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Hello everyone,

I'm going to build my new PC soon enough (mini-itx based with a focus on silence, here are the specs, nothing special really), and I was wondering about this.

For the record, I'm planning to pick up these RAM sticks. It's just what I need: 16GB, native DDR4-2400, no XMP... But it's nowhere on the board's QVL listings.

Now, I suppose that these sticks will work completely fine, but after my OCD-self saw what happened with Ryzen and it's (still) rocky memory support, I gotta ask: Do QVL listings actually matter?

Also, if you're wondering why I chose the G4620 instead of the G4560, it's because of its better onboard graphics, and I went with H270 instead of B250 because this board is 7 dollars cheaper than the cheapest B250 board I found on pcpartpicker that features Intel LAN, so why not go ahead and get the better chipset with more USB ports, double LAN and wi-fi while I'm at it? (also ASRock actually makes solid boards now). And if anyone has a recommendation for better native DDR4-2400 16GB RAM then please post.

Thanks in advance.

Update: Went for these instead, they appear OK to me, 16GB, native DDR4-2400, XMP 2.0 support, they're also in the QVL, so I'm going with these ones, but again if anyone has better RAM they'd like to recommend they're free to do so.

Update 2: Finally found my home: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01BIWLED0

the ram you are planning picking up would work but if you are worried about ram, compatibility

I would just choose one from the QVL

YESSSS!!! UABF44 thought ahead and selected a FULLY MODULAR Power Supply to put in a small form factor case.

Thanks guys, exactly like I thought. I'll be looking at the memory QVL listing once more, but for now I'm set with these memory sticks.

(07-17-2017, 04:01 AM)LarryTheComputerGuy Wrote: [ -> ]YESSSS!!! UABF44 thought ahead and selected a FULLY MODULAR Power Supply to put in a small form factor case.

Yep, less parts to upgrade later. Also how can you resist fanless Seasonic (underrated PSU manufacturer) power supplies? Having a quality PSU (alongside a good CPU cooler just to spite my current PC even more) was one of my top priorities, originally went for the RM550x but I reversed that decision.

(07-17-2017, 06:07 AM)UABF44 Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks guys, exactly like I thought. I'll be looking at the memory QVL listing once more, but for now I'm set with these memory sticks.

(07-17-2017, 04:01 AM)LarryTheComputerGuy Wrote: [ -> ]YESSSS!!! UABF44 thought ahead and selected a FULLY MODULAR Power Supply to put in a small form factor case.

Yep, less parts to upgrade later. Also how can you resist fanless Seasonic (underrated PSU manufacturer) power supplies? Having a quality PSU (alongside a good CPU cooler just to spite my current PC even more) was one of my top priorities, originally went for the RM550x but I reversed that decision.

Well actually, Installing a fully modular Power Supply in any PC (Especially Small Form Factor PC's) solves 2 issues...

#1. You only use the cables that you need that results in cleaner wire management..and less of a rat nest inside small form factor PC's.
#2. If unfortunately, the Power Supply fails...you don't have to unplug everything to replace it.

Yes, Seasonic actually makes power supplies for many different companies.

One comment though... I know you're building the machine focusing on a quiet build, but in a small form factor PC with very little space for air flow... I would think that a fanless Power Supply would run very hot.  

(07-17-2017, 06:55 AM)LarryTheComputerGuy Wrote: [ -> ]One comment though... I know you're building the machine focusing on a quiet build, but in a small form factor PC with very little space for air flow... I would think that a fanless Power Supply would run very hot.  

I thought that too but then I read this so I'm not sure if it's a problem or not to have a fanless PSU in that case.

I always have to double check everything.

Ripjaws do some cheap good memory G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series F4-2400C15D-16GVR 16 GB (8 GBx2) DDR4 2400 MHz C15 1.2 V Memory Kit - Blazing Red


G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4 3200MHz memory module - memory modules (DDR4, PC/server, 2 x 8 GB, Dual, Heatsink, Black)

I checked that one but it seems its SPD rating isn't 2400mhz... Does native 2400mhz memory vs XMP 2400mhz matter that much for onboard graphics?

There is not going to be much visible difference in both of them memory modules. You pays your money and takes your choice.