Can Intel certified ram run on an AMD system?

Question

Hi, i'm putting together a computer for the first time and I have ordered 4gb of 2000mhz Corsair Dominator GT ram. Unfortunately, the ram is "supposedly" certified for Intel processors using a XMP profile, not BEMP. However, I have read some forums claiming that it does not really matter but i'm still not really sure. My current build involves a AMD 1090T CPU and a ASUS Crosshair IV Formula, my main question is if the ram can still run at the same rated speed and timings on my AMD system? if there are any problems, what can I do to solve them?

It would be greatly appreciated if steps or a guideline is shown so I can correctly install and run my ram if there is a problem.

This is the link for the ram: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145317

Answer 1

Here are the specs for your board----Which is a good one.....

http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=973&page=4



You wont have any problems running the ram you have picked out on that board....I have G. Skill rip jaws that are listed the same way as optimized for Intel and Im running them just fine on a AMD AM3 Gigabyte board....So your safe to buy that ram and run it in that board......



Scott

Answer 2

Yes you can run the ram on a AMD system. RAM are made according to a universal standard which requires them to work on all system having the same slot type. So don't worry your ram will work fine on the new system.

Answer 3

Just make sure your RAMs and mainboard specs match.

RAM compatibility depends solely on their socket (DDR, DDR2, DDR3 ) and their clock consistency with that of mainboard.

There's no such stupid thing as an "Intel Certified" or "Whatever Certified" RAM.

Answer 4

No, motherboards have different ram compatibilities and rams themselves have different numbers of pins. So it isn't possible. The Intel ram might have more or less pin inserts then the AMD motherboard.