Does CPU affect RAM speed?

laz0r

laz0r

laz0r

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Hi,

I'm about to order the Devils Canyon i5: http://ark.intel.com/products/80811
If you scroll down a bit, you get this:
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 32 GB
Memory Types DDR3-1333/1600
# of Memory Channels 2
Max Memory Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡ No

The bit in red is what I'm wondering about. Does that mean this processor can't support ram at higher speeds? Seems a bit slow to me given this is the best i5 available. (I think?) I presume faster ram will just run at 1600Mhz?

I looked at the memory faq but it's a bit outdated to say the least :p
 
that's just the default rated speeds by intel

it will run ram much higher 2400mhz+

that's on a z97 board,other chipsets might be limited to 1600mhz h97 ect
 
DC will run 2666 C10 and 2800 C11 easy. 2933+ need good IMC but most will do on good OC board.
 
Ah fair enough- sounds good! Got some 2400MHz ram and a z97 mobo on order so should be able to take full advantage of the speed then :)

Thanks for the quick replies
 
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