Although regular DDR3 memory may work on Intel’s 6th Generation Processors, media confirms DDR4 is the best memory to pair with Intel® ‘Skylake’ Processors. An article recently released by tech media website Tom’s Hardware Guide confirms Intel’s 6th Generation processors only support DDR4 and DDR3L with a maximum of 1.35v and using memory with higher voltage spec could damage the CPU and system. “Although it would be nice to use any DDR3 from 1.35V – 1.65V, running at these higher voltages could burn out the IMC and kill the processor over time.”And “So if you don’t have DDR3L on hand, you are probably better off to go ahead and spring for the more expensive DDR4.”
– Tom’s Hardware Guide

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/skylake-memory-support,30185.html

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