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Thread ID: 123860	2012-03-21 05:54:00	When it comes to memory can't I just use any brand?	undiejuice (16495)	Press F1

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1266157	2012-03-21 05:54:00	Hi, I'm upgrading at the moment and my motherboard (like all new motherboards) come with a booklet of various 'memory' brands to use. The problem is, trying to find one in the booklet is almost trying to find a 'needle in a haystack' if all I want is something say 2gb or 4gb. So my question is, can I just use any brand (PC memory) for the sake of having to rely on what my booklet recommends in it's list? This is very time consuming so am looking for some advice if this is the way to go. I am relying on trade me more than other computer stores, because even this can be time consuming looking at other computer websites too. Memorytype: 240pins 1333/1066/800 mhz DDR3	undiejuice (16495)
1266158	2012-03-21 06:32:00	Generally speaking as a rule, it doesn't matter what brand you use on a standard PC. Standard meaning one thats a built up, not a name brand. Some name brand PC's can be really fussy about whats in them. Its better to keep to one brand and speed if you are using more than a single stick of memory, as not all brands tend to play nice together either. Make sure you get the right speed range of memory for the motherboard. An example of Mis-Match -- I have an older DDR2 board in the one of the workshop PC's, I tried to upgrade it the other day - Now while I had a fist full of DDR2 -800 modules, the mother board, being older wouldn't take them, as the board was rated a max of DDR2-667 -- While it did boot, it wouldn't show the full installed amount of 4GB, once I found some DDR2-667 2x4GB modules, it showed the full amount. Edited: The reason the manufactures state certain modules is because they have been tested and known to work on the board - others brands or specs may not.	wainuitech (129)
1266159	2012-03-22 02:24:00	Thanks for your feedback. Really helpful. Cheers!	undiejuice (16495)
1266160	2012-03-22 02:31:00	If you look on the manufacturers website for the motherboard you should also be able to download the manufacturers recommended ones in a pdf list	gary67 (56)
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