RAM Compatibility as it pertains to frequency of the RAM.

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neverender1120

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Hello,

I was looking to upgrade the RAM in my computer for photo editing from 8 GB to 16GB. But before I buy the RAM, I was wondering if frequency mattered in my buying choice. My motherboard is an MSI 760GM-P23 (FX). The manual for the motherboard is showing 3 recommended frequencies. It reads as follows: DD R3 800/ 1066/ 1333 SDRAM (total 16GB Max).

SO MY QUESTION IS:

1. Do I have to buy RAM within the specified frequencies, or can I buy, say, one that is clocked at 1600mhz (which seems much more accepted)?
2. If I am able to purchase a set that is not specified within the motherboard's manual, what are the consequences?

Thanks for your time,

Clayton
 
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RealBeast
You board supports 1600MHz memory according to the MSI support site compatibility page HERE. And while you do not have to buy memory off that list, everything on it has been actually tested by MSI.

To be confident, I would contact the memory support of the brand that you want to buy and ask them about compatibility of specific modules -- G.Skill and Corsair are very good about responding to such requests in my experience.

But if you are adding to what you have, get the same frequency and timing as the current sticks for best results. Not an issue if you are totally replacing the memory.
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You board supports 1600MHz memory according to the MSI support site compatibility page HERE. And while you do not have to buy memory off that list, everything on it has been actually tested by MSI.

To be confident, I would contact the memory support of the brand that you want to buy and ask them about compatibility of specific modules -- G.Skill and Corsair are very good about responding to such requests in my experience.

But if you are adding to what you have, get the same frequency and timing as the current sticks for best results. Not an issue if you are totally replacing the memory.
 
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Thanks, RealBeast! Just the answer I was looking for.

 
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