Memory for Celeron 1037U build?

[Jim Carson]

I need a pair of memory modules for a new build. ECS NM70-I2 (V1.0) miniITX motherboard, with an embedded Celeron 1037U CPU and NM70 chipset. Some CPU specs:

  Model              : Intel Celeron 1037U
  Architecture       : Ivy Bridge
  Clock Rate         : 1.8 GHz
  Cores/Threads      : 2/2        
  Level 1 Cache      : 128 kB
  Level 2 Cache      : 512 kB
  Level 3 Cache      : 2048 kB (2 MB)
  TDP                : 17 Watt
  Mfr Tech           : 22 nm
  Max Memory         : 32 GB
  Memory Type        : DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
  Max Temp           : 105°
  Socket             : FCBGA1023
  Launched           : Q1 2013

ECS' web site shows various Ripjaws, Sniper and ECO modules recommended. Any reason to avoid Ares or another G.SKILL series? And is there one series in particular that might work best?

[GSKILL TECH]

No, they should all be compatible. The maximum frequency depends on the CPUs capabilities. I'd say go with a low latency DDR3-1600 for maximum performance