OK gotta ask as I'm trying to buy RAM atm which is expensive and hard to get (live in NZ) so I need to ask a dumb question that I really should know. I'm getting a 4770k and the GB Z87X OC board, I want to overclock it 4.5 would be really nice but anything over 4 would keep me happy. With that in mind can I get 1600mhz RAM and still overclock my chip or do I have to buy slightly faster RAM (i.e. would 1600mzh RAM prevent me from overclocking).
I ask as I saw a 2 x 8GB 1600mhz corsair Vengence low profile CL9 over here but I read a post saying that particular ram does not overclock so well. I have tried looking for the new corsair vengence pro but I can only get 1600mhz versions not the 1866mhz versions. I did look for some reasonably priced patriot or teamgroup at faster speeds but out of stock, I am told they can get it but its gonna cost 15-20% more with the store blaming the recent fire.
So if I want to overclock should I be getting faster ram? opps I rambled ...
Any advice much appreciated
I ask as I saw a 2 x 8GB 1600mhz corsair Vengence low profile CL9 over here but I read a post saying that particular ram does not overclock so well. I have tried looking for the new corsair vengence pro but I can only get 1600mhz versions not the 1866mhz versions. I did look for some reasonably priced patriot or teamgroup at faster speeds but out of stock, I am told they can get it but its gonna cost 15-20% more with the store blaming the recent fire.
So if I want to overclock should I be getting faster ram? opps I rambled ...
Any advice much appreciated