Will an Intel Core i5 run a DDR3 memory?

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

Hi, I'm trying to get some more RAM for my computer, and the memory type is DDR3. I would like to know if my computer (I don't know what specs should I give you, for the moment all I can tell you is that I have an Intel Core i5 as processor) can run this type of memory.
If you need some more infos, I'll obviously give you.

Blaise170 · Dec 4, 2013

Any i5 should run it, but it's dependent on your motherboard. As long as you don't have some OEM motherboard that uses DDR2 for some reason, it should work without a problem.

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

How can I identify my motherboard so that I can have a sure answer? I should spend something like 70 euros so I'd like to be sure of it.

Blaise170 · Dec 4, 2013

If your PC is prebuilt, give the manufacturer make and model.

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

Is that ok as info??

Blaise170 · Dec 4, 2013

Yeah. Here's what I found for your PC.

Up to 16 GB of DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM (dual-channel support on four DIMMs)

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

Sorry if I'm that newbie, but what does that mean? Is that a name of a RAM memory? How can I find that?
Oh, and if I can, does my comptuer support that type of RAM in the end? Can I buy that surely?

Blaise170 · Dec 4, 2013

This means that you can buy up to 16GB of any DDR3 RAM running at 1333 MHz or slower.

geofelt · Dec 4, 2013

Yes, you should be able to run DDR3 ram.
Adding different ram is not guaranteed to work, but likely will if you add the same speed/voltage/timings.

To be certain, it is better to visit a ram web site and access their ram configurator.
Enter your pc model or motherboard, and you will get a list of compatible ram kits.

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

The memory I'm looking for runs at 1600 MHz, that means I can't use it?

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

geofelt :

I've posted right before your message all my computers info.

geofelt · Dec 4, 2013

Ryukizashi :

You have not posted the memory and spd sections of cpu-Z.
That will identify exactly what ram you currently have installed.

If you buy ram faster that what is installed, it will be slowed down. All ram must run at the same voltage, speed and timings.
Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards can be very sensitive to this.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.
Although, I think the problem has lessened with the newer Intel chipsets. Still,
it is safer to get what you need in one kit.

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

Oh sorry, didn't get it.
Here's all.

Anyway, I've found some DDR3 RAMs going at 1333 MHz, so those should teorically work on my computer if I'm not wrong.

geofelt · Dec 4, 2013

You should be ok, but no guarantees.
Sometimes a 4 stick configuration need a bit more ram voltage.
Test with memtest86+ for a couple of passes to verify that all is good.
You should get NO errors.

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

Should I be ok with the 1333 MHz ones, or the 1600 MHz one?

geofelt · Dec 4, 2013

Ryukizashi :

Since you are adding ram, the 1600 ram will run at 1333 to match you current ram.
Ram speed is not very important to real app performance or fps anyway. The difference might be 1%.

Ryukizashi · Dec 4, 2013

So I can feel free to buy the 1600 MHz ones without having any problem?

geofelt · Dec 4, 2013

Ryukizashi :

I would not.
1600 gains you nothing at added cost, and you are more exposed to incompatibilities.

Do try to buy the exact same ram that you already have.

Or, better, buy a single compatible 1600 kit and sell your current ram.

Ryukizashi · Dec 5, 2013

Since my computer has got 4 slots, may I buy 4 RAM slots (2GB each) at 1600 MHz and put those replacing my RAM?
Will it work anyway? I mean, can I make that replace?
If all of my old RAM slots will be turned off, the 1600MHz should not be counted as incompatible, right?
Just wondering if I can totally remove my old RAM with this new one, or I will always need to stay at 1333MHz or slower.

Blaise170 · Dec 5, 2013

Ryukizashi :

That motherboard is a proprietary Acer H87, but should support at least 1866 MHz. You should be fine with 1600 MHz.

geofelt · Dec 5, 2013

Ryukizashi :

If you remove your old ram, there is no issue.
Your motherboard will support dual ram channels. It is better(and cheaper) to buy a kit of two sticks.
If you want 4gb total, buy 2 x 2gb. If you want 8gb, buy a 2 x 4gb kit.

All ram will have a default speed of 1333 which will allow you to get into the bios and up the speed to 1600 or whatever if your motherboard supports it.
1600 ram is often sold at the same price as 1333, so I have no problem with that.

Ryukizashi · Dec 5, 2013

Thank you both, I have a last question then I'll be good!
Is the Graphic Card's MHz speed "rule" same as the RAM's one?
Does it have to be less than 1866 MHz? Because I'm also looking for a graphic card but I don't know how should I search for it.
Is a 1000 MHz 4GB video card ok? (VGA MSI N630GT-MD4GD3 nVidia GeForce GT 630 Core 810MHz Memory DDR3 1000MHz 4GB VGA DVI HDMI)
Plus, this video card has got 4096MB memory, while mine has got only 1024MB:

Thanks in advance.

Blaise170 · Dec 5, 2013

If you find a graphics card running at 1866 MHz, you need to buy it right away!

With the GT 630 you will not see much of a difference between 1GB VRAM and 4GB of VRAM because it is such a low-end card. The only reason you'd want 4GB is for multiple monitors. Of course, if you don't do much more than web browsing it's decent and is still a large improvement over the GeForce 510. If you do go with the GT 630, just get a 1GB or 2GB card if not using more than two screens.

Ryukizashi · Dec 5, 2013

In future, I'd like to get the second monitor, but anyway I use my computer mainly for gaming, so I need a decent graphic card anyway!

What do you suggest? A graphic card around 1600mhz with 2GB or so? I'd like to know the MHz and the GB so that I can search it well enough, that would be appreciated pretty much, and thanks against for your help

EDIT: What about these?
VGA Asus GT610-SL-2GD3-L nvidia GeForce GT 610 LP Passive Core 810MHz Memory DDR3 1200MHz 2GB VGA DVI HDMI
note: it is written in the specs:
Engine Clock: 810 MHz
Memory Clock: 1.2 GHz ( 600 MHz DDR3 )
RAMDAC: 400 MHz
So it would mean that on a DDR3 it would run just at 600 MHz?

otherwise
VGA Asus GT620-1GD3-L-V2 nVidia GeForce GT 620 Core 700MHz Memory DDR3 1200MHz 1GB VGA DVI HDMI

or another one
VGA AMD Sapphire R7 250 WITH BOOST Core 1000/1050MHz Memory DDR3 1800MHz 2GB VGA DVI HDMI

Or the last one
VGA ASUS GT630-SL-2GD3-L nVidia GeForce GT 630 Core 902MHz Memory GDDR3 1800MHz 2GB VGA DVI HDMI LP

Blaise170 · Dec 5, 2013

Graphics cards run on GDDR3 not DDR3 (or GDDR5 for modern cards), they are completely different from RAM. The clock speeds don't mean everything. What is your budget? It will be difficult to pick out a card without knowing a price limit.

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