Need to match my current memory

timmy222 · 26 Sep 2012 at 09:28

Hi peeps, at the moment I have the following ram in my pc.
G-Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz Ripjaws Memory Kit CL7(7-8-7-24).
This is not available anymore and i wish to increase my ram to 8 gig.
Which ram should I use to go with what is already in my pc?.
Any advise please.

Admiral Huddy · 26 Sep 2012 at 09:36

You can use any RAM of the same speed. If the latency (timings) are different, the system should default to the slowest of the two sets or you might have to set these yourself but otherwise it should be fine

timmy222 · 26 Sep 2012 at 09:38

Thanks Admiral, thats just what I thought.

stulid · 26 Sep 2012 at 09:40

There is some kingston ram on today only deal, buy that and sell the other stuff?

timmy222 · 26 Sep 2012 at 09:51

I did think of that Stulid, but the ram I have has been so good I wish to keep it.

8 Pack · 26 Sep 2012 at 09:59

Get any 2 x 2gb Dimms that look 7-8-7, 8-9-8, 9-10-9 etc etc Your Dimms have PSC IC so just match the IC and away you go with low latency goodness!!!!! Those GSKILL DIMMS are very good yes keep em they clock like hell!!!!!! or sell em to me!!! lol!!!

Just had a look and OC UK dont have this size dimm on PSC have a look at this part number GSkill F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM and your ready to go.

timmy222 · 28 Sep 2012 at 08:15

All fine

Had to tweak the bios and all is running fine now.
Good cheap upgrade just waiting for my hd 6850 to arrive and I am sorted for another year.