RAM and MOBO compatibility?

jv2907 · 22 Feb 2010 at 13:32

I will be buying the Asus M4A79XTD Evo (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard for a new build, and I am looking at the Patriot Sector 5 Viper II 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-12800 1600MHz Dual Channel + 3D Mark Vantage (PVV34G1600LLKB). How will I know what RAM is compatible? I have looked on ASUS and Patriots website but cant seem to see anything.

If anyone could find a list of supported RAM for that board, it would be very much appreciated!!

stulid · 22 Feb 2010 at 13:33

Its all compatible.

jv2907 · 22 Feb 2010 at 13:35

stulid said:
Its all compatible.

Ok thanks, Id just heard that some RAM wasnt working with this board, but as long as that patriot works then thats fine. Thanks for your help

stulid · 22 Feb 2010 at 13:38

That board takes the newest ddr3 ram, which that patriot is.

Look for ddr3 or pc3 in the description.

Kermit2 · 24 Feb 2010 at 22:44

I had a similar Q, and posted it to Patriot tech support- got this reply:
For socket AM3, the equivalent line would be PGS34G1600LLKA. You might be able to get away running PVV34G1600LLKB on the Asus Am3 board at spec, but you probably would need to increase the voltages and increase other settings such as trfc to 160ns or higher. You might have to ultimately reduce the timings and/or frequency.

Note the mobo is a M4A785TD-M evo- not sure if that makes a difference....