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Motherboards with 1600mhz memory support

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No. Choose instead based on other features, such as sata 6 or usb 3.0. Many boards will allow you to overclock the ram beyond the default settings.
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I haven't seen any mobos that were more expensive based soley on supporting 1600 MHz. RAM, which any current mobo should do without issue. There is not any significant performance advantage to running DDR3 RAM at 1600 MHz. however so buy a quality mobo that meets your needs.
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I don't know of any current boards that will not support 1600mhz memory, but memory speed the board supports is the last thing to look at. If the board supports a certain processor, it will support the memory speed the processor runs at by default. Increasing memory speed adds a very insignificant amount of speed that you can only see in benchmarks, you'll never notice otherwise.

jitpublisher said:
I don't know of any current boards that will not support 1600mhz memory, but memory speed the board supports is the last thing to look at. If the board supports a certain processor, it will support the memory speed the processor runs at by default. Increasing memory speed adds a very insignificant amount of speed that you can only see in benchmarks, you'll never notice otherwise.


Well i am on a tight budget so i was thinking of that board i linked to. And it doesnt support it. But i am happy to know that it isnt important.
What about the board itself? Is it good enough for a computer that wont be overclocked?
Also will it be compatible with my old hardrive: HITACHI 250GB 8MB CACHE SATA2 7200RPM HDT722525D?

o1die said:
Yes. Your case will work with either board you choose; any atx or micro atx board will fit the 330 case.


Thank you! Glad it fits. :) 

I have another 2 questions...
If i buy 1600mhz memory, will it work in a 1333mhz slot? Will there be problems, or will it just only reach 1333?

Also.. while searching for memories... some said in the description: "indicated for socket 1155 - Sandy Bridge". Just to be sure... bridge sandy motherboards can support any type of ddr3 memories, right?
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It will just reach 1333, unless you overclock the cpu by about 20%. For sandy bridge, I would check the qvl memory listing for the board you choose. Use ddr3 rated at 1.5-1.6 volts. Check your favorite vender or newegg for the ram specs and rebates. Don't spend over $40 (after rebate) for a 2x4 gb kit.
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Memory Master

You can use either brand. I use 16 gb of gskill 1333 ripjaws and it works fine with Intel or amd boards. I would get the gskill as it's cheaper and runs at only 1.5 volts.
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