Does RAM version matter? - Qualified Vendors List

altich88 · 12 Jan 2016 at 21:54

I'm looking at getting some Corsair DDR4 2400/2666 and am looking at ASUS' QVL.

The Corsair RAM specifies a version, but no sellers seem to list the version number.

What to do? Does it matter? Will different versions of the same product still work?

Disco_P · 12 Jan 2016 at 22:16

Buy it anyway. I forgot qualified vendor lists even existed tbh. RAM tends to just work - unless it is faulty or in extreme cases.

drakioned · 14 Jan 2016 at 09:11

Some manufactures have whitelisting checks to prevent some RAM from being used.

I recently bought an HP elitebook that had this problem.

Dempsey22 · 15 Jan 2016 at 16:34

drakioned said:
Some manufactures have whitelisting checks to prevent some RAM from being used.

I recently bought an HP elitebook that had this problem.

That applies to Laptops only, also have certain WIFI cards blacklisted. Had to get a modded Bios for my laptop when changing card.

P4Clock · 15 Jan 2016 at 16:51

altich88 said:
I'm looking at getting some Corsair DDR4 2400/2666 and am looking at ASUS' QVL.

The Corsair RAM specifies a version, but no sellers seem to list the version number.

What to do? Does it matter? Will different versions of the same product still work?

the only time a version number is needed is if your mixing kits and now days thats not ever needed too much