is this RAM compatible with the ASUS M5A97 board?

[daletron3030]

I tried the RAM Configurator on the website but it didn't seem updated at all.


I purchased these here:

Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 EVO AM3+ AMD 970
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131757

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL9D-8GBXM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231476


Looking at the memory compatibility for the motherboard here:

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_AM3Plus/M5A97/#MSL

I don't see it listed... it only shows the F3-17066 versions. Does this mean it won't work? I don't want to assemble everything and mess up the RAM or Motherboard because of incompatibility issues and wont' be able to return it. Would you recommend me finding a different version? On Newegg, all the 2133 versions of GSkill that are available for purchase aren't listed in the RAM compatibility chart neither. Thanks - Dale

[Tradesman]

There's no problem w/ the DRAM and mobo, you don't mention a CPU though, and that's the biggest thing w/ AMD, if you have a FX-8150, you can probably get them to run at 2133, but no guarantee, the FX series is advertised as UP TO 2 DIMMS of 1866.....and many have had problems even with that. What CPU do you have/are you ordering?

[daletron3030]

wth i thought i responded already, guess it didn't go through... anyway tyvm for the reply

i actually did order the FX-8150 surprisingly... so i guess for now i'll try and see if i can get my desired 2133... i didn't know the processor is directly correlated to how fast my RAM can perform though? i thought it was more about the motherboard.....

so let's say this doesn't work and i can't get up to 2133.... what would you suggest since newegg doesn't seem to have any of the GSkill RAM compatible of 2133? just wanted to see if you had a suggestion before i go to a different brand if i have to... thanks - Dale

[damric]

Indeed, the CPU really has as much to do with how high the memory will clock, as the the memory. That's why all these RAMs are advertised intel qualified, intel has a stronger memory controller that makes compatibility so easy.

Now with your FX-8150, you should be able to get some high frequency going because it has a pretty good memory controller. Maybe not as fast as 2133, but it's a worthy target, and you at least know that your RAM isn't holding you back.

The trick with AMD is always loosening certain timings (they tend to default a little too tight for high speeds on AMD). It's really something you need to play around with, and have a lot of patience. Also juicing the CPU-NB can help.

I haven't been able to get stable at 2133 on my own FX chip, but I am rock solid at 2000CL8. In my experiments, I have even booted unstable at over DDR3-2500, so I know it's not my ripjaws holding me back