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What is a QVL? Will My RAM Work if it isn't on the QVL?

A QVL, or Qualified Vendor List, is provided by motherboard manufacturers and lists memory kits that have been tested to work with a specific motherboard model. QVLs are generally updated when new BIOS revisions are released.

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QVLs serve as a great resource when researching memory compatibility as they guarantee compatibility from the motherboard manufacturer for a specific CPU, motherboard, and DRAM combination.

However, QVLs may be limited as motherboard manufacturers may focus on a selection of kits from different memory manufacturers or a new memory kit is released after the latest QVL revision. With this in mind, you may find memory kits that are not listed on a QVL, but are still compatible with your chosen CPU/motherboard combination.

Additional Resources

Guaranteeing compatibility is important when researching components and if you need additional resources, our PC Builder and Memory Finder are great tools that'll help you sort through a wide variety of component choices and may be used alongside motherboard QVLs to help you plan out your next build.

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