I am extremely novice when it comes to computers but I am trying to figure this out because I need faster speeds lol. So my understand is that my CPU ASROCK N68C-S UCC is compatible with G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK. The current RAM in my CPU is 2 Samsung 1GB 1RX8 PC2-5300U-555-12-ZZ. Should I replace the old RAM with the new RAM since the brands are different or can I add the G Skill memory in addition without any problems? Thanks for listening.
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RAM Brand Compatibilty
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algorithmbreaker
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Brands do not matter that much, but the specs matter.
Adding PC2-5300 and PC2-8500 will make the memory system to operate all at PC2-5300 instead of operating at PC2-8500. So the best option is to remove the PC2-5300 and add the G Skill for it to operate at PC2-8500.
And PC2-8500 (1066MHz) is supported with AM3 / AM2+ processors only, on this motherboard.
Adding PC2-5300 and PC2-8500 will make the memory system to operate all at PC2-5300 instead of operating at PC2-8500. So the best option is to remove the PC2-5300 and add the G Skill for it to operate at PC2-8500.
And PC2-8500 (1066MHz) is supported with AM3 / AM2+ processors only, on this motherboard.
Wait so I thought the 8500 hundred is what I needed right? I am confused because I read an article here at:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/289314-30-what-asrock-n68 and thought thats what I need..
I have AMD Athlon(tm) 64X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ 2.81GHz. What memory would I need?
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/289314-30-what-asrock-n68 and thought thats what I need..
I have AMD Athlon(tm) 64X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ 2.81GHz. What memory would I need?
Wait so I thought the 8500 hundred is what I needed right? I am confused because I read an article here at:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/289314-30-what-asrock... and thought thats what I need..
I have AMD Athlon(tm) 64X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ 2.81GHz. What memory would I need?
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/289314-30-what-asrock... and thought thats what I need..
I have AMD Athlon(tm) 64X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ 2.81GHz. What memory would I need?
algorithmbreaker
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This motherboard has four slots.
Two slots for DDR3 type memory 2x4GB = 8GB
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Two slots for DDR2 type memory. 2x4GB = 8GB Max
Only one type memory can be used (two slots). 8GB Max
So either choose DDR2 1066***/800/667/533 or DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800.
*** DDR2 1066MHz speed memory will work only if you have a AM3 / AM2+ processor.
DDR2 1066MHz (PC2-8500) is the fastest speed available.
1066MHz (PC3-8500) speed memory is also available in DDR3. Fastest DDR3 supported by this Motherboard is 1600MHz (PC3-12800).
I did not notice the combo (DDR2/DDR3) memory supported by this motherboard. So, you have two options.
1) Remove existing DDR2 memory and replace with faster 4GB x 2 DDR2 PC2-6400 (800MHz) or 4GB x 2 DDR2 PC2-8500 (1066MHz supported by AM3 / AM2+ processors only)
2) Remove existing DDR2 memory but go for the DDR3 Memory (Supported by AM3+ processors only)
Choose 4GB x 2 DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz memory.
I recommend the 2nd option (best) if you have AM3+ processor.
Hope this helps!
Two slots for DDR3 type memory 2x4GB = 8GB
and
Two slots for DDR2 type memory. 2x4GB = 8GB Max
Only one type memory can be used (two slots). 8GB Max
So either choose DDR2 1066***/800/667/533 or DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800.
*** DDR2 1066MHz speed memory will work only if you have a AM3 / AM2+ processor.
DDR2 1066MHz (PC2-8500) is the fastest speed available.
1066MHz (PC3-8500) speed memory is also available in DDR3. Fastest DDR3 supported by this Motherboard is 1600MHz (PC3-12800).
I did not notice the combo (DDR2/DDR3) memory supported by this motherboard. So, you have two options.
1) Remove existing DDR2 memory and replace with faster 4GB x 2 DDR2 PC2-6400 (800MHz) or 4GB x 2 DDR2 PC2-8500 (1066MHz supported by AM3 / AM2+ processors only)
2) Remove existing DDR2 memory but go for the DDR3 Memory (Supported by AM3+ processors only)
Choose 4GB x 2 DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz memory.
I recommend the 2nd option (best) if you have AM3+ processor.
Hope this helps!
algorithmbreaker
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Refer manufacturer specs here:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/NVIDIA/N68C-S%20UCC/
Shows the list of processors. If you still find hard to identify, let me know the processor model number. Can be found under system information or My Computer/This PC properties.
http://www.asrock.com/mb/NVIDIA/N68C-S%20UCC/
Shows the list of processors. If you still find hard to identify, let me know the processor model number. Can be found under system information or My Computer/This PC properties.
algorithmbreaker
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ASROCK N68C-S UCC is the model number of the motherboard. Not the processor.
CPU is AMD, there should be a model number for the processor.
Use CPU-Z utility. http://download.cpuid.com/cpu-z/cpu-z_1.83-en.exe
Install the CPU Z tool from the above link and launch it. Processor details will show within the tool under 'CPU' tab.
CPU is AMD, there should be a model number for the processor.
Use CPU-Z utility. http://download.cpuid.com/cpu-z/cpu-z_1.83-en.exe
Install the CPU Z tool from the above link and launch it. Processor details will show within the tool under 'CPU' tab.
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