Request help in determaning what type of ram to by

[xHUSKERx]

Hello.

I need some guidance with buying new ram.
This is my motherboard.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M4N68TM_V2/

And this is the ram i believe is right for my rig.

http://www.ncix.com/detail/g-skill-f3-10666cl9d-16gbxl-ripjawsx-16gb-2x8gb-89-65024.htm

This is my first time buying ram, And i have been going crazy the last week trying to learn all i can but could still use some help.

Thank you very much.

 

[LukaBoki]

I believe that you can't buy that RAM.
The mobo you have supports up to 8GB of RAM,first of all.You can't possibly have 16 gigs of RAM.
Great choice of RAM,however.Get that same RAM,but 2x4GB 1600 MHz.

 

[xHUSKERx]

I believe that you can't buy that RAM.
The mobo you have supports up to 8GB of RAM,first of all.You can't possibly have 16 gigs of RAM.
Great choice of RAM,however.Get that same RAM,but 2x4GB 1600 MHz.

According to a scan i ran using CrucialScan i can support a Maximum memory: 16384MB
And i was told since i am running 64bit OS i could use more ram then if i was using 32bit.

Im sorry i dont mean to sound as if im auguring its just that i have to sets of info now.
I value any and all input.

 

[LukaBoki]

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M4N68TM_V2/specifications/
2 x DIMM, Max. 8GB.
When you have a 32-bit OS and you have more than 4GB of RAM,the OS still reads it as 4GB.However,if you would to install a 64-bit OS,then it would read the amount of RAM you have installed on your motherboard.
Once again,you can't have 16 gigs of RAM on your current mobo.
8 gigs is enough for gaming.For editing however,16 gigs is better.But you would need a new mobo for that.
Get that same RAM (G.Skill Ripjaws X) but 2x4GB @ 1600 MHz.

 

[xHUSKERx]

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M4N68TM_V2/specifications/
2 x DIMM, Max. 8GB.
When you have a 32-bit OS and you have more than 4GB of RAM,the OS still reads it as 4GB.However,if you would to install a 64-bit OS,then it would read the amount of RAM you have installed on your motherboard.
Once again,you can't have 16 gigs of RAM on your current mobo.
8 gigs is enough for gaming.For editing however,16 gigs is better.But you would need a new mobo for that.
Get that same RAM (G.Skill Ripjaws X) but 2x4GB @ 1600 MHz.

Ya i saw the specs tab for my mobo, im dumb.
I see now where it says it supports only 8gb.
But are you sure about the 1600MHz i was under the impression i HAD to use the same 1333MHz

 

[LukaBoki]

I am completely,110% sure about the RAM,bacause the motherboard supports 1600MHz RAM.
Once,again same RAM but 2x4GB @ 1600 MHz

 

[xHUSKERx]

I am completely,110% sure about the RAM,bacause the motherboard supports 1600MHz RAM.
Once,again same RAM but 2x4GB @ 1600 MHz

Ok, Well thank you very much for your help tonight.
I found the ram in 2X 4Gb sticks, Just my luck, The site is sold out LOL

Thank you again.

Oh and just so I know for the next mobo i buy so i dont need to bug anyone.
What set of numbers do i need to look at to determen the proper MHz of the ram on my mobo specs.

Thanks again again

 

[LukaBoki]

RAM speed isn't a big difference.You won't see a big improvment when using 1600 MHz and 2400 MHz RAM.
I am always happy to help.
If you have any questions,make sure to PM me.
If you could choose a solution,I would really appreciate it. 😀