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Is FM2 RAM compatible with an FM1 board?

post #1 of 4
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Hi!
I just got some g-skill snipers. I need to know if they are compatible to see if I should return them or open the package.

My mobo specs:
MSI MS-7778 (Jasmine)
Socket type: FM2

Memory upgrade information:
Dual channel memory architecture
Four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
Supports DDR3 DIMMs
PC3 10600 (1333 MHz)
PC3 12800 (1600 MHz)
PC3 14400 (1866 MHz)
Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB DIMMs
Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit* systems
Supports up to 32 GB on 64-bit systems

Ram
Model Number F3-1600C9S-4GSR / F3-1600C9D-8GSR
Series SNIPER
System DESKTOP
System Type DDR3
Main Board INTEL
M/B Chipset Z77 / P67 / Z68 / P55 / AMD7xx / 8xx / 9xx Series / FM1
Capacity 4GB (4GBx1) / 8GB (4GBx2)
Multi-Channel Kit Single / Dual Channel kit
Tested Speed DDR3-1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
Tested Latency 9-9-9 2N
Tested Voltage 1.5V
Registered/Unbuffered Unbuffered
Error Checking Non-ECC
Type 240-pin DIMM
SPD Speed 1600 MHz
SPD Voltage 1.5V
Height 42 mm / 1.65 inch
Warranty Lifetime
Fan lncluded No
Features Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile)Ready

All help is appreciated!
post #2 of 4
all ddr3 RAM should work fine with the mobo.
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Hard DriveHard DriveHard DriveOptical Drive
Crucial M4 128GB Plextor M5S 256GB Samsung F2 5400rpm EcoGreen 1TB ASUS 24x DVD RW 
CoolingOSMonitorKeyboard
Corsair H70 Windows 7 64-bit Samsung SyncMaster B2230 Logitech K350 
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Originally Posted by mwl5apv View Post

all ddr3 RAM should work fine with the mobo.
Yep. Ram is ram.
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2 SAMSUNG 830 256gb SAMSUNG EcoGreen F4 2TB LITE-ON Black Blu-ray/DVD Burner Combo CORSAIR H100 with 2 AP-29 
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Thanks, the RAM works beautifully.
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