Modern Motherboard RAM Slot List

jaart · Jul 3, 2014

I've looked all over and cannot find a simple list of the types of RAM slots that tend to be on modern motherboards. Can anyone help me out?

coastie65 · Jul 3, 2014

jaart :

For Desktops, it is 240 pin DIMM slots for DDR3 memory modules.

jaart · Jul 3, 2014

coastie65 :

I know, but when I click into a motherboard listing on Newegg, it always shows a long list of memory slots: for example, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132125 shows "Memory Slots: dual channel DDR3 3200(OC)/3100(OC)/3000(OC),..". I was wondering if it was like this for every motherboard, or if there is some variation.

The Builder · Jul 3, 2014

jaart :

No, not all motherboard will support the same frequency if that's what you are asking. You can find that information on the manufacturer's website if the store where you're buying from lacks that information.

Normally, high end Z97 motherboards can do 3200MHz+ while H97 can only support up to 1600MHz.

coastie65 · Jul 3, 2014

jaart :

Ahhhh. You are talking about the frequencies that the memory runs at. Most motherboards will run up to 1600 Mhz Natively ( without Overclocking ), but will run Higher speeds with Overclocking. Most are still dual channel but there are some Quad channel boards out there and with the Intel Socket 1366, Tri Channel.

jaart · Jul 3, 2014

coastie65 :

jaart :

Ahhhh. You are talking about the frequencies that the memory runs at. Most motherboards will run up to 1600 Mhz Natively ( without Overclocking ), but will run Higher speeds with Overclocking. Most are still dual channel but there are some Quad channel boards out there and with the Intel Socket 1366, Tri Channel.

Cool. Good to know, thanks! I guess the followup question would be if the "DDR3 3200(OC)/3100(OC)/3000(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2600(OC)/2500(OC)/2400(OC)/2200(OC)/2133(OC)/2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600/1333" is pretty typical for a modern motherboard, or if the overclock limits vary wildly?

The Builder · Jul 3, 2014

Typical for a high end motherboard. Now, if you can run your RAM at those insane frequencies depends on your CPU's IMC.

coastie65 · Jul 3, 2014

My Motherboard will run up to 1600 Mhz Natively. I installed 2133 Mhz in here and OC'd it to that speed. I didn't see going any higher than that as then it realy starts getting pricey and 2133 Mhz is good.

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