kappclark Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I am looking for 8GB (2x4GB) of DDR3-1333 memory for a ASRock H81M-HDS mb G.Skill has a dozen choices ! I am not interested in overclocking - does this narrow it down ? Also have $80 limit any suggestions appreciated Bill Clark Windham, VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoondoggy Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I always go to the motherboards support site and review the approved memory list: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H81M-HDS/?cat=Memory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikon Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 ^^ what he said; start with the OEM's list - you know the RAM listed will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappclark Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks - I actually did this, earlier, and was very impressed with how well ASRock has put the memory finder together...I was having a bit of TMI when I saw the original list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappclark Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 OK - I see a good price on the muskin memory ($67 for 2x4GB DDR3-1333) https://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-memory-996769 The plm is it is not listed on the "official" ASRock compatibility list --- should I avoid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoondoggy Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Your motherboard is rated up to DDR3-1600. I tend to buy the fastest memory rated for my board. Most of the numbers on the approved memory list are out of date, memory changes fast. I make no guarantees, but I would buy anything on this list: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%20600006050%20600006127%20600006069&IsNodeId=1&name=8GB%20%282%20x%204GB%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappclark Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Thanks - Reason for 1333 was the 2 CPU's I was considering .. G3220 and G3258 which appear to only support 1333 this will be an inexpensive general purpose server (Server 2012 R2) for simulations for cert exams.. I may just wind up getting the TS-140 (under $250 w/4GB) I am in no super hurry here, and will slowly (or maybe quickly) collect the parts as they come on sale ... every $10 adds up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikon Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Just to be clear, you can use faster memory anywhere you can use slower. IOW, if your CPU only supports 1333, you can use 1600 without issue: it will just run slower than it's capable of going. Now, it's true, it's a bit of a waste to run faster RAM at a slower speed, as you're paying for faster but not using it at it's max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappclark Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yes - good point, and I suppose I would never really "see" the diff between to two speeds of memory ... my biggest focus is on compatibility, and being able to ignore speed as afactor makes choices easier...feel like I am splitting hairs, but if mb supports 1600 mem, I will shop for that..and am willing to wait for a good deal. putting together a box like this is a good exercise .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikon Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 There's no doubt it helps you get more familiar with the current state of things and what's available in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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