Is M5A97R2.0 compatible with Kingston Savage memory

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I can't decide is it safe to get 1x 8GB 1600MHz Kingston HyperX Savage CL9 (HX316C9SR/8) or
1x 8GB 1866MHz Kingston HyperX Savage CL9 (HX318C9SR/8) this is actually cheaper.

At some point i will add 1 more stick or even 3 more. My question would, how this going to work, because i can't see this memory at https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/M5A97_R20/HelpDesk_QVL/.




 
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Yeah, 1600 is fine. I would buy the 1866 just because it's cheaper, it just likely won't be when you want to add more in the future. So, it's up to you. But unless you can notice a difference of milliseconds the 1600 is fine. If you don't think you will get around to adding more RAM in the future, I suggest a 2x4GB configuration to get dual channel memory. It may also be worth considering getting the higher speed memory to throw in a future build that may have an intel or AMD APU in it.
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You'll likely be 95% fine. Just know that the timings are marketed toward Intel on memory, you will have to manually change them in your BIOS, and may or may not receive the same timings at the rated speed while being stable on your MOBO.

Edit: It's also worth to note that if you plan on adding more RAM in the future the 1866 may be more expensive at that time than it is now. You will not notice any dramatic changes in speed between the two speed using an FX CPU.
 
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Yes my CPU is AMD FX 8350. So you would recommend getting 1600mhz?
I am not crazy about overclock and pretty much casual PC user/gamer.

 
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Yeah, 1600 is fine. I would buy the 1866 just because it's cheaper, it just likely won't be when you want to add more in the future. So, it's up to you. But unless you can notice a difference of milliseconds the 1600 is fine. If you don't think you will get around to adding more RAM in the future, I suggest a 2x4GB configuration to get dual channel memory. It may also be worth considering getting the higher speed memory to throw in a future build that may have an intel or AMD APU in it.
 
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I think i can live for month or so with 1x8GB (without Dual Channel) then after some time i will add 1x8GB more, eventually i am going to populate all slots. My mobo support 32GB max. I think i will go with 1600, because i am not going to split hairs about it and it will be cheaper for future upgrades. Thanks for advice, very much appreciate.

 
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