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[Slightly Wonky Robob]

Looking to upgrade my memory... but don't have a clue what I'm doing.

I have the following motherboard: http://www.asus.com/...AMD_AM3/M4N68TM

I currently have 4GB of memory installed... from what I understand, I can have a maximum of 8? Other than that, I don't have a clue what I'm looking for. Help would be appreciated.

Edited by Bob, 13 May 2012 - 22:34.

[CJ]

Having Alzheimer at a very young age, are you?

On a serious note, yes you can have a max of 8GB of RAM on your PC. Your MoBo is capable of handling 2 RAM pins of 4GB each at a frequency of 1800 or 1600 (1800 being obviously better)
So, what you're looking for is a DDR3 1800 desktop memory. I'd recommend Kingston or Corsair as brand if you want something solid, but I've personally been using cheap noname RAM on 3 different PCs without any problem, so I don't think the brand/model matters that much.

[Raven]

In my experience, RAM is the PC component that is most prone to malfunction. It can happen due to heat and power fluctuations regardless of the brand. Even good brands like Corsair can cause trouble. If you are going for a RAM with heat sinks, make sure that your have enough space between RAM slots to fit them in.

[Slightly Wonky Robob]

So is this the sort of thing I'm after? http://www.amazon.co...37020138&sr=1-5

'tis the only 1 I could find at 1800

[Camille]

1800 isn't really that necessary

you'd be almost just as well off with 1600 sticks... and much cheaper.

[Slightly Wonky Robob]

Well there is far more choice at 1600, at around about half the price... but exactly how much difference does 1600 vs. 1800 make? (What [i]is[/s] the difference? :x)

[Camille]

obviously speed, though it's highly debatable whether the actual gain in performance is worth paying twice as much. the differences are negligible and i think 1800 sticks are primarily aimed at enthusiasts either way.

in short, using 1300, 1600 or 1800 will run your programs, play your games and render your movies just as good.

personally i'd go for "mid-range" in the 1600's. they barely cost more than 1300's any way. for example, i bought my 2x4gb (1600) corsair vengeance sticks for fifty euros.