Will this ram work in my computer?

[dez_666]

I have an Asus Maximus Formula (not special edition) with 2x CM2X1024-6400C4 corsair ram currently in it. I am looking to buy new ram, mostly for better data transfer rates, but i am also considering getting more ram (4gb). i am well aware of the ram limitations of 32 bit systems, which i have.

anyways, i was looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227347 but i am wondering about compatibility. the asus site says i can use ram running at 1200MHZ but only if i 'overclock'. where might i find instructions on how to do this? i know a bit about overclocking processors and video cards, but not ram .

i checked the asus site for the Memory Qualified Vendor List and it said that OCZ was okay for 1200mhz, but it did not specify a model as it did for other speeds such as 800mhz.

 

[BG-0]

Why not just use the same RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034 ??

 

[dez_666]

because i am looking to get faster ram

the ram i posted earlier that i was interested in has a data transfer rate about 30% faster than my current ram.

 

[BG-0]

What do you mean by faster? And you'll have to get a whole set of 4 GB for the speed to give any benefit. I'd recommend a good 2x2 GB RAM (800 or 1066 MHz, CL4 or 5, depending on the MHz choice) set. Something like these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145194

About the 1200, I don't really know if the extra MHZs make any difference than the price.

 

[dez_666]

what i meant by faster is, my current ram has a peak bandwidth of ~6400MB/s.

getting ram that runs at 1200MHZ will get me a data bandwidth of ~9600MB/s.

 

[BG-0]

Actually, now thinking of it... The RAM you linked propably is 1066, or so, by stock, and the 5-5-5-18 timings apply only when at that speed. Meaning that for example this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197 is better, but I'm not sure if you can overclock it to 1200, but anyways, it's propably not worth it. (overclocking to 1200 I mean.)
The peak data bandwidth isn't everything about the RAM. The timings make quite a big difference.

Pro opinions and knowledge welcome. hint hint.

EDIT: just to notice, the purpose you use your computer for is a factor when deciding about the RAM to use.. I guess.

 

[badders]

what i meant by faster is, my current ram has a peak bandwidth of ~6400MB/s.

getting ram that runs at 1200MHZ will get me a data bandwidth of ~9600MB/s.

You'll have to ditch your current RAM to use the new stuff to it's full capacity, otherwise if you just add the faster RAM, you'll be limited to the speeds/latencies of the existing.

 

[dez_666]

i am quite aware, but thank you for pointing that out. i plan on using my old ram in a different machine, if i do not get more of the same ram that i have.