RAM

[rosariod]

Hello,
I want to upgrade Ram. Crucial recommends the *GB (2x4GB) 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333(PC3 10600) Desktop Memory. , but it has a CL 9 and I my CQ5720F has CL7. Is this a problem?

 

[o1die]

No. But I would list your board brand and model number. Chances are it will run several brands of ram. Frys has some corsair 2x4 gb of 1333 for only $25 after rebate in today's ad. I've used about 4-5 different brands of ddr3, and had no problems so far. CL 9 is a little slower and a pretty standard spec for ddr3, so it should work fine. Crucial makes good ram and it's guaranteed to work if you order directly from their website, but you'll pay more. I go for rebates, and have been lucky so far.

 

[rosariod]

I have a AMD Athlon II X2 245 made by Foxconn. I'm not against saving money.

 

[rosariod]

Best answer selected by rosariod.

 

[o1die]

Foxconn boards have manual ram adjustments. Just change the "auto" setting for ram to manual. 667=1333 and 800=1600 with my 790fx foxconn board. If your board is made for dell, then it won't have manual ram adjustments.

 

[rosariod]

That Corsair ramm at Frys is 39.99 w/ rebate.