I'm just starting out with memory!
I'm just starting out with memory!
Hi, I'm dealing with an older setup from a friend. My board is AMD FX8320 with an Asus M5A97 R2.0 motherboard. I had 2x4GB DDR3 memory at 2133MHz, but it was only running at 1600MHz. I bought new memory from eBay and assumed the fastest option was 2x8GB DDR3 G-Skip Ripjaw. Now I know the board supports up to 2400MHz and is currently working at 2133MHz. I'm unsure if I should keep using the old setup, try running the new stuff slower, or switch to a 2133MHz kit. Money is tight, so I'm stuck with what I have. I'm also saving for a new graphics card to replace my old GTX 650. I use the system for work, gaming, and streaming. Thanks for reading!
You haven't seen the whole story yet. You already have extra memory, or you should increase the clock speed to 1600MHz and boost the voltage to 1866.
I understand ECC and had problems with incorrect RAM shipments at work before.
The listed memory speeds are for both kits, but you should adjust their frequencies and timings accordingly. For instance, the DDR3-2133 kit operates at 11-11-11-30 while the DDR3-1866 kit runs at 9-9-9-24. To maintain stability, it's recommended to use the DDR3-1866 configuration with the slower timings of 11-11-11-30.