Buying new Ram- What's compatible?

PC Chris · Apr 3, 2015

I want to buy some new ram but I'm not sure what will work. I currently have 6GB and I want to change the 2GB stick for one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Savage-2133-Memory-Module/dp/B00N8H06SI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1428047056&sr=8-4&keywords=Hyperx+savage+4gb
Or: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-PC1600-CL11-Memory-Module/dp/B00BJHA8GO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1428047499&sr=8-6&keywords=4gb+ram+ddr3
Is the Hyperx one compatible? My motherboard can take 1.5v and max 1600mhz.

Sammyjo20 · Apr 3, 2015

PC Chris :

Yes. It should be. As long as your current RAM is DDR3.

What is your motherboard so I can definitely find out for you?

- Sam

PC Chris · Apr 3, 2015

My ram is ddr3 and I have Acer Aspire XC-605 if that helps... (This is the first time I have used this website so I'm getting used to this)

Martell1977 · Apr 3, 2015

Easiest way to get all the important info on your RAM and what is compatible is to use Crucial Memory's system scanner:
http://www.crucial.com/

It's fast and easy. Will tell you what you have and what you can use.

PC Chris · Apr 3, 2015

Yes I have used that so I know I need CL11, ddr3 and max 1600mhz. I want to know weather both of those sticks of ram will be compatible with my motherboard.

Martell1977 · Apr 3, 2015

They should work. Your motherboard should automatically down-clock the 2133mhz to 1600, but I have seen that not completely be dependable. If you want a 1600mhz kit, this would work:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-FURY-1600MHz-Memory-Module/dp/B00J8E8ZWY/ref=sr_1_17?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1428108268&sr=1-17&keywords=4gb+1600mhz
You should be able to run any CL timing you want, CL9, CL10, CL11, I haven't ever run into a mobo that restricts this. For compatibility, you want to look at mainly voltage, density, type and speed. In your case, 1.5v, up to 8gb each port for max of 16gb, DDR3 and 1600mhz.

PC Chris · Apr 4, 2015

Thanks, that helped a lot! One final question is it ok if I mix the Hyperx Fury (As Linked in your previous comment) to my current 4GB stick (1.5v, 1600mhz, cl11)? That way I could upgrade my current one at a later date. Thanks for the help

Martell1977 · Apr 4, 2015

PC Chris :

You can try it, since they are similar (speed, CL, voltage) there is a decent chance they could work together without issues. Only way to know for sure is to try it and see. It wont hurt either module if it doesn't work, so there is nothing lost in trying.

PC Chris · Apr 5, 2015

Thanks for the replies, I'm going to try it. But if it doesn't work what will happen? Thanks again

Martell1977 · Apr 5, 2015

PC Chris :

If the modules are incompatible it either wont boot up (but sometimes you just have to change the slots the RAM is in) or it will start but you would get random errors. If removing a module stops this, then that is/was the issue.

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