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2600k and "memory voltage" ?

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Just read this on the 2600k page of OcUK
***OVERCLOCKING GUIDELINES***

- Do not exceed 1.35-1.38v core voltage, doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Do not overclock with BCLK, again doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Recommended memory voltage is 1.50v, so make sure to run your memory at 1.50v, higher could limit lifespan of the CPU
- These recommendations come from OcUK and Intel, your warranty is un-affected but we highly recommend you adhere to the above to make sure your CPU lifespan is un-affected
- All Sandybridge CPU's worldwide should be run at the above or lower voltages, no higher!
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Does this mean my RAM cause the RAM i bought is 1.65V? Or am I not understanding it properly?
 
2 sets of this: "8GB (2x4GB) Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800 (1600), Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 9-9-9-27, 1.65V"
 
RJC said:
Memory below will work:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-290-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517
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lol are you joking me...

Was supposed to be getting that today but had delivery problems so cancelled order to get elsewhere for cheaper. Is the RAM i got definetely not suitable? :/ Can I not lower the voltages?

Its the same manufacturers code (CMX8GX3M2A1600C9) just the voltage is higher apparently? oh and the timings are slightly slower- 9-9-9-27
 
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That RAM will generally run lower than 1.65V

OcUK give a range of 1.55-1.65V and it may even go a bit lower.

If it's the same part number it should be the same RAM.

Unless Corsair have changed the specification.

It's odd that they give a different speed for the RAM.
 
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It may be the case that they have not updated the data on there website, when the sticks come it should say the memory voltage on each module.
 
Surveyor said:
That RAM will generally run lower than 1.65V

OcUK give a range of 1.55-1.65V and it may even go a bit lower.

If it's the same part number it should be the same RAM.

Unless Corsair have changed the specification.

It's odd that they give a different speed for the RAM.
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It appears that the same code shows the same ram (but a different pic to ocuk) having the same timings and voltage to the one I purchased.

So it appears ocuk's version of it differs to everyone elses? :S
 
lolage said:
2 sets of this: "8GB (2x4GB) Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800 (1600), Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 9-9-9-27, 1.65V"
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Im using same ram (only 8gb) at 1.4V,T1,9-9-9-24,so if ram ok you should be fine at,lets say 1.45V (coz of 16gb if i understand correctly)
 
Mario said:
Im using same ram (only 8gb) at 1.4V,T1,9-9-9-24,so if ram ok you should be fine at,lets say 1.45V (coz of 16gb if i understand correctly)
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hmm, cool - its just all a bit dodgey knowing that the ram I'm getting is 9-9-9-27 :confused:

Was your ram 1.65V to start with too?
 
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-290-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

This one if im correct (bought all parts:Order Date: 2 Feb )
Until i changed my B2 to B3 mobo ram worked even on lesser V,if im not mistaken it was 1.38,cpu 4.4ghz..
I didnt try ram with lower V on B3 yet,but will do it in few days (as my 2600 after mobo swapping also "underperforming" at stock :D).Atm its working at 1.4V and T1,9-9-9-24
If you want i can post my results later
 
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