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GA-X58-USB3 RAM compatibility question.

GA-X58-USB3 RAM compatibility question.
« on: October 18, 2010, 04:14:10 am »
Hi.  I will be making a new build soon and I chose the GA-X58-USB3 as my new Core i7 950 host.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128456

However, RAM compatibility is looking limited in the PDF.  So, I was wondering if the Gigabyte forum could help me out in what RAM to choose.  I want 6GB.  This set was my first bet :
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145220

So, is this set compatible?  If not, what 6GB 1333MHz do you recommand me?  Thanks!

Dark Mantis

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Re: GA-X58-USB3 RAM compatibility question.
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2010, 12:11:39 pm »
Hi and welcome to the Gigabyte Forum.
I thought at first this was going to be a nice easy one to answer...wrong! I checked on Corsairs website and they don't even list that board for some reason. Also the memory itself is not listed on the Gigabyte QVL either. The RAM you specified should be alright going by the specifications but that is no guarantee. If you want to be 100% safe then use one of the kits that is on the QVL.
« Last Edit: October 18, 2010, 12:12:26 pm by Dark Mantis »
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
i7 920
Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
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Re: GA-X58-USB3 RAM compatibility question.
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2010, 09:23:31 pm »
Thanks Dark Mantis.  I finally decided to go for the GA-X58A-UD3R which is compatible with my set of RAM.  Thanks for your help.

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Re: GA-X58-USB3 RAM compatibility question.
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2010, 09:27:25 pm »
You are welcome and I think that is a better idea altogether. ;)
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
i7 920
Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
3 x 27" Iiy