Adding RAM to rig.

oAJAXo · Apr 13, 2014

Hi
I built a new rig and because of costs I settled for 8GB as a temporary measure.
I have http://www.amazon.co.uk/G-Skill-Ripjaws-DDR3-2133-Dual/dp/B0050119O0/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t. I'm looking to add this http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/memory-pc/ddr3pc3-170662133mhz/G.Skill/F3-2133C9D-16GXH.html?#utm_source=affiliatewindow&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=PCPartPicker on My Gigabyte Z87X UDH4 Haswell mobo. Will the new RAM work on my Board and be compatible with the existing RAM?
Thanks
AJAX

i7Baby · Apr 13, 2014

Before buying ram you should see if its been tested and approved by the motherboard manufacturer. You'll find the list of approved RAM on your mobo website.

So you check it and tell us whether its OK

mickypheonix · Apr 13, 2014

Hi oAJAXo ,
i would stick with exactly the same ram you have to avoid any issues , you have the right idea going with the same brand ,
but the voltages on either sets are 1.5v and 1.6v and the timings are different this may cause you no end of problems and you may regret purchasing the new ram.
If your existing ram works fine then match it with exactly the same gskill modules it may save a headache and having to spend more

bgunner · Apr 13, 2014

OK before we can answer this question we need Both model numbers to know exactly what they are. the links provided do not show the model number of your current set.

mickypheonix · Apr 13, 2014

if you click on see more product details it gives the model number of his current set

bgunner · Apr 13, 2014

I totally agree with mickypheonix's assessment of what you have. IF POSSIBLE get the same set or you will lose performance. After knowing what I just asked. If the same kit Is unavailable then get the same brand with same speed and timings to "try" to make them be compatible.

oAJAXo · Apr 13, 2014

mickypheonix :

I wondered if that might be a problem hence my post. The trouble is I cant find 16GB (2X8) of the same RAM.
I will be gaming mostly, but I do have a large collection of VHS i want to digitise and Edit/render. I cant afford to buy all new RAM but from scanning the odd forum on Video Rendering/Editing. 24GB is minimum. 16gb could be too slow.

i7Baby · Apr 13, 2014

Yep - new ram needs to be the same timings, voltage and speed. The only way you'll get this is with more of the exact same make and part number.

mickypheonix · Apr 13, 2014

lots of em on ebay m8 same as your original set

oAJAXo · Apr 13, 2014

bgunner :

F3-17000CL11D-8GBXL

F3-2133C9D-16GXH

i7Baby · Apr 13, 2014

I do editing with my rig - see signature - and 16GB is fine. But I only deal with about 10GB data and end up with 1 GB movies. Using PowerDirector 11.

bgunner · Apr 13, 2014

I7baby has one thing wrong, to be sure of compatibility, he said "you need the same model and number", But there is an option like I mentioned before get the same brand, timings and the same speed you will have your best chance of compatibility.

as an example of brands working together. Take my secondary system as am example: 2x2GB of PNY PC2-6400 @800MHz and 2X2GB set of Kingston Hyper X T1 series PC2-8500 @1066MHz both clocked to 902MHz but both at a timings of 5-5-5-15-24 work well together.

so to help compatibility buy the same brand "G.Skill" and the same timings you have now. can be ares series or even higher as long as the same timings apply, your better off with compatibility.

oAJAXo · Apr 13, 2014

bgunner :

Looks like I'll have to wait a while. When I can afford it I'll have to buy a complete new set of RAM. Gskill don't do 2x8gb 2133 11.11.11.30 RAM.
Thanks for trying.
AJAX

Tradesman1 · Apr 14, 2014

GSkill has a RJ Z set in 2133/11 F3-2133C11D-16GZL (11-11-11-31 I believe) also have a RJX and and a Ares set in 11-13-13-31 or so

oAJAXo · Apr 14, 2014

Tradesman1 :

Thanks
Looks as though there are no UK outlets but I found newegg and Amazon US do them.

Tradesman1 · Apr 14, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231619

oAJAXo · Apr 17, 2014

Hey Thanks again everyone.
much appreciated.
:bounce:

AJ.

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