Question 1

Will these work with a motherboard that uses an AMD processor? Just wondering since it says intel on it

Accepted Answer

This is optimized for the Intel Z170 motherboard and Intel Skylake processor.  If your motherboard supports DDR RAM, then you should be fine, but possibly not see all the benefits you would with Intel.

Question 2

will this product be compatible with this desktop?
CyberpowerPC Desktop Computer Zeus Evo Thunder S51LQ Intel Core

Accepted Answer

It would depend on what motherboard you choose. Cyberpower is a company that custom builds computers. Any of the 5 Evo Thunder base models can be paired with any number of motherboards.

The easiest way to know if it will work is if it is an option in your configuration. If these are a 16gb option, but the upgrade is more than buying them from Newegg, just purchase the standard 8 (2x4) from CP and add the 16 (2x8) from NE. I did this with my recent build and have 24 gb total (2x4 and 2x8) working flawlessly.

Make sure they are the same type/speed and run 2x4 in one channel and 2x8 in the other. If CP built it correctly, you should be able to add the 2x8 in the empty slots and you'll be good to go.

You'll hear varying reports about ram of different sizes working and/or not working. I've had no issues running 2x4 and 2x8, but your experience may vary. I have a suspicion that those not able to make it work and mixing speeds as well as size.

You can always call CP and verify. CyperpowerPC customer service is awesome. Good luck.

Question 3

Can this be used with an h170 skylake motherboard? im not sure since it says z170 on the product description.

Accepted Answer

Hello,

This memory can be used with the h170 but will only run at  2133 Mhz instead if 2400, as h170 boards does  not support overclocking so maybe you can save some money and buy cheaper modules with rated speed of 2133 Mhz.

Question 4

Will this memory work for an ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT system? I have two empty 8GB slots. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

No,  that motherboard requires 240pin DDR3 memory.

This is 288 pin DDR4.

Question 5

Do I need a memory cooler (G.Skill FTB-3500C5-D) for a 2 x 8GB setup? I don't plan on overclocking.

Accepted Answer

Honestly, no one NEEDS a memory cooler, even the heat spreader that are on these ram kits aren't essential. Memory cooling/heat spreader is mostly for aesthetics and having the logo on there.

Question 6

Why is the ram running at 2133? - I bought this, the 2400. I have an Asus Maximus VIII Hero and I went into the BIOS and saw the memory is running at 2133 mHz.

Accepted Answer

Most if not all ddr4 ram run default at 2133. Anything above is an overclock, these kits have built in overclocked profiles called XMP profiles. So to get your memory to run at 2400, you can just use the xmp profiles from the overclocking bios, or overclock your memory manually to 2400.

Question 7

I am only getting single channel out of my setup. I have the AMDRyzen3 3200G CPU with G.Skill Ripjaws V series16GB PC4 19200 mem (8GBX2).  My board is an ASUS Prime B450M-A/CSM. I dont know alot about tweaking my hardware in the bios , but I feel there may be something I am missing. Any help would be appreciated ?

Accepted Answer

Many boards will only give single channel if you put them in the wrong slots.  Check your motherboard instructions.  Most boards you put the chips in Slot 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 to get Dual Channel.  IF using only two chips, most likely slots 1 and 3.

Question 8

I have the 2x8 memory. Can I mix it with 2X4 for a total of 24 gig? Same series model.

Accepted Answer

Yeah you can if you have enough slots on your motherboard  and if your motherboard supports  this ram configuration

Question 9

Does it create any problems by adding an 16GB (2 x 8GB) to another? I already have 16GB and was hoping to save money by getting a second pair instead of buying 32GB (4 x 8GB).

Accepted Answer

It really does depend upon your system board, but I originally bought a 16GB kit for my MSI Z170A Gaming G45, but then got a promo code for them later on so I bought a second kit and have not had any issues.

Question 10

will it work in ddr3 slot?

Accepted Answer

No, only a ddr4 slot. Different ddr slots have different physical traits so a ddr4 stick is not compatible with a ddr3 socket

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