Vast memory options

[Segsteve]

My Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-DS4H mobo went nigh-nigh. Was out of warranty so I bought an Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 to replace it. I wasn't paying close enough attention to specs, so when I began to assemble the sys this morning I found that my existing DDR2 996599 - 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-8500 5-5-5-15 Blackline (Dual Kit) will have to be replaced with DDR3.

I seem to remember when I built this system that the CPU I chose had some limitations regarding memory choices (speed? frequency?)

Anyway, here's what I'm assembling:

Mobo: Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Motherboards- ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3

CPU: AMD HDX810WFK4FG1 AMD Processors for Desktops: AMD Phenom

I'm a Mushkin fan but I'm lost in all the choices available today. What's the max memory frequency and speed you'd suggest?

PC-8500? PC-10666? Faster? Performance Memory - Mushkin Enhanced

Any suggestions/recommendations are greatly apprieciated. Thank you.

[glc]

Go to that motherboard page at asus.com and download the memory compatibility list (QVL).

Without looking at it, I'd recommend 1.5 volt DDR3-1333 from Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, or A-Data. I'm not a Mushkin fan any more, their products these days seem to have a lot of quality and compatibility issues. I remember when they were the best - sadly, no longer.

[Segsteve]

Thanks for your reply, and thanks for the info regarding Mushkin.

Quoting from the ASUS manual for my new mobo:

AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066 MHz.

I don't know what series my CPU is. Is it limited to 1066? Or, will 1333 work?

[Khalil]

Those are Opterons.
Here is a good set of memory for an excellent price.

Newegg.com - Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model KVR1333D3K2/4GR

[glc]

1333 will work fine, your processor is 800 series. All 4 recommended brands are on the QVL in 1333. Recommend you buy a dual channel kit.

[Segsteve]

It's marked Phenom II, not Opteron.

Again, there's a splinter in my mind, and the manual suggests a possible 1066 limit. I just don't want to waste time on something I can't use.

Thanks.

[Khalil]

Are you here for our advice? If you are, we already gave you the advice you need! If you feel we are wasting your time, not sure what else we can help you with!!!

[Segsteve]

Originally Posted by glc 1333 will work fine, your processor is 800 series. All 4 recommended brands are on the QVL in 1333. Recommend you buy a dual channel kit.

Thank you very much. Your info about the processor series addresses my concern consisely.

Khalil, I wasn't looking for an argument or suggesting that anyone here was wasting my time. Your Kingston/Newegg recommendation suits my needs. Thank you.

[Khalil]

You are welcome, glad we can help, please let us know how it goes after you get the new memory!