Will kingston 8 gb hyper x genesis work goog with AMD build?

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Hello, i just bought this ram :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104239

and i was wondering if it go good with and AMD build

specs:
CPU: phenom x4 960t BE
MOBO: Asrock extreme 3
RAM: kingston hyperX genesis 8 gb
GPU:Saphire Radeon 6870
PSU:Coolmax 500w (upgrading that later on)
 
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The KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX Kit should work, but you'll need the latest BIOS -- 4GB/stick often requires the latest BIOS. Next, in order to 'run' DDR3-1600 you'll need to OC the FSB -> 240MHz (one of 3 methods) otherwise the system will be unstable running at the Rated 'SPD'. By default the RAM will run DDR3-1333 @ 1.50v.

tlmck

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Newegg list 2 for AMD. A 970 and a 990FX. Same difference on the ram. Kingston is pretty neutral and is on most approved lists. Even if a specific model is not listed, that usually means it is new or too similar to existing ram to bother testing.
 
The KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX Kit should work, but you'll need the latest BIOS -- 4GB/stick often requires the latest BIOS. Next, in order to 'run' DDR3-1600 you'll need to OC the FSB -> 240MHz (one of 3 methods) otherwise the system will be unstable running at the Rated 'SPD'. By default the RAM will run DDR3-1333 @ 1.50v.
 
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what are the other 2 methods?
 
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