ram questions for new mobo
Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:26 am
Hey guys,
I'm going to attempt to build my first PC. I know a fair bit, but likely not enough. I am sure I will ask more questions.. and couldn't think of a better place than devnet to ask.
I have decided upon the following mobo which will go nicely along with my mobo and case, and not bad for the price and features
ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
The specifications for that mobo for ram lists the following:
[text]Number of Memory Slots
4×240pin
Memory Standard
DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066
Maximum Memory Supported
16GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel[/text]
I have never really understood the ram numbers. I get the DDR3 part, but what is 1866(O.C)/1333/1066 ? I don't know what those mean.
I've decided to get 8gb ram for now.. I can always upgrade to 16gb later if i need/want to.
I've looked up on newegg and found the following (hopefully compatible) ram sticks:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... x%204GB%29
I just don't know what to choose because of the 1866(O.C)/1333/1066 part?
I'm going to attempt to build my first PC. I know a fair bit, but likely not enough. I am sure I will ask more questions.. and couldn't think of a better place than devnet to ask.
I have decided upon the following mobo which will go nicely along with my mobo and case, and not bad for the price and features
ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
The specifications for that mobo for ram lists the following:
[text]Number of Memory Slots
4×240pin
Memory Standard
DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066
Maximum Memory Supported
16GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel[/text]
I have never really understood the ram numbers. I get the DDR3 part, but what is 1866(O.C)/1333/1066 ? I don't know what those mean.
I've decided to get 8gb ram for now.. I can always upgrade to 16gb later if i need/want to.
I've looked up on newegg and found the following (hopefully compatible) ram sticks:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... x%204GB%29
I just don't know what to choose because of the 1866(O.C)/1333/1066 part?