Upgrading Ram - Making a good choice?

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I currently have a decent computer with a GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 mobo. Lately my computer has been giving me error messages and little-to-no warning crashes related to memory. So, it's time to buy a new stick, or sticks.

I did check the compatibility for my mobo on the mobo's website and I'm mostly looking to get this. Right now it's on sale, so the 2400 is cheaper than the 2133, which is fine for me.

My only issue is I can't find this item anywhere in a physical retailer, only on Amazon and other online-only retailers, which I'm a little weary about in case something goes wrong.

Also, the Mobo's website was limited on what was available in terms of compatibility. I know pcpartpicker.com isn't always 100% reliable. Are there others that are safe to use without risk of incompatibility?

Any/All confirmation, correction or alternative suggestion would be hugely appreciated.
 
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1600MHz is the right speed for the GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3.

A-DATA
DDR3 1600 240 Pin Unbuffered DIMM
http://www.nextwarehouse.com/item/?1788813_g10e

These are sold as singles and I would not recommend combining them in multiples. Using 4 modules that have never been tested together is a mistake. You should use a single kit.

2400 is cheaper than the 2133. both of these are wrong speeds for the GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3.

G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9Q-32GSR
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231610
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CPU: No Overclock AMD FX4300 Q-Core Proc
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3
Ram: 4 Dimms, 1600 mHz AD3U1600w8G11 - B
PS: 350w SL-8360BTX
Graphics Card: No overclock, GTX 750
Hard Disk Drive: Toshiba DT01ACA050 464gb max capacity
Windows 10 64bit
 
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1600MHz is the right speed for the GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3.

A-DATA
DDR3 1600 240 Pin Unbuffered DIMM
http://www.nextwarehouse.com/item/?1788813_g10e

These are sold as singles and I would not recommend combining them in multiples. Using 4 modules that have never been tested together is a mistake. You should use a single kit.

2400 is cheaper than the 2133. both of these are wrong speeds for the GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3.

G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9Q-32GSR
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231610
 
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secondaryevans

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Okay, I understand now, thank you. I wasn't sure, and couldn't think of how to look up what my mobo's max speed was (not for lack of trying).

I wans't planning on buying single sticks, and 32gb is a little overkill for what I'm doing and over my budget. I did find AX3U1600W8G9-DB on the compatability list and it's available on Amazon Here.
I'm going to keep looking for comparable products and prices, but I know what to look for now.
Any further insight is of course great, and I would appreciate it!
 
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