The most difficult task in assembling parts for a my new Z87 rig  is to find the right memory set ...

 

I see an interesting set of memory (G.Skill Trident X Series 16 Go (2 x 8 Go) DDR3 2133 MHz CL9) online but with timings validated for the Z77 Express . It is not listed in the ASUS Qualified Vendor List.  Does it spell trouble ?

Bumping with a very interesting link (at  least for me)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWgzA2C61z4

Is it this mem . Probaly no problem

http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-2133c9d-16gtx

 

Link , Fsx is another ballgame scale well on high speed an low latency.

funny, have the same problem........having a asus formula VI and wanted corsair 2400 vengeance pro. But nowhere in stock....... looking for other ( liking the dominators for easy water cooling )  Difficult to get high speed low latency memory at the moment. :(

Just suggesting you go all the way with your title: "Extra QVL nulla salus." :-)

I am having the same problem here in Australia trying to source high speed low latency ram that is on the  ASUS Maximus VI Hero QVL list,  Few retailers seem to carry this stuff and those that do have no stock.  Suggestions from fellow Aussies appreciated.

 

Bruceb

I am having the same problem here in Australia trying to source high speed low latency ram that is on the  ASUS Maximus VI Hero QVL list,  Few retailers seem to carry this stuff and those that do have no stock.  Suggestions from fellow Aussies appreciated.

 

Bruceb

... which brings us to my initial question, can a stick of good standing, certified for the Z77, be used with the Z87 even if it is not on the holy QVL. What I read is rather positive on the matter.

The most difficult task in assembling parts for a my new Z87 rig  is to find the right memory set ...

 

I see an interesting set of memory (G.Skill Trident X Series 16 Go (2 x 8 Go) DDR3 2133 MHz CL9) online but with timings validated for the Z77 Express . It is not listed in the ASUS Qualified Vendor List.  Does it spell trouble ?

 

domkle you might be interested in this Q&A with a G.Skill rep over at Toms Hardware.

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/g.skill-ama-toms-hardware,3625.html

 

On page two there is this:

 

"Q. Does G.Skill provide motherboard makers with an extensive selection of ram modules to test and put on their motherboard QVL list. Or are we better of going to G.Skills website and see if the board is on the list for the ram module?

A. We work with various motherboard makers and try to provide them with memory kits to test with when possible. However, they might not have all the latest models, so it's recommended to check both QVLs. As long as it's on either QVL, it's been tested by either us or the motherboard manufacturer.  If it's not on either QVL, or if the QVL is very outdated, feel free to contact our tech support to check for compatibility."

 

Searching for memory for an Asus Z87 board I found there were a lot more qualified motherboards on the G.Skill site than qualified memory on the motherboard manufacturers site.

 

gb.

Thank you gb, very interesting indeed !

"Q. Does G.Skill provide motherboard makers with an extensive selection of ram modules to test and put on their motherboard QVL list. Or are we better of going to G.Skills website and see if the board is on the list for the ram module?

A. We work with various motherboard makers and try to provide them with memory kits to test with when possible. However, they might not have all the latest models, so it's recommended to check both QVLs. As long as it's on either QVL, it's been tested by either us or the motherboard manufacturer.  If it's not on either QVL, or if the QVL is very outdated, feel free to contact our tech support to check for compatibility."

 

Searching for memory for an Asus Z87 board I found there were a lot more qualified motherboards on the G.Skill site than qualified memory on the motherboard manufacturers site.

 

 

Thank you for this I think I may have found some ram that is on G. Skills QVL for the ASUS Hero and available from an Australian supplier.

 

Bruceb

http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-2400c10d-8gtx

 

http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-2400c9d-8gtxd

 

Basically covered by the above posts. But both of these ones would work just fine!

I went with some G.Skill Trident X F3-2133C9D-16GTX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3

for an Asus Z87 Pro based on G.Skill's QVL.

Building this weekend, fingers crossed.

 

gb.

Good luck gb and keep us posted !

 

On a French site the F3-2133C9D-16GTX and F3-2133C9D-16GTX are almost at the same (high :rolleyes: ) price 167/173 € and it looks like they are compatible with my MB final choice the Asus PRO, according to the GSkill site.

The build went well except for getting the H110 cooler into a Corsair 500R case.

First boot no problems.

One click change to XMP memory profile in BIOS and all is good so far with G.Skill's

quoted speed and timings being set. Yeah!

 

gb.

That's the same case as me. I had to drill out the screw holes in the top of the case to get them to line up with the H110.

 

You obviously got it worked out though?