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How to select RAM?

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/how-to-select-ram.172813/

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shaiban001 Original post #1
Apr 17, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Hi All,
Currently I am using the below board
Intel DG31PR Motherboard - Intel G31 Express, Socket 775, MicroATX, Audio, Video, PCI Express, Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0, Serial ATA at TigerDirect.com

And below processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Conroe 2.33GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80557E6550 - Newegg.com

As far as I understand, RAM selection depends on the memory support by the board. So if I look into the above link, it supports 667MHz DDR2 and 800MHz DDR2. Does that mean I should select RAM with clock speed 800MHz?

Please suggest.

Thanks.
Inceptionist
Inceptionist #2
Apr 17, 2013 at 7:03 PM
Yes. Either 667 or 800 MHz will do fine. If you go for RAM with higher frequency, it will be set to 800 MHz.
topgear
topgear #3
Apr 18, 2013 at 5:49 AM
yep, get the 800 Mhz ram module .. it's easier to find and has more sales value compared to 667 Mhz modules.