Memory compatibility

[pasuka]

Is ADATA AX3U1600GB2G92G compatible with cpu AMD athlon II X3 450 and m/b Biostar A880G+ ??

 

[jaquith]

I would work off this list -> http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/memory_report.php?S_ID=492 or 100% verify with A-DATA http://www.adata-group.com/index.php?action=ss_main

I would recommend 1333MHz with your CPU. Here's some from the Certified QVL:
F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

Also, this list of Corsair - http://www.corsair.com/memory-3/amd-memory-solutions.html

 

[pasuka]

I think AX3U1600GB2G9-AG and AX3U1600GB2G92G is the same, because the amazon.com and newegg.com search results show the same memory

 

[jaquith]

There are all sorts of examples that are about the same, but won't work. They 9.9/10 use different IC's. When I bet, I bet only to win -- unfortunately, the RAM Mfg's Configurations don't list your MOBO.

The way 'I buy RAM' - 1. QVL Listed, 2. RAM Mfg Tested {Configuration}, 3. Approved via the RAM Mfg via a Ticket. I've been building and seeing Incompatible RAM for far too long to ever recommend via a Guess.

Example:
AX3U1600GB2G9-AG
AX3U1600GB2G92G

I've seen Corsair have ALL Part Numbers the EXACT same except for the last single digit and POOF failures. If you do a Ticket to A-DATA then you'll know 100% by Monday. Or guess now and screw around with a 2 week RMA process.

Good Luck!

 

[pasuka]

thank you jaquith. your advice was very helpful. thanks for the recommendations!!