mobo memory compatibility

[russell_84]

i have a gigabyte 970a-ud3p on its way and accepts ddr3 2000 will i run into any problems if i use ddr3 2133?

 

[anti-duck]

It'll just run at a lower speed, most likely 1866. You'll be really really lucky if you get an FX processor that can run DRAM at over 1866MHz and remain stable.

 

[russell_84]

so everything will be fine itll just be capped at 1866mhz?
or would it just be better buying ram that does 1866?

and my processor is a am3 phenom II which i used to upgrade my aging mobo 2 years back and i plan on upgrading to FX

 

[anti-duck]

I would just whack in the cheapest RAM that I could find that matches my requirements, looks wise etc... also look for RAM with decent timings at atleast 1600MHz @1.5v and you'll be set.

 

[russell_84]

I would just whack in the cheapest RAM that I could find that matches my requirements, looks wise etc... also look for RAM with decent timings at atleast 1600MHz @1.5v and you'll be set.

ok thanks!