M5A97 R2.0 RAM compatibility?

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Hey guys,

I know there's lots of threads out there on this but I've decided over the past few weeks that wanted to try and build my own PC, and I just have a question about RAM and frequencies/compatibility.

I talked to one of the many tech guys at my local PC shop and they recommended that I buy these to go along with my ASUS M5A97 R2.0:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104370&cm_re=kingston_beast-_-20-104-370-_-Product

I looked in the manual for my board and it's stated that it can support memory up to 2133 mHz (via overclocking); however the only vendors they recommended were Corsair and G.Skill for memory of that frequency. Will my Kingston RAM be compatible? Or am I better off returning them and going for something else?

Oh I should also add that I'm planning to run an AMD FX 8350 processor.

Thanks a lot!
 
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While the mobo plays in, the MC (memory controller) is really the controlling factor and the 8350/8320 are rated UP TO 1866 AT 1 DIMM PER CHANNEL, for 1866, 9-10 is the norm CL wise, as mentioned, many can run 2133, even 2133/9 but the 2133/11 is an even safer bet and you get the increased bandwidth which is good for AMD as they have weak MCs (comparatively)
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Alright sweet, thanks!

So if I were to use the Kingston RAM that I bought would it run on my board even if I didn't overclock anything? I'm just generally confused as to what my board can actually support. Should I go for less mHz or will I be okay? Because on the back of the box it's saying stuff about only supporting 1333 mHz and whatnot.

This is my board:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873

I know this is probably a simple black and white issue but I've sank so much into this PC already to the point where it would be devastating if I started trying to fit it with the wrong components.

Thank you so much for your help though!
 
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While the mobo plays in, the MC (memory controller) is really the controlling factor and the 8350/8320 are rated UP TO 1866 AT 1 DIMM PER CHANNEL, for 1866, 9-10 is the norm CL wise, as mentioned, many can run 2133, even 2133/9 but the 2133/11 is an even safer bet and you get the increased bandwidth which is good for AMD as they have weak MCs (comparatively)
 
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Alright, great!

I guess the last thing I'm concerned about is that my board says it supports the 2133 but with OC (I'm assuming OC stands for overclocking), if I were to use the RAM without overclocking anything would it still be compatible with my board? I'm not at the stage where I want to push my PC to the limits rather I just want to get it up and running
 
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The memory will run at the board's or the memory controller's default speed until you tell it otherwise in BIOS. Faster memory will just default to the slower speed if not. No harm done. It's just that you won't be getting your money's worth from the (generally) more expensive memory.
 
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