New RAM Specs

[andrewbrown1597]

Hi,

I excuse in advance if I make any rookie mistakes.

I've had my PC for a long time now and everything except the RAM has been upgraded. Recently my RAM has been playing up and dying, and since I use Adobe software daily, it's an issue. So when looking around for new RAM to buy, some people say to me "all RAM fits all motherboards" and others say they don't. So I'm just wondering which is correct.

This is the RAM I'm looking to buy: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/16gb-(2x8gb)-corsair-ddr3-vengeance-pro-series-silver-pc3-17066-(2133)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-11-11-

As well as this one: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/16gb-(2x8gb)-corsair-ddr3-dominator-platinum-pc3-19200-(2400)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-10-12-12-31-dhx

Will either of these fit?

Current Specs:

Asus P8H61-MX USB3 Motherboard 1155 Socket
Intel i7-3770 3.40GHz
6GB DDR3 RAM (no clue what make, bought PC as one)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Many Thanks

 

[qwertyDS]

Yes it will support since it has 2xDIMM's slots but speeds above 1333Mhz will not be supported by your motherboard and will downgrade from higher frequency to frequency supported by your motherboard.

 

[thx1138v2]

While it's true that MOST RAM fits MOST motherboards, there are exceptions. Additionally, some people have encountered problems with RAM that has heat spreaders interfering with placement of other things in the case, i.e. CPU coolers, cable routing, etc.

Of the two you listed, the first would be better. The second would be faster if your mobo supported it but the mobo specs say it only goes up to DDR3 2200 so the added expense won't buy you anything.

Also check the Asus QVL (Qualified Vendor List) for compatibility. If the RAM you want is not in the list, that doesn't mean it won't work. It just means they haven't tested that specific RAM with that specific mobo. If it _is_ in the list you are good to go.

The RAM that is already in the machine should have a part number or a sticker or something to determine what it is. Look it up on the net. If it is already DDR3 2200, upgrading the RAM isn't going to help you that much. 2Gb more will helpsome, but is it worth the expense?

 

[dwatterworth]

Plain DDR3 is a universal specification, so if the motherboard can accept DDR3, any DDR3 module should work, depending on compatibility of specs of course. Your ram fitting is more of a function of your CPU cooler and case. Some larger air coolers for CPU's overhang the area where the ram it, making taller ram modules, which both of which you listed are quite tall, unable to fit or require moving/removing a fan on the CPU cooler.

I would recommend going the route of the 2133mhz Vengeance memory. H61 platforms don't have a very good track record of being stable with memory over that data rate. Also, Asus support has what looks like a faulty memory compatibility PDF, as a lot of it is cut off.

 

[Tradesman1]

Unless you are looking towards a new mobo in the future, either set mentioned is a waste of money as your mobo only runs through 1333 (maybe 1600), additionally the 3770 (non-K model can generally run DRAM up to 1866 max (unless you really up the DRAM and MC voltages - which isn't worth it).......if sticking with the mobo would look for 2x8GB f 1333 or maybe 1600 max