Confused about RAM

Dogboy73 · 19 Sep 2009 at 10:10

How do I find out the fastst type of RAM my mobo (see signature) can accomodate?

chrisxuk · 19 Sep 2009 at 10:18

Just did a quick Google and found:
Supports DDR3 1066/800 memory
Supports DDR2 1066/800/667 memory

Dogboy73 · 19 Sep 2009 at 10:29

So 1066/800 = MHz speed? Is that right? This would be no good then?;

Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-10666 1333MHz
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-019-PA&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1387

I can't actually find any DDR3 RAM on OcUK that runs at 800/1066 MHz.

Nocky24 · 19 Sep 2009 at 11:14

Dogboy73 said:
So 1066/800 = MHz speed? Is that right? This would be no good then?;

Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-10666 1333MHz
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-019-PA&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1387

I can't actually find any DDR3 RAM on OcUK that runs at 800/1066 MHz.

It should still work, it will just be clocked down to the highest supported speed for your mobo is all.

Plec · 19 Sep 2009 at 11:15

You can underclock the DDR3 to 800/1066MHz settings.

If/when you upgrade your CPU (or clock your present one) you could utilise the higher frequencies/settings.

Dogboy73 · 20 Sep 2009 at 10:30

Plec said:
You can underclock the DDR3 to 800/1066MHz settings.

If/when you upgrade your CPU (or clock your present one) you could utilise the higher frequencies/settings.

Sounds good. Will the BIOS automatically take care of the settings if I have it set this way? I don't do the overclock thing. I usually just let the mobo/BIOS take care of things

tuppers360 · 20 Sep 2009 at 10:49

It should do, but check the GIGABYTE manual and check their site for info