Upgrade Memory on MSI 890GXM-G65?

CONSTANTNE · 10-04-11, 12:32 PM

Just saw a deal on Newegg for memory and thinking of upgrading. Problem is im not as knowledgeable as I use to be with components.

Current memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227503

Shell shocker deal today
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231416

I mainly do a lot of photo editing and want to speed up programs a bit.

I.M.O.G. · 10-04-11, 08:23 PM

Shouldn't make any difference, unless you were running low on RAM capacity - your original sticks are rated for the same frequency but at 8-8-8-24 timings which are slightly better than the 9-9-9-24 rating on the gskills. Timings are mostly academic for daily usage - the sort of thing you can tell a difference in benchmarks, but outside of that not so much.

So if you need the extra capacity, go for it as the price seems alright. If you don't need the extra capacity, you likely wouldn't be able to tell a difference.

CONSTANTNE · 10-04-11, 11:01 PM

Thanks for the reply. So as far as keeping multiple programs open or even starting them up wont be more efficient?

Woomack · 10-05-11, 01:54 AM

Count 1.5GB RAM for clean system + programs. Usually loading programs is faster if you have more ram. Probably you will see difference while photo editing and running multiple programs so it won't be bad move with current ram prices.
These 2 look ok if you won't find snipers in so low price again:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2800CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231477

CONSTANTNE · 10-05-11, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woomack

Count 1.5GB RAM for clean system + programs. Usually loading programs is faster if you have more ram. Probably you will see difference while photo editing and running multiple programs so it won't be bad move with current ram prices.
These 2 look ok if you won't find snipers in so low price again:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2800CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231477

Thanks Woomack. I actually jumped on that deal so if it speeds up those two things a bit I will be happy.

10-04-11, 12:32 PM	Thread Starter #1
CONSTANTNE Registered Join Date: Mar 2010	Upgrade Memory on MSI 890GXM-G65? Just saw a deal on Newegg for memory and thinking of upgrading. Problem is im not as knowledgeable as I use to be with components. Current memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227503 Shell shocker deal today http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231416 I mainly do a lot of photo editing and want to speed up programs a bit.
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10-04-11, 08:23 PM	#2
I.M.O.G. Glorious Leader Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rootstown, OH	Shouldn't make any difference, unless you were running low on RAM capacity - your original sticks are rated for the same frequency but at 8-8-8-24 timings which are slightly better than the 9-9-9-24 rating on the gskills. Timings are mostly academic for daily usage - the sort of thing you can tell a difference in benchmarks, but outside of that not so much. So if you need the extra capacity, go for it as the price seems alright. If you don't need the extra capacity, you likely wouldn't be able to tell a difference. __________________ The OC Forums Way We are a team. We are a community. We are a fellowship made strong by mutual respect and shared dedication to the task of enriching all who come here. The OC Forums Thank You Thread Put your computer to work for our OC Forum Teams! Try out our POST TEMPLATES, they save you time answering common questions! I spend half my money on CPUs, GPUs, and Liquid Nitrogen. The other half I waste.
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10-04-11, 11:01 PM	Thread Starter #3
CONSTANTNE Registered Join Date: Mar 2010	Thanks for the reply. So as far as keeping multiple programs open or even starting them up wont be more efficient?
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10-05-11, 01:54 AM	#4
Woomack Senior Memory Guru Premium Member #19 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poznan, Poland	Count 1.5GB RAM for clean system + programs. Usually loading programs is faster if you have more ram. Probably you will see difference while photo editing and running multiple programs so it won't be bad move with current ram prices. These 2 look ok if you won't find snipers in so low price again: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2800CL9D-8GBXL http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231477 __________________ Memory tests: G.Skill RipjawsX 2133C9@2500+C7, 16GB G.Skill RipjawsX 1600C9@1866C9 1.5V, Crucial Ballistix Elite 1600@2133, 8GB Corsair GX3 2000C8@2252C9 - P67, Adata 2000-G CL9@2250 7-10-7-25, Adata 2000-G v2.0 CL9@2000 6-9-6-24, Adata 1600-G CL9@1850 9-9-9-24, Kingston 2133 Grey 9-11-9-27, Team Xtreem 2666 C11 Guides: Ivy Bridge Memory Overclocking Guide, GTX470 Bios Mod, How to fix ME in Z77 Reviews: Geil EVO Veloce 2133 C10, Crucial Ballistix 1600 LP Other: Biostar I45@600MHz+ FSB, G.Skill/PSC @1523MHz/AMD, 1539MHz/Intel, P6X58D-E@248bclk Last edited by Woomack; 10-05-11 at 02:03 AM.
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