Can My motherboard support DDR3 1666mhz ram ?

Nvrmndryo · Jun 27, 2016

My motherboard is MA-785GMT-UD2H ver.1 .Currently I have 4 gb = 2x2 1333mhz ram . I have to upgrade ram to atleast 8gb .If I buy more 4 gb 1333mhz ram it will cost more than 1600mhz ram , so Can I install 1600 mhz ram on my motherboard ?
here is the link of the ram I want to install --
http://www.amazon.in/Corsair-CMV4GX3M1A1600C11-1600MHz-Memory-Module/dp/B009CILPRI

smorizio · Jun 27, 2016

most 1600 speed ram the 1600 is intel xmp profile. most newer ram will have eprom setting for 1333 speed. the new ram should default to 1333 when you use it.

Nvrmndryo · Jun 27, 2016

I don't want to use my old 1333mhz ram , I want to use new 4gb+4gb 1600 mhz ram , so Can use it ?

Tradesman1 · Jun 27, 2016

Yes it should be fine with 2x4GB (can take max of 4x4GB). As it's an older mobo, will want DRAM with low density memory ICs (chips) so might look at the GSkill NT series of value DRAM, as most all DRAM from late 2010 to now uses high density ICs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424

Nvrmndryo · Jun 27, 2016

the link you have given is for 1333mhz ram , I guess you did not understand my question .My question was can I install new 1600mhz ram - which are in market currently ?(linked in my question ) or I have to be stuck with 1333mhz ram only ?

Tradesman1 · Jun 27, 2016

The sticks you linked I believe are one of the newer models, which use high density memory ICs, think your mobo needs the low density. As far as 1600, mobo is rated for Athlon II and Phenom II CPUs - will want a Phenom II 965 and prob it to be a C2 to reliably run 1600

Nvrmndryo · Jun 28, 2016

I do have phenom II 965.

Nvrmndryo · Jun 28, 2016

I do have phenom II 965 . how to check whether it's C2 or C3?

Tradesman1 · Jun 28, 2016

Can give 1600 a try then

Let us know how it goes (would look for same the NT sticks)

Nvrmndryo · Jun 28, 2016

to be precise ,its C2 .

Tradesman1 · Jun 28, 2016

C2 is iffy but may well work

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