What memory should I buy

[vangellis]

Hi

I want to upgrade my PC to 8 Gb of memory, it only has 2 memory slots avalable and a 4Gb memory module is installed in one of them.

Now on the homepage of my motherboard, it states that it Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333* (OC) DRAM, 8GB Max.

Now I have no idea what the (OC) means although I think it's overclocked.

 

So I want to purchase a 4Gb memory module but am a little unsure which one I need.

 

I found these 2 but are they right or not.

 

 

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/desktop-memory-dimm/713_7308_70369_xx_BA00003090-BV00256015-BA00003091-BV00256020-BA00003094-BV00256035-BA00003093-BV00256031/xx-criteria.html

 

 

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/integral-pc3-10600-ddr3-pc-memory-4gb-dimm-ram-09993530-pdt.html

 

 

I appreciate your help and advise

Vangellis

[Jelly Bean]

Hello there...

 

Your right about the OC.

 

I would go for a more well branded RAM/Memory like Corsair or OCZ.....You need quality...

[Armageddon]

I agree with JB on this one if your unsure though Crucial.com has a memory scanner that will scan for the correct Ram and is guaranteed to be compatible

[Plastic Nev]

If I can add a bit to the excellent advice so far, have a look at the existing 4GB you have and check what speed it is and the make. If you can match the new one with it, that is the best. However if the existing is one of the slower type, say the 800, then if you can afford it, buy two of at least the 1066 or better the 1333. Always best to match RAM in pairs you see, especially in speeds, if one is slower, that means the other will only run at that slower speed.

 

Nev.