8GB (2x4) RAM-Kit for MS-7658 (P55 Chipset) - Need Advice

[Benshi]

Hello, my computer has the MS-7658 Mainboard (P55 Chipset). Currently, I have 2x2GB installed, I am looking to upgrade to 2x4GB but I read that the P55 Chipset does not support High Density Memory and I can't seem to find any Low Density Memory online since I don't know exactly what to look for. If you have suggestions, I would appreciate the kit being low-profile because high-profile RAM would interfere with my CPU-cooler.
Thanks in advance.

 

[alexoiu]

Hi,
Here's a kit I'm using with a P55 board: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8/dp/B004E0ZKOI
and a low profile option:
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CML8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B0058J1Q7O

 

[Benshi]

Hi,
Here's a kit I'm using with a P55 board: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8/dp/B004E0ZKOI

I was thinking about getting the low-profile variant but I read on some forum-posts that it does not work with the MS-7658.
Further, someone asked for help for Kingston memory and a Kingston employee stated that P55 does not support high-density memory which Vengeance, I thought, atleast, was?

 

[Benshi]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145315&cm_re=corsair_xms3-_-20-145-315-_-Product

Guess this would work, "Guaranteed to work on all dual channel Intel and AMD platforms" Any thoughts?

 

[alexoiu]

"I was thinking about getting the low-profile variant but I read on some forum-posts that it does not work with the MS-7658."
Not sure about it.
"Further, someone asked for help for Kingston memory and a Kingston employee stated that P55 does not support high-density memory which Vengeance, I thought, atleast, was? ?
I'm running a P55 board with those RAMs.

 

[alexoiu]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145315&cm_re=corsair_xms3-_-20-145-315-_-Product

Guess this would work, "Guaranteed to work on all dual channel Intel and AMD platforms" Any thoughts?

They should work, but... I can't confirm it.

 

[Benshi]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145315&cm_re=corsair_xms3-_-20-145-315-_-Product

Guess this would work, "Guaranteed to work on all dual channel Intel and AMD platforms" Any thoughts?

They should work, but... I can't confirm it.

Alright, I will try Vengeance first and return it if it doesn'T work. Thanks. I won't be able to confirm it for some time because I don't yet have the money, I'll try remembering to, though.

 

[alexoiu]

No problem.

 

[Tradesman1]

If you have the time, drop Corsair an email and ask if these sticks are using High or low density memory chips

 

[Benshi]

If you have the time, drop Corsair an email and ask if these sticks are using High or low density memory chips

:| Well yeah, that would be an idea, thanks, didn't think about that ^^

 

[Benshi]

This came as an answer :

Our CMX8GX3M2B1333C9 is the only low density memory kit we have left that is compatible with the first generation i7 processors. The first generation i7 processors can only utilize DDR3 modules using 512Mb, 1Gb, or 2Gb.

2Gb(gigabit) technology, 8 IC (black chips on module, referred to as single rank) = 2GB module
2Gb, 16 IC (referred to as dual rank) = 4GB module (CMX8GX3M2B1333C9, 2x 4GB kit)
4Gb, 8 IC = 4GB (CML8GX3M2A1600C9)
4Gb, 16 IC = 8GB

So apparently I will have to go with CMX8GX3M2B1333C9, XMS3, 1333Mhz.

 

[Tradesman1]

Glad you checked, can save a lot of headaches getting the high density and 'trying' to get them to play

 

[Benshi]

Glad you checked, can save a lot of headaches getting the high density and 'trying' to get them to play

Most likely, yes. Thanks

 

[Tradesman1]

No worries

 

[Benshi]

Well - Friend told me he had a spare 8GB, took a look, Crucial memory, google search (well, Amazon) revealed it's high density, got it running without any problems... 8 Modules per RAM Stick fpr 4GB, old ones had 16 for 2 GB so it might aswell indeed be high density.

 

[alexoiu]

Thank you for the follow-up.

 

[Benshi]

In case someone with the same problem stumbles upon this thread, this is the memory I have running now : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148787