Asus ROG Strix Z270I Kaby Lake Mini ITX Gaming Motherboard

Stevek · 13 Feb 2017 at 17:55

Hi all
What is the max RAM I can use? I am a noob about this
the specs say:
2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)
And
2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

So can I only buy ram at 2133 and 2400 and OC to the above speeds or can I buy any of the ram from 2133 to 4266

Thanks for any help

Silent_Scone · 13 Feb 2017 at 18:23

If unsure, purchase anything up to 3200Mhz. Most kits at this speed or below should be plug and play on the 270I

2400Mhz is the maximum supported speed on white paper. Anything above this is overclocking

pacegod · 13 Feb 2017 at 22:54

Try reading this, might have the info you need https://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/asus_z270i_strix_itx_motherboard_review/3

Stevek · 14 Feb 2017 at 09:35

Thanks guys

Looks like it will take all.
Just need to find out what is the best ones to buy now, will want 2x16gb for sure though

Nickolp1974 · 14 Feb 2017 at 16:18

For 2x16gb i'd suggest something at the 3600mhz mark, not too stressful for the imc then.

orbitalwalsh · 14 Feb 2017 at 19:26

Go for 3466hmz Trident Z RGB with the board.
Just out my build in the build log to see how they look on a strix z270 board
Update soon for aura to control them or through G.skill themselves .

Stevek · 14 Feb 2017 at 21:08

Thanks guys I will check those out