Motherboard and RAM compatibility question

Mr Doovde · 4 Jul 2009 at 14:12

As this is a RAM and motherboard question, I thought I would sneak it into this section. I'm definitely going to order my new build today. The motherboard I will be buying is the MSI 790FX-GD70 AMD 790FX.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-110-MS

The motherboard supports the following RAM: DDR3 Memory - DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600*/1800*/2133*(OC). Please forgive me as it's a first time build, but does this mean that it only supports overclocked 1600MHz ram, not native 1600MHz RAM? In relation to this, would the following RAM be ok as it seems to me to be native 1600MHz, or am I being simple?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-169-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1387

It's a real shame the other lower volt versions are out of stock.

DavyBoy · 4 Jul 2009 at 14:22

This mobo will support native 1600MHz RAM, the reason it has O.C beside anything higher than 1333MHz is because 1333MHz is the frequency of the CPU's IMC, and anything higher than 1333MHz is considered overclocking...

As for low voltage DIMMS, have you checked out the Clearance Memory section of the shop website, as there might be some available in there...

Mr Doovde · 4 Jul 2009 at 14:27

Thank you for enlightening me. I will check the clearance section.

Mr Doovde · 4 Jul 2009 at 17:36

I've just noticed that the RAM I mentioned i.e., http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-169-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1387, will have 7-7-6 timings for Asus boards. Does this optimisation for Asus boards mean that the timings may not be as good for the MSI board? Mnay thanks.