RAM for AMD CPUs

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I'm looking to build my first PC, and I'm going for an AMD CPU, and either this or this Motherboard.

The thing is I'm new at knowing which parts work together. What's not helping the matter is all the RAM descriptions talking about Intel Sandybridge boards. Any basic tips on how to match MoBos with RAM would be greatly appreciated.

And would RAM like this, this, or this work with these boards?

I know that manufacturers want to stick a big "Compatible with Sandybridge" logo on (like how my monitor has a "Compatible with Windows 7" sticker on it), but it just confuses me as to if it'll work with MY system.

Thanks a bunch for any help or advice.
 
Thanks Guys

So how DO you check what RAM works with which board. Beyond being DDR/2/3 will any RAM work with any board? I take it that only the better boards will be able to get the most out of the high end RAM.
 
Do not like OCZ memory (personal opinion based on DOAs and failure to run at rated speed/volts, YMMV).

Do like G.Skill RipjawsX, just bought some more to use in an Asus M4A79XTD Evo :)

Fortunately it is excruciatingly rare that a particular brand of RAM will not work in a given motherboard - everything is manufactured to strict external standards to prevent this. You should be able to buy and use anything that's within the voltage ability of your board, including "optimised for intel".

I'm mildly confused by your choice of motherboards as they're quite different - one has onboard graphics and is micro ATX, the other is full ATX and does not have onboard graphics. Are you running on a tight budget?
 
eddiew said:
I'm mildly confused by your choice of motherboards as they're quite different - one has onboard graphics and is micro ATX, the other is full ATX and does not have onboard graphics. Are you running on a tight budget?
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Actually they're for two different builds for different people. The mATX is for someone who wants a more basic computer and so onboard graphics is fine, and the other is for someone who wants to upgrade his PC to play more games. He's getting a dedicated GPU and a large case so that ATX board is more suited.

I didn't put it in the OP as it wasn't really relevant. Thanks for your help. OCUK is discounting a lot of OCZ RAM so it may be easier on the wallet. Though I will take your advice into consideration.
 
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