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Resolved Question

Compatible RAM For Motherboard?

Jan 14, 2015 10:09AM PST

I have looked around for RAM but I'm not to good with checking for compatibility. I need to know what RAM fits with my motherboard. (Motherboard):M4A78T-E

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Clarification Request
Seems folk have kicked this around a lot.
Jan 14, 2015 10:14AM PST
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Gaming RAM
Jan 15, 2015 8:08AM PST

I'll preferably take RAM that is good for gaming, i can post my specs if needed...

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That's a first.
Jan 15, 2015 8:26AM PST

I guess that's a new thing. I thought RAM was RAM for the most part. I followed Tom's Hardware speed testing RAM and the payoff was miniscule unless we did something bad like get a dual/triple channel system in single channel mode.

What article is selling/telling you about this?
Bob

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(NT) How about providing the MB manufacturer's name ???
Jan 14, 2015 10:22AM PST
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MB Manufacturer Name
Jan 15, 2015 8:06AM PST

The manufacturer is ASUS

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Ok...here's a link to CRUCIAL.COM where they have
Jan 15, 2015 9:46AM PST

RAM for your PC by mfg and model number.

Lots to choose from depending on how much you have now and and how much you want to replace/add and have as total RAM.

Any questions....post'em or ask the folks at Crucial.com

VAPCMD

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Thanks
Jan 16, 2015 7:53AM PST

Thanks i'll look at it

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(NT) We'll be here....let us know how it works out.
Jan 16, 2015 8:19AM PST
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Answer
My information says...
Jan 14, 2015 11:20AM PST

240 pins DDR3 RAM. Max. memory is 16Gb. You can use 2 slots or 4 slots (make your own combination or speed as you like).