Is the ram compatible?

[PCgeezer96]

Hi there,

I would like to upgrade my RAM from 2x2GB 400MHz (I think DDR2) but I dont know if my motherboard (FOXCONN A7VMX-K) is compatible. I have the latest BIOS version which enables AM3 processors such as the Phenom 965, and don't know if DDR3 will work. Will it?

 

[tracerbullet]

Nope, physically different shape when talking DDR2 vs. DDR3, won't plug into the socket.

 

[PCgeezer96]

Okay, thank you. So DDR2 will work, but I have looked at the motherboard specs of when it was new, and it's quite old so I dont know how valid they are now, but it says max 4GB. Does that mean I could have 2x4GB RAM sticks only 4GB in total?

Also, is this even valid today, as I have updated to the latest BIOS and it has enabled me to support processors which I wouldn't have been able to use originally. With this in mind, would I be able to exceed 4GB?

 

[PCgeezer96]

*OR only 4GB in total

 

[PCgeezer96]

Guys I really need the help...

 

[kleinkinstein]

4GB max