Update ram for ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0

[Nawual]

Hello, I have this configuration on my computer and I would like to put two 8gb ram modules in the near future to put another two and reach the 32gb that supports the main.What do you advise me?
AMD phenom(tm) II X6 1090T
Ram:
2 modules Gskill F3-14400CL9-2gbfls DDR3
with windos 10
Thanks

 

[dgianstefani]

Stop putting money into an obsolete platform. Buy a ddr4 system.

 

[Jetster]

If you have 16 Gb now just stick wit that. Save your money. 10 year old platform

 

[Nawual]

The truth is that it is better to buy a new or second-hand main more modern

 

[Jetster]

What do you want to do with it?
What budget you have to work with?
What country?

What other parts do you have?

 

[Nawual]

This´my hardware:

CPU: AMD phenom(tm) II X6 1090T
Ram: 2 modules Gskill F3-14400CL9-2gbfls DDR3
video: AMD Radeon HD 5800 series

I mainly use it for music, since I am a professional guitar, but I also like to play occasionally when I have free time.

I have about 150€ for this month.

 

[eidairaman1]

Hello, I have this configuration on my computer and I would like to put two 8gb ram modules in the near future to put another two and reach the 32gb that supports the main.What do you advise me?
AMD phenom(tm) II X6 1090T
Ram:
2 modules Gskill F3-14400CL9-2gbfls DDR3
with windos 10
Thanks

@Jetster

That motherboard certainly isnt 10 years old.

Bear in mind the cpu imc may need to run at 1600/1866 (dont remember phenom 2).

OP what is the reason behind needing/wanting to double the ram from 16GB?

 

[Nawual]

Do you advise me to invest in ram then?, For example 16gb, or invest in a new main

 

[PerfectWave]

i still have amd fx8350 with 32gb of memory. If u use a lot of software, vm machines do it. The upgrade will not brake your wallet as a new pc

 

[Nawual]

I have 4bg of ram only, i would like have 16gb but i dont know wich i can buy that works

 

[PerfectWave]

If u want to be safe get 1333mhz or 1600mhz on my gigabyte ud5 fx990 2133 do not work

 

[Bones]

@eidairaman1 it's either 1333 or 1600 with AM3.

You would need two sets like these for example to get 32GB's: https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-240-pin-ddr3-sdram/p/N82E16820231486?Item=N82E16820231486
Anything worse than CAS 9 sticks would be useable BUT slow.

You can get a single set that's 32GB in size but it's all generic stuff and overpriced too.

All the "Good" sets of DDR3 are gone by now, at least from any online vendors.

Although investing in a completely new setup is a good option, it's also more expensive too - With that said a new setup based on something such as a Ryzen 3600, decent board and a solid set of sticks woudn't be a waste, just more expensive to do than simply getting more RAM for the existing setup.

 

[Readlight]

Flash memory product prices haw dropped in half.

 

[Valantar]

OP: There's no reason to go above 16GB unless you have a specific workload that demands it - heavy (4k or above) video editing, CAD, 3D modelling, VMs, etc. Other than that, 8GB is passable for most use, and 16GB is usually plenty (unless you're one of those people who leaves 100 Chrome tabs open at all times and then complains of it being a memory hog).

Still, buying new RAM for a system that old is only worth it if the RAM is very cheap. If not, you'd be better off buying a brand-new system, even if the total cost will be higher - even a low-end modern CPU will be significantly faster than your Phenom. Even a Ryzen 5 3400G is nearly double the speed of your CPU according to Passmark, with a modern 6-core like the Ryzen 5 3600 being almost 4x the performance. In short: investing noticeable money for things that can't carry over to a newer PC for a system like that is likely not worth it, and you're likely to get far more for your money if you save up for a full system upgrade.

 

[Regeneration]

The following DDR3 RAM is considered the best bang for the buck:

Cheap DDR3 Capable of 2000MHz+

The following eBay merchant sells cheap Samsung DDR3 1600MHz 4GB memory modules: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-RAM-1GB-2GB-4GB-DDR2-DDR3-Desktop-Memory-RAM-DIMM-Intel-240Pin-for-Samsung/132426515500 Despite no heatsink and incomplete SPD, those are genuine Samsung modules, capable of 2000MHz+...

www.techpowerup.com

Invest the rest of the money on upgrading the HD 5800, SSD, etc.

 

[Nawual]

Thank you all for your comments and help.Could I start by buying with those € 150 approximately a new or second hand mainboard? .Use the graphics card, the ram and the hard disk that I have with the new one and gradually change everything.Well, I would also have to change the processor, of course

The following DDR3 RAM is considered the best bang for the buck:

Cheap DDR3 Capable of 2000MHz+

The following eBay merchant sells cheap Samsung DDR3 1600MHz 4GB memory modules: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-RAM-1GB-2GB-4GB-DDR2-DDR3-Desktop-Memory-RAM-DIMM-Intel-240Pin-for-Samsung/132426515500 Despite no heatsink and incomplete SPD, those are genuine Samsung modules, capable of 2000MHz+...

www.techpowerup.com

Invest the rest of the money on upgrading the HD 5800, SSD, etc.

Wow!, Those are cheap and seem to be very good. That option is another interesting one. Buy four modules and then change the graphics card

 

[eidairaman1]

I have 4bg of ram only, i would like have 16gb but i dont know wich i can buy that works

Find some Ripjaws 16x2 if possible.

1600MHz is all you need

 

[infrared]

edit - With prices like these for much more up-to-date hardware, is it really a good idea to be buying DDR3 for an obsolete platform? (no offense intended). Your choice, but personally I'd save up and build something like this:

case - £70 (new)
ryzen 2200G - £50-60 (used) - you have the ability to upgrade all the way to an 8c 16t 3700X for near enough 9900K performance.
B350 motherboard - £70 (used)
2x 8gb 2666mhz DDR4 - £65 (new)
RX570 4gb - £80-90 (used)
psu - £50 (new)
500gb solid state drive - £50 (new) - if you've never had an SSD before it'll chance your life!

 

[Joss]

Check Asus site for compatible RAM

SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Memory / Device Support | Motherboards | ASUS USA

The SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 is imbued with the TUF spirit and aims to be used with the new Windows 8 operating system. A dedicated button called DirectKey allows direct access to the BIOS, reducing frustrating boot ups and saving time. Also onboard is CeraMIX!, Thermal Radar and TUF Components...

www.asus.com

Which is your monitor?

 

[eidairaman1]

edit - With prices like these for much more up-to-date hardware, is it really a good idea to be buying DDR3 for an obsolete platform? (no offense intended). Your choice, but personally I'd save up and build something like this:

case - £70 (new)
ryzen 2200G - £50-60 (used) - you have the ability to upgrade all the way to an 8c 16t 3700X for near enough 9900K performance.
B350 motherboard - £70 (used)
2x 8gb 2666mhz DDR4 - £65 (new)
RX570 4gb - £80-90 (used)
psu - £50 (new)
500gb solid state drive - £50 (new) - if you've never had an SSD before it'll chance your life!

Price of ram over a complete rebuild may be more economical for this person.

 

[Nawual]

The situation is that if I can spend about 150 euros now, I could buy a second hand cpu and mainboard as a forero suggests, but I don't know when I can continue investing in new parts.

 

[Nawual]

Hello, i find this,do you think about it?

Corsair Vengeance Pro Series - Módulo de Memoria XMP de Alto Rendimiento de 16 GB (2 x 8 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, CL9), Rojo (CMY16GX3M2A1600C9R): Amazon.es: Informática

Corsair Vengeance Pro Series - Módulo de Memoria XMP de Alto Rendimiento de 16 GB (2 x 8 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, CL9), Rojo (CMY16GX3M2A1600C9R): Amazon.es: Informática

www.amazon.es

 

[eidairaman1]

Hello, i find this,do you think about it?

Corsair Vengeance Pro Series - Módulo de Memoria XMP de Alto Rendimiento de 16 GB (2 x 8 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, CL9), Rojo (CMY16GX3M2A1600C9R): Amazon.es: Informática

Corsair Vengeance Pro Series - Módulo de Memoria XMP de Alto Rendimiento de 16 GB (2 x 8 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, CL9), Rojo (CMY16GX3M2A1600C9R): Amazon.es: Informática

www.amazon.es

No, teamgroup, gskill, geil, mushkin

 

[Bones]

Have two sets like that - So far so good with them here.
In fact the specs on those looks similar too and I know they would work in your board at least.

If it seems you like them, go for it.

 

[Nawual]

Well, I think it's a good value for money. I'm going to look to see if I find them cheaper. Thank you!