how to select the right RAM

[EpsilonSubunit]

hey there, I'm picking out computer parts and I'm a bit of a scrub when it comes to pairing a motherboard with ram and am wondering how do i know if the ram stick will fit in the motherboard because in looking at photos of different ram sticks and the pin divider split is located in different places on some models and don't know how to see if the ram will fit in the motherboard. so my question is what should i be looking for when selecting ram and a motherboard, like is there something in the specs that explain what type of ram fits into this motherboard. Thanks in advance.

[OAcesync]

When looking at a motherboard specifications it will say the RAM type ie DDR3,DRR4,DRR3L. You buy RAM based on what is compatible with the Motherboard, most motherboards use DDR3 but high end X99s and new Z170s use DDR4, but some low end Z170s aren't DDR4 and use DRR3L.

[blackmalicious]

Check pcpartpicker and create a bulid and check for issues if there is no issues your good

 

"Quote me if you need any help"

 

Whats your specs btw?

[EpsilonSubunit]

Check pcpartpicker and create a bulid and check for issues if there is no issues your good

 

"Quote me if you need any help"

 

Whats your specs btw?

• Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 - hard drive
• Silverstone ST45SF-G 450W SFX - PSU
• ASRock B85M-ITX Mini ITX - Motherboard
• Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 G1 - GPU
• Raijintek Metis Mini ITX - Case
• Intel i5 4590 - CPU
• Kingston ValueRAM KVR16N11/8 8GB - RAM

[blackmalicious]

 

• Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 - hard drive
• Silverstone ST45SF-G 450W SFX - PSU
• ASRock B85M-ITX Mini ITX - Motherboard
• Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 G1 - GPU
• Raijintek Metis Mini ITX - Case
• Intel i5 4590 - CPU
• Kingston ValueRAM KVR16N11/8 8GB - RAM

 

Found the problem 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hMJ7jX

 

Its the case it wont fit

[EpsilonSubunit]

Found the problem 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hMJ7jX

 

Its the case it wont fit

thanks ill fix it now and make changes 

[blackmalicious]

thanks ill fix it now and make changes 

.-. im so stupid i meant the gpu wont fit

[EpsilonSubunit]

.-. im so stupid i meant the gpu wont fit

haha yea i figured that when i clicked the link