Info about Gaming RAM

Deep12345

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Hello.
I am having ROG crosshair v formula z motherboard, amd FX-8150 with liquid cooling.
So, which gaming RAM will be best suitable for it...?????
 
Solution
For a 8150, best bet is 1866, few 8150s can run 2133 sticks or above (at least at 2133 or higher), the FXs are rated up to 1866 for 2 sticks and can often require a CPU OC, believe shortstuff_mt is thinking of AMD APUs which are different animals from CPUs.... For your combo would suggest GSkill Snipers in 1866/9

Tradesman1

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For a 8150, best bet is 1866, few 8150s can run 2133 sticks or above (at least at 2133 or higher), the FXs are rated up to 1866 for 2 sticks and can often require a CPU OC, believe shortstuff_mt is thinking of AMD APUs which are different animals from CPUs.... For your combo would suggest GSkill Snipers in 1866/9
 
Solution
Tradesman1 is right. I got in the habit of recommending DDR3 2133 RAM for AMD systems because the price difference between it and DDR3 1866 RAM is usually pretty small. The DDR3 2133 RAM can run at slower speeds, but it would probably be best to get DDR3 1866 RAM like Tradesman1 said. Here are some nice kits including the Sniper kit suggested above:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050008476%20600006050%20600006069%20600006130&IsNodeId=1&name=DDR3%201866%20%28PC3%2014900%29

I have used the Sniper RAM in a number of builds including my current personal system without any issues.