Type of RAM
- Thread starter Shoorik
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Yes, but here is the thing. On the specs for the motherboard it says:
Memory Standard: DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800
The RAM sticks above are DDR3 1333. And the board says that DDR3 1333 are (OC) for this motherboard, which is "overclock" correct? So I'm just wondering if the 1333 type of DDR3 would work on this motherboard, not just DDR3 RAM in general.
Memory Standard: DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800
The RAM sticks above are DDR3 1333. And the board says that DDR3 1333 are (OC) for this motherboard, which is "overclock" correct? So I'm just wondering if the 1333 type of DDR3 would work on this motherboard, not just DDR3 RAM in general.
If you haven't bought the RAM yet, get the 1066.
Well here is another thing. I've looked into this RAM too.
But on the label in picture 3, it says that this RAM is made for Core i5 and i7, also for AMD and AM3 CPUs.
I have a Core 2 Duo.
I mean, the motherboard and the RAM meet all the specifications, but it threw me off when it said made for Core i5 and i7.
But on the label in picture 3, it says that this RAM is made for Core i5 and i7, also for AMD and AM3 CPUs.
I have a Core 2 Duo.
I mean, the motherboard and the RAM meet all the specifications, but it threw me off when it said made for Core i5 and i7.
claptonman
New Member
That's just advertising, don't worry about it. It will work with your CPU just fine.
The memory will be fine. It will boot at 1066. All the OC means is you would need to set it manually in the bios for 1333. I would get these.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426
Hmmmm, how would I set it manually in Bios? I'm rather new at this. 
Also, here is some additional description for the motherboard:
Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz CPUs
Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1333 (OC)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500, Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10, Max. shared memory 1759MB
EuP Ready
Supports ASRock Instant Boot, Instant Flash, OC DNA, ASRock OC Tuner (Up to 158% CPU frequency increase)
Supports Smart BIOS, Intelligent Energy Saver (Up to 20% CPU Power Saving)
Free Bundle : ASRock Software Suite
Are there any negative aspects to overclocking my RAM to 1333? What does it do exactly if you overclock it?
Also, here is some additional description for the motherboard:
Supports FSB1333/1066/800/533 MHz CPUs
Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1333 (OC)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500, Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10, Max. shared memory 1759MB
EuP Ready
Supports ASRock Instant Boot, Instant Flash, OC DNA, ASRock OC Tuner (Up to 158% CPU frequency increase)
Supports Smart BIOS, Intelligent Energy Saver (Up to 20% CPU Power Saving)
Free Bundle : ASRock Software Suite
Are there any negative aspects to overclocking my RAM to 1333? What does it do exactly if you overclock it?
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You just go into the bios and set the Speed/Timing and voltage manually. No there isnt any negative aspects, your just setting it to its default spec. Any reason you going with the Team Elite memory. It pretty lowend memory. Alot better memory.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424
So this memory is better than the memory you initially suggested above? There is no reason that I was going for the Team Elite memory. I was just trying to find some good priced 8 GB RAM sticks for the motherboard, if the second one is a lot better, I'd gladly buy that one instead.
There is no reason that I was going for the Team Elite memory. I was just trying to find some good priced 8 GB RAM sticks for the motherboard, if the second one is a lot better, I'd gladly buy that one instead.
Same memory, one just has heat spreaders.
claptonman
New Member
Heatspreaders pull heat away from the RAM and spread them across metal, which would have a bigger surface area for cool air to touch. Not necessary, but most newer RAM has them.