- Aug 14, 2016
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Let me first say, that im a total Noob at this. I want to upgrade my RAM. I currently have Crucial 2x1GB 128MX64 DDR3 and desperatly need to change that. I went through Crucial to see what compatible but i'm a little confused.
Crucial is telling me that my motherboard will be compatible with a:
4GB Kit (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 UDIMM
DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.5V • 256Meg x 64
This isnt available at my local Frys (bummer) and also ASUS is saying it can be maxed at 8GB so im trying to get a 8GB, not 4GB so im trying to look for other options. I tried to get the same thing as what Crucial is telling me but i have failed twice already.
First time i got a Patriot Viper DDR3 1600mhz 2x4GB. Recommended by the sales guy. Thought it would be ok since Crucial recommended a 1600 to me as well. Nope didnt work. Monitor wouldnt turn on.
Did more research found out my motherboard had the following:
FSB 1333/1066/800MHz
Dual-channel DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800
Why would Crucial recommend their choice i listed above if Asus is saying otherwise?
Anyways, second time i go back to Frys told the guys the same thing and i came home with Patriot DDR3 PC3-10600 1333mhz 2x4gb kit.
SAME THING.
So now im wondering should i bite the bullet and order the 4GB (2x2GB) from crucial online even if it says 1600mhz and its only 4GB? Also i think i should mention this is for a desktop.
Im sorry if this sounds confusing, like i said im a total Noob and im trying to understand all of this so any help is GREATLY appreciated!! Thank you all.
Crucial is telling me that my motherboard will be compatible with a:
4GB Kit (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 UDIMM
DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.5V • 256Meg x 64
This isnt available at my local Frys (bummer) and also ASUS is saying it can be maxed at 8GB so im trying to get a 8GB, not 4GB so im trying to look for other options. I tried to get the same thing as what Crucial is telling me but i have failed twice already.
First time i got a Patriot Viper DDR3 1600mhz 2x4GB. Recommended by the sales guy. Thought it would be ok since Crucial recommended a 1600 to me as well. Nope didnt work. Monitor wouldnt turn on.
Did more research found out my motherboard had the following:
FSB 1333/1066/800MHz
Dual-channel DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800
Why would Crucial recommend their choice i listed above if Asus is saying otherwise?
Anyways, second time i go back to Frys told the guys the same thing and i came home with Patriot DDR3 PC3-10600 1333mhz 2x4gb kit.
SAME THING.
So now im wondering should i bite the bullet and order the 4GB (2x2GB) from crucial online even if it says 1600mhz and its only 4GB? Also i think i should mention this is for a desktop.
Im sorry if this sounds confusing, like i said im a total Noob and im trying to understand all of this so any help is GREATLY appreciated!! Thank you all.
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