2014-12-23, 14:11
Hi,
I am about to build my first HTPC based on a Shuttle Barebone XH97V (http://www.shuttle.eu/products/slim/xh97v/overview/).
Currently, I am pretty much all set with a Intel Core i3 4130T CPU and a nice SSD, but I'm a bit confused which RAM modules (and what capacity) I should exactly buy now. The Shuttle barebone lists the following for Memory support:
2x SO-DIMM slots with 204 pins
Supports DDR3-1333/1600 SDRAM memory (PC3-10600/12800)
The maximum memory clock rate depends on the processor type.
Supports Dual Channel mode
Supports max. 8 GB per DIMM, maximum total size of 16 GB
Supports two unbuffered DIMM modules of 1.5V
So my two questions would be:
1) Can I also use SO-DIMMs with less voltage? Most SO-DIMMS I found on Amazon have 1.35V instead of 1.5V. Any recommendation for a specific brand or RAM module?
2) I am planning on using OpenELEC (just waiting for the final 5.0 release once Kodi 14.0 has been released) and wanted to go with 8GB (2x 4GB) 1600Mhz DDR3 (dual channel). Any comments on that? I know that OpenELEC is anything but hungry for resources, but don't mind spending a couple more € since I already invested quite some money in the HTPC. Rather have more RAM than less ... I am using the HTPC purely for watching video and some emulators.
Many thanks!
I am about to build my first HTPC based on a Shuttle Barebone XH97V (http://www.shuttle.eu/products/slim/xh97v/overview/).
Currently, I am pretty much all set with a Intel Core i3 4130T CPU and a nice SSD, but I'm a bit confused which RAM modules (and what capacity) I should exactly buy now. The Shuttle barebone lists the following for Memory support:
2x SO-DIMM slots with 204 pins
Supports DDR3-1333/1600 SDRAM memory (PC3-10600/12800)
The maximum memory clock rate depends on the processor type.
Supports Dual Channel mode
Supports max. 8 GB per DIMM, maximum total size of 16 GB
Supports two unbuffered DIMM modules of 1.5V
So my two questions would be:
1) Can I also use SO-DIMMs with less voltage? Most SO-DIMMS I found on Amazon have 1.35V instead of 1.5V. Any recommendation for a specific brand or RAM module?
2) I am planning on using OpenELEC (just waiting for the final 5.0 release once Kodi 14.0 has been released) and wanted to go with 8GB (2x 4GB) 1600Mhz DDR3 (dual channel). Any comments on that? I know that OpenELEC is anything but hungry for resources, but don't mind spending a couple more € since I already invested quite some money in the HTPC. Rather have more RAM than less ... I am using the HTPC purely for watching video and some emulators.
Many thanks!