CPU-Z SCREENSHOT SHOWING PC3-12800 1600MHZ RAM INSTEAD OF PC3-15000 1866MHZ Have I been scammed by Newegg?
"Have I been scammed by Newegg?" No, you apparently don't know how (or haven't taken the time) to configure the memory settings in the BIOS.
Memory controller supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 memory
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Core_...
That means if u have faster memory, the memory controller inside the CPU will underclock the memory speed to DRR3 1600.
For God sake overclock your core i7 3770K if u wanna take advantage of DRR3 1866.The Intel Ivy Bridge (Core i7 3770K) Review
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5771/...Undervolting and Overclocking on Ivy Bridge
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5763/...What else do u need?
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