AMD ram options

shadychopper · 29 Apr 2015 at 18:53

HI guys, Im looking for 4x4gb ddr3 1600mhz ram for my FX8350 cpu in a crosshair formula iv mobo, Whats my best cheapest option? As running GTA V at 4K is hitting over 7gb usage and is probably the reason for my continual crashing in game after a hour or two playing time, cheers.

shadychopper · 29 Apr 2015 at 18:58

I believe I can only fit a maximum of 4gb in each slot hence 4x4gb, thanks anyways.

shadychopper · 29 Apr 2015 at 20:12

I seem to remember that the maximum amount of ram I can install in the formula IV is 16gb If my memory serves me right but I might be wrong...?

shadychopper · 29 Apr 2015 at 20:19

Ok So 16gb is the official maximum amount of ram supported but a quick google tells me that someone has installed 8gb sticks so happy days, That gives me a few more options. That's a bit like my cpu not officially supported but has been running at 4.7ghz for donkeys after I flashed the bios.

shadychopper · 29 Apr 2015 at 20:20

Yea a bit odd but when the board was designed back in the day there wasn't any 8gig ram sticks about.

shadychopper · 29 Apr 2015 at 20:24

On another note would 16gb ram with timings of 11-11-11-28 make much difference against ram with 8gb 9-9-9-24 apart for the obvious amount of each?

shadychopper · 29 Apr 2015 at 20:35

Ok Thanks.