CPU-Z – DDR4 with a Core i7 processor, with XMP enabled

X to the M to the P

Let’s start with CPU-Z. It’s the basic tool for checking the current configuration of the system. I most cases you should enable the XMP file, and that’s it. Otherwise, at default settings, the memory will be running at 2133 MHz, and that can definitely slow down your rig. Sometimes XMP won’t work, so you’ll have to set the timings manually. With the EVGA Z370 FTW, all it took was to change one setting (XMP file #1) in the second tab, save the BIOS, and reboot.  

One remark, same as for the Patriot and Corsair kits: there was no QVL list whatsoever on their website, so it’s not clear exactly which vendors and motherboards are supported.  However, you can make the assumption that Asus were verified (as their lighting software compatibility is listed). Despite that omission, there was no problem with the Apacer Panther Rage RGB memory kit, and the system booted with the memory running at 3200 MHz without any issues.

Aida64 CPUID screenshots, showing similar data.

DDR4 does indicate a double data rate, so you don’t have to worry about the displayed memory clock, as the effective RAM frequency is 3200 MHZ.