[SOLVED] 12800u->12800

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

I am wondering if I could switch memory from 12800u->12800 and if that would cause any issues in the future

SPECS:

i7-4770k
Stock Dell 3020 Mother Board
GTX 970 4GB
SK Hynix 8Gb DDR3 12800u
Corsair CX 550
128GB Crucial SSD
500GB WD HDD

Thanks in Advance!

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

12800U --- the "U" stands for "unbuffered" which nearly all non-server RAM is anyway, whether it says "U" or not. So nothing to be gained by swapping it out for different 12800 (unless existing RAM is faulty of course).

 

[Third-Eye]

I am wondering if I could switch memory from 12800u->12800 and if that would cause any issues in the future

SPECS:

i7-4770k
Stock Dell 3020 Mother Board
SK Hynix 8Gb DDR3 12800u

In that Dell motherboard, you should be able use any Unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3 240-pin DIMM. That includes the DDR3L low voltage (1.35v) modules. You are limited by the motherboards chipset up to 1.5v modules and DDR3 1600 (PC3-12800) maximum speed. If you wanted to run faster than DDR3 1600, you will need a Z87 or Z97 chipset motherboard.

Here are all the 2x8GB DDR3/DDR3L 1600 module kits available at newegg for an idea of what to buy. If you have a slim case you might have to buy shorter modules. https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007611 601349170 600551103 8000 600006072
You can save money if you buy used modules, which are usually half the price of new, but you risk buying bad modules even if the seller has high ratings. I would say buy from resellers with a good return policy if you buy used.