So what would keep this RAM from working w/ my motherboard?

[Synomenon]

Ok, so I have some Dell coupons I'd like to use and I've been itching to upgrade the RAM in my PC. My motherboard is compatible w/ 4GB sticks.

Would this RAM work w/ any motherboard that can take 4GB sticks:
http://accessories.us.dell.com...dhs&cs=19&sku=A2507410

It shows that it's "System specific".

 

[Zensal]

How much are the coupons really for?

You can get this one for $140. That's equal to ~30% off.

Also, 4 gig sticks are still very expensive compared to 2x2GB sticks. Do you have any specific reason to be using a 4 gig stick?

Only $80 - $25 MIR for 2x2GB

Oh, and to answer your question, the system specific is probably about motherboards taking 4GB sticks.

 

[Synomenon]

So that's it? Just motherboard limitation for the motherboard / PC they're saying the RAM is for?

My motherboard has two slots. I need at least 8GB. I run multiple VMs all the time so I need the extra RAM.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I would double-check the chipset limitations for RAM on your motherboard. I've never seen a mobo with only two slots, that took 4GB DIMMs.

 

[Synomenon]

It's a Zotac GeForce 9300 ITX motherboard.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: IsLNdbOi
It's a Zotac GeForce 9300 ITX motherboard.

Check out this review of a 9300 mobo, it DOES say that it supports 4GB DIMMs:
link

Interestingly though, that mobo has four DIMM slots.

 

[Synomenon]

I know my motherboard supports 4Gb sticks in each slot.

What I'm asking is if the RAM I linked to in the first post will work with my motherboard since the Dell website and the RAM's page on the manufacturer's site says it's system specific RAM (for a HP computer).

 

[tomt4535]

It is guaranteed to be compatible with certain systems, but it should work in other computers. It might work, it might not. For $10 more you can get the non-system specific memory and that will work without a doubt. http://accessories.us.dell.com...dhs&cs=19&sku=A2562921

 

[Synomenon]

Thanks, but that won't work since it's registered / has ECC.