Selecting the RAM bar, you need to know which type of memory, the frequency and the volume supports your motherboard. All modern RAM modules without any problems will be launched on computers with almost any motherboard, but the lower there will be their compatibility, the worse there will be the operation of RAM.
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Buying a motherboard, be sure to keep all the documentation for it, because With it, you can see all the characteristics and notes to this component. If nothing is clear to you from the documentation (sometimes it can be in English and / or Chinese languages), then you will know the manufacturer of the motherboard, its line, model and series. This data will be very useful if you decide to "google" information on boards manufacturers sites.Lesson: how to learn the manufacturer of the motherboard and its model
Method 1: Online Search
To do this, you will need the basic data on the system board. Next, follow this instruction (as an example will be used ASUS motherboards):
- Go to the official website of ASUS (you can have another manufacturer, for example, MSI).
- In the search, which is located on the right side of the top menu, enter the name of your motherboard. Example - ASUS Prime X370-A.
- Follow the card that the asus search engine will be issued. You will initially transfer to the motherboard's advertising review, where the main technical characteristics will be painted. On this page you know little about compatibility, so go either in the "characteristics" or in "Support".
- The first tab is suitable for advanced users. There will be a basic data on supported memory.
- The second tab contains links to download tables, which contain a list of supported manufacturers and memory modules. To go to the page with download links you need to select "Support Memory Modules and DR devices".
- Download the table with a list of supported modules and browse from which manufacturers of the RAM manufacturers are supported by your board.
If you have a motherboard from another manufacturer, then you will have to go to its official website and find information about supported memory modules. Please note that your manufacturer's interface may differ from the ASUS website interface.
Method 2: AIDA64
In Aida64, you can find out all the necessary data regarding the support of your motherboard for those or other RAM modules. However, it will not be possible to learn the manufacturers of RAM planks, with which the fee can work.
Use this instruction to get all the necessary information:
- Initially, it is necessary to learn the maximum amount of RAM, which is capable of supporting your fee. To do this, in the main window of the program or in the left menu, go to the "System Board" and by analogy in the "chipset".
- In the "Properties of the Northern Bridge", find the "Maximum Memory" field.
- The remaining parameters can be found by reviewing the characteristics of the current RAM operas. To do this, also go to the "System Board", and then to SPD. Pay attention to all items that are in the "Memory Module Properties" section.
Based on the data obtained from the 3rd point, try to choose the new RAM module, as much as possible according to the characteristics already installed.
If you just collect the computer and choose RAM bar for your motherboard, then use only 1st way. In some stores (in particular and online) you may be offered to buy together with the system board the most compatible components.