Changing RAM help

Diecku101

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May 4, 2014
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hi, im getting new RAM for my custom pc and i have a asus M5A78L-M/USB3 and i have outdated RAM.But the new RAM im getting is 8GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz Ripjaw Series (9-9-9-24) Dual Channel kit F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL. and so im wondering if i get this and when i replace my old RAM with the new RAM, do i have to reinstall windows or wipe out my HDD?
or is it just simple like changing RAM and booting it up and done? thanks
 
its as simple as plugging it in and booting. you might have to change some BIOS settings for it to be at 1600Mhz and 9-9-9-24 timings, it might be set to auto.

just pop them in and check how its running in CPU-Z memory tab