Slightly Confused - RAM question

Kidge · 6 Feb 2013 at 12:41

Was looking to make the most of today only and purchase the 8Gb Samsung Green.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-017-SA

My only concern is I'm unsure what the 'PC3-12800C11' part means and whether it would affect compatibility?.

My mobo in my sig supports DDR3 up to 1800 just need some re-assurance prior to purchasing.

Ripshod · 6 Feb 2013 at 12:49

PC3=DDR3
12800=1600MHz
C11= memory timing, not to worry too much.

I've just read some of the reviews, and it's good stuff. And yes, should be fine with your setup.

wazza300 · 6 Feb 2013 at 12:53

'PC3-12800C11'

that's just the rams default speed,you can overclock it to 2133-2400mhz

same as your motherboard,it will support higher than 1800mhz

Kidge · 6 Feb 2013 at 12:59

Ripshod said:
PC3=DDR3
12800=1600MHz
C11= memory timing, not to worry too much.

I've just read some of the reviews, and it's good stuff. And yes, should be fine with your setup.

Awesome, thanks Ripshod that explains it so clearly!. Will purchase now

Kidge · 6 Feb 2013 at 13:00

wazza300 said:
'PC3-12800C11'

that's just the rams default speed,you can overclock it to 2133-2400mhz

same as your motherboard,it will support higher than 1800mhz

Wazza I'm intrigued, do you think my motherboard will support it if i OC above 1800mhz?

wazza300 · 6 Feb 2013 at 13:40

cant say 100% but cant see why it wouldn't aslong as you upped the voltages to match

Kidge · 6 Feb 2013 at 17:53

cool, well it's purchased and should be here tomorrow

Kidge · 13 Feb 2013 at 20:33

It's arrived and in....think I'll leave it until a later date to OC.

As always great service from OCUK.