I'm looking to upgrade my RAM.

[0Anonymous0]

Specs:

1600MHz ADATA ram (unknown timings)
Biostar Hi-Fi A85w
AMD A10-6800k
CX500 PSU

As you can see above, I have 1600 MHz ram. I ran into some "disposable income" and I would like to upgrade my RAM. My MOBO claims that it supports 1600/1866/2133(OC)/2400(OC). Do I have to overclock my RAM to get to 2133 and 2400 speeds? Also, what sticks should I be looking for? Right now, all I want is a 2 x 4gb kit. Thanks!

 

[unclemao]

Specs:

1600MHz ADATA ram (unknown timings)
Biostar Hi-Fi A85w
AMD A10-6800k
CX500 PSU

As you can see above, I have 1600 MHz ram. I ran into some "disposable income" and I would like to upgrade my RAM. My MOBO claims that it supports 1600/1866/2133(OC)/2400(OC). Do I have to overclock my RAM to get to 2133 and 2400 speeds? Also, what sticks should I be looking for? Right now, all I want is a 2 x 4gb kit. Thanks!

But while i think for the money i think you should get a system with an independent gpu and cpu, you should be looking for dual channel kits and ram between the frequencies of 1800 mhz - 2100mhz for your apu. And you don't need to overclock if your ram comes at 2100mhz stock but if it lower than that then yes you have to overlock.

 

[skit75]

What are you doing that requires more than 8GB of RAM? You won't see much of a difference in increasing the RAM speed from 1600MHz to 1800 or 2100MHz in day to day normal use. Sock it away for a better upgrade, later. The timings for your current config are in your signature link, unless that is not your rig anymore.



Memory (RAM)
Size8192 MB
Type DDR3-1615 - Dual Channel
Frequency 807.8 MHz (1:8)
Timings 5-5-6-12
Slot #1 ModuleA-Data Technology - 4096 MB (12800)
Slot #2 ModuleA-Data Technology - 4096 MB (12800)

 

[0Anonymous0]

What are you doing that requires more than 8GB of RAM? You won't see much of a difference in increasing the RAM speed from 1600MHz to 1800 or 2100MHz in day to day normal use. Sock it away for a better upgrade, later. The timings for your current config are in your signature link, unless that is not your rig anymore.



Memory (RAM)
Size8192 MB
Type DDR3-1615 - Dual Channel
Frequency 807.8 MHz (1:8)
Timings 5-5-6-12
Slot #1 ModuleA-Data Technology - 4096 MB (12800)
Slot #2 ModuleA-Data Technology - 4096 MB (12800)

Well, benchmarks have proven that upgrading the speed of RAM in APU based systems greatly increase performance, both graphically and computationally.

 

[ballistic238]

Found some suggestions, you may find it helpful ram.siterubix.com

 

[Tradesman1]

Take a look at the GSkill Sniper or Ripjaws X sets in 2133/9, they work well in the AMD rigs, and yes you will see a nice boost both in graphics and computational performance... 😉