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What's the correct RAM for this PC?

  • 24-06-2014 10:16PM
    #1
    AntDub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    A mate has the below build and wants to replace the GPU and RAM, he's sticking in a GTX 660 but wants to upgrade to 8GB RAM.

    Q9550 @2.8ghz with 12mb cache.
    4gb 2x2gb corsair ddr2 800mhz 4-4-12.
    Asus P5Q deluxe motherboard.

    What the best option on the RAM, buy another set of the above and use all 4 slots or buy 2 x 4GB sticks?

    If 2 x 4GB sticks has anyone any suggestions on which ones, not to familiar with DDR RAM for this motherboard.

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    DERPY DERPFACE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭DERPY DERPFACE


    Just buy the same again and use the other slots free.


  • #3
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,933 ✭✭✭Wossack


    Yea, same again is probably safest bet - though might be difficult finding, depending on age (probably at least 4-5 years old?)

    otherwise new pair of 4Gb modules imo. Can get 800, 1066, or 1200mhz (DDR2) on that board afaik, but no real performance benefit from that I believe (just more options for when you're pricing sticks). 800 or 1066 probably best bet


  • #4
    Redfox25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭Redfox25


    Memoryc have a tool on their website to see what the best for is for your machine. Crucial have one too which is good.


  • #5
    AntDub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭AntDub


    Thanks guys.


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