16GB Memory Help

[adolmino1]

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[Space Monkey]

You don't need to fill all four slots, but check which 2 slots are connected so that you run the RAM in dual channel mode

 

[Space Monkey]

Also, most dual channel DDR3 will work with that board, look for either 1333mhz or 1600mhz RAM (ASUS website says it'll run either)

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M4A78LTM/

 

[adolmino1]

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[Space Monkey]

I'm going to put the 2x8GB sticks in the same slots when i remove the 2x2GB sticks that i have in now ,

Is that ok?

Just check the manual to see what to use just in case your current ones aren't in the correct slots?

 

[adolmino1]

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[adolmino1]

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[Space Monkey]

Personally I wouldn't have any of those, OCUK here have some good RAM deals, like these: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-047-TG&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

 

[adolmino1]

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[Space Monkey]

Right ok ,

ive only been looking at pc3 10600 ram , these are pc3 12800 , i guess i can look for pc3 12800 ram too!

According to Asus you can use PC3 12800, and if for any reason it doesn't run at 1600mhz you can run it at 1333mhz instead so no worries going for it

 

[adolmino1]

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[Space Monkey]

ok thanks again for your help

No problem, any other queries just ask

 

[adolmino1]

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[Admetos]

Hi, I checked the spec on your OCZ ram and voltage is 1.65v, the Corsair is 1.5v.

You could undervolt the OCZ RAM to match the Corsair, but suspect it won't run at 1333 speed.

Personally I would abandon trying to match this memory as you won't find 1333 memory thats 1.65v. Instead I would source either a 8GB or 16GB kit in 1600 speed, then sell on your remaining memory.

One of these would be my bet

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-132-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-137-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

There is another option. You could buy this Kingston 1333 memory that has an upper voltage of 1.55v. Then set your OCZ to 1.55v in the hope it still runs at 1333. But this is not guaranteed so it's just trial and error.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-098-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1516

 

[canuseemygrapes]

not to put too big a spanner in the works, but your mobo only supports:
512mb, 1gb, 2gb, 4gb sticks.

dont be buying 8gb sticks cause they wont work.
to get 16gb on that mobo u need 4x4gb

Pick a colour... 1600mhz duel packs
Red
Orange
Gold (out of stock)

 

[adolmino1]

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[Admetos]

adz7777, after posting I noticed your motherboard only supports 1600 memory when overclocked. I don't know anything about overclocking AMD chips, but check you can support 1600 memory. Otherwise that Kingston memory is good quality and will be fine.

 

[adolmino1]

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[Admetos]

adz7777, I have owned that 1333 Kingston memory above since 2010. It's been really solid memory, that memory is fine.

Set memory voltage at 1.5v, however it should run at less but try 1.5v first.

Also now your choosing this memory, it's worth seeing if your OCZ ram can also be used to make 12gb. But make sure the computer is stable on the new ram for at least a week first.

Finally when handling the memory hold it by the sides, never touch the gold contacts with your hands.

 

[adolmino1]

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