What memory ?

[fergiet]

Hi

I may upgrade to an Asus M5A99X EVO AMD 990X (Socket AM3+) DDR3 PCI-Express ATX Motherboard.

I need advice as to the memory I should buy to go with it. Currently I have DDR2 RAM but will buy DDR3 to fit on board. PC used mainly for photo/video edits and general use. It is only used for gaming from time to time.

I have an AMD Athlon II x3 450 running at 3.4 but will upgrade to Bulldozer when it comes out.

Will 4gb be fine or should I get 8gb ?

Any help/advice welcome.

 

[fergiet]

4GB is fine unless working on large files, then 8GB would be better.
remember you would need a 64bit OS to go over the 4GB.

Ok but I need help with the best RAM to buy. Which make and model?

 

[fergiet]

Corsair XMS3 is great quality and value - link.

@ £31 it's pretty much a no brainer.

Thanks for that. It's on order.