Memory compatibility help

1kiwi · 17 Mar 2017 at 21:26

Hi Guys - Looking at building a new PC and I wanted to check if the below memory was compatible with with the ASUS Republic of Gamers Maximus IX Hero Z270. This appears to be what 8 pack uses with this build, albeit with the 32GB set.

Vengeance® LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16 Memory Kit

danny77 · 18 Mar 2017 at 19:14

It will be fine .

guloluseus · 21 Mar 2017 at 21:39

A word to the wise- chances are the motherboard will come with an older BIOS version, and theres a good chance it will need updating to run the faster memory. Had the problem with a CPU that was technically supported, but needed to be updated to recognise it. IF it runs as is, fine, but if it doesnt like itm an update may well be the solution.

1kiwi · 22 Mar 2017 at 03:38

guloluseus said:
A word to the wise- chances are the motherboard will come with an older BIOS version, and theres a good chance it will need updating to run the faster memory. Had the problem with a CPU that was technically supported, but needed to be updated to recognise it. IF it runs as is, fine, but if it doesnt like itm an update may well be the solution.

Should I download the latest bios to a USB stick before installing the new mobo, CPU and ram?

guloluseus · 23 Mar 2017 at 21:47

If you check the asus download page for your mobo, and choose bios, it will indicate the effect of each update. Find the version you have, and see if any of the later versions update to include your new parts. If they do, then you will need to update- if thats the case, probably as good to go to the latest version. If not, you can just plug in and go. If it doesnt boot, swap the old parts back in and update.