Intel DDR3 for AMD Phenom II?

AaronS · 20 Feb 2010 at 23:33

I notice most DDR3 ram is tested or made for i3, i5 and i7, but I'm looking for one for a Phenom II, The AMD specific ones seem a bit more money for the same specs... are all compatible with all... in terms of I want.. PC3-12800 1600MHz, one designed for i7 will still work or do I have to go and get a more expensive AMD specific version?

I know I may sound like a n00b, but I just want to make sure before I make a mistake

Tiamat21 · 20 Feb 2010 at 23:39

DDR3 works on all procesors, just some as stated are better utilised on intel builds.

AaronS · 20 Feb 2010 at 23:41

Any problem if wanting to overclock? With that one on offer http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-026-PA&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

Frozennova · 21 Feb 2010 at 01:15

As posted before there won't be any issues with the memory as it states tested for intel p55 chipsets this doesnt mean there is any issues with AMD it just means they have opimised it for Intel, however in realworld terms this should have no noticeable effect to stability or overclocking ability

Atom · 21 Feb 2010 at 05:31

I am running this stuff on my 550 at 7-7-7-18 1.60 volts..

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-177-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1516

It's only optimised for intel as it runs at a lower operating voltage is my understanding..

FoxEye · 21 Feb 2010 at 14:59

have this in my am3 rig:

http://www.geil.com.tw/products/show/id/189

"Tested for the Dual Channel Intel Core i7 CPU and P55 Motherboards."

rated at 2133mhz c9 @ 1.65v, I'm running them 1333 c7 @ 1.5v, which is the setting the motherboard defaults to.

also, I got them for £38 inc, for 4gb! (2nd hand)

AaronS · 21 Feb 2010 at 21:33

Thanks

Invictus · 23 Mar 2010 at 16:43

Ram isnt specific to processor manufacturers

Earth[Tera].bin · 23 Mar 2010 at 16:50

Atom said:
I am running this stuff on my 550 at 7-7-7-18 1.60 volts..

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-177-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1516

It's only optimised for intel as it runs at a lower operating voltage is my understanding..

I'm using these too, were a good £26 ( £83.99 ) cheaper than anywhere else but the price has just shot up to £109.99 now though ><

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 23 Mar 2010 at 17:02

The Phenom II can work with both high voltage and low voltage RAM at their native voltages. OTH,the Intel socket 1156 and 1366 processors need to have their RAM at 1.65 volts and below.