Intel BX80684I79700KF

[StrangerX7]

Hi

I have Intel BX80684I79700KF Intel Core i7-9700KF  8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked

I need to know will it work with 3600Mhz Ram? 

as i saw it standard /memory Mhz is 2666 but if processor is working boosted, it can go further 3200 or 3600Mhz memory usage

[n_scott_pearson · Accepted solution]

The Core i7-9700KF supports up to DDR4-2666. Using XMP, however, it is possible to use higher speed memory. How much higher is dependent upon the quality of the memory channels implementation on the motherboard and the quality and number of DIMMs utilized.

Now, understand that using XMP is considered a form of overclocking and could possibly affect your warranty. In practice - and with adequate processor cooling - I have not seen the use of XMP cause any issues that would affect the lifetime of the processor.

Hope this helps,

...S

[StrangerX7]

ASRock Z390 PHANTOM GAMING SLI/ac  is my motherboard which has xmp support, seems like 3600Mhz ram would not be problem

[n_scott_pearson]

I am skeptical that you'll be able to run cleanly at 3600 in the long term; that's a big jump from 2666. You may be able to do it initially but not in the long term. Why? Because, as components age, they generate more electrical noise. This noise can build to the point where the processor's memory controllers cannot distinguish individual bits from noise.

Just saying,

...S