productivity applications it did but games no

I have heard that many times (that ram speed does not matter), but do you recommend buying the X99 optimized ram for my z170, it's the cheapes in my country (10$ cheaper) + it looks nice in my opinion.

 

[Krishan Mourya]

@ Krishan do you have a benchmark to back up that claim that DDR4 speed impacts game fps? The review Tom's did showed it made no material difference in games. If other productivity applications it did but games no

Here it is bro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSU0UWFCa1Y
Shows the difference of performance between DDR4-2133 and DDR4-2666