What kind of RAM to get for upgrade

[Jskid]

I'm looking to add or replace existing RAM. I have an ASUS P8Z68-V LE motherboard. It has 8GB of DDR3 pc3-10700h (667MHz). While that seems slow by today's standards, from what I red there isn't noticeable difference between 1600Mhz vs 1866Mhz though I guess there would be from 667MHz?

In terms of comparability, as long as it's DDR3 is it going to be compatible? Or are there other specs I need to compare?

The reason I'm looking to upgrade is sometimes virtual machines can't start because there isn't enough memory when I've got other programs open.

 

[neeyik]

DDR3 pc3-10700h is 1333 MHz, so you'd be better off replacing it with 1600; something like this kit would do nicely:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D6E5JMQ/?tag=httpwwwtechsp-20

This is the memory list that Asus say will work with that motherboard:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1155/P8P67_LX/Intel-P67-4DIMM-Module-QVL.pdf

Although this memory isn't on the list, it should work fine.

 

[techmaniac231]

16 gb ddr3 is recommended

 

[learninmypc]

I'd try https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/systemscanner

 

[MaikuTech]

I'd try https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/systemscanner

No that memory is not supported, check the pdf file for recommended memory by asus.
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1155/P8P67_LX/Intel-P67-4DIMM-Module-QVL.pdf


@Jskid this will work with it and its at 8gb each so for roughly 70 bucks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099U25IW/?tag=httpwwwtechsp-20
You can upgrade easily with using all of your memory slots

 

[neeyik]

No that memory is not supported, check the pdf file for recommended memory by asus.
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1155/P8P67_LX/Intel-P67-4DIMM-Module-QVL.pdf

Crucial memory might not be 'on' the list, but Kingmax, as an example, use Micron chips in their DRAM modules (branded under their own name); Kingston DRAM modules use SK Hynix chips; Corsair tends to use Samsung or SK Hynix chips, depending on the model.

Anyway, Crucial do produce memory modules for that particular motherboard:

https://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/compatible-upgrade-for/ASUS/p8z68-v-le