Building first PC - May need some answers

Bwaaa · 30 Jun 2011 at 13:07

Hey guys, building a PC with a friend (i5 2500k) an just seen that he's bought this (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-290-CS) RAM. It's 1.65V RAM and I know overclocking the 2500k needs around 1.5V, is there any temporary adjustments that can be made to make it work or does it need swapping out? Says that the RAM can run at 1.55V minimum, will that be alright?

Redmint · 30 Jun 2011 at 13:10

It'll be fine, as far as I know most Sandy Bridge systems can actually run their RAM at 1.65V without any issues. If you're worried you could always run that RAM at 1333MHz 1.5V.

Bwaaa · 30 Jun 2011 at 13:13

Thanks, it will also overclock fine with that? (Only to around 4.2ghz)

Redmint · 30 Jun 2011 at 13:18

It'll overclock fine, overclocking on SB systems is just using the CPU multiplier anyway so RAM speed isn't really relevant to the overclocking.

Bwaaa · 30 Jun 2011 at 13:46

Right, just installed the stock intel heatsink and it feels rather... Flimsy? Is that fine or should it be absolutely solid?

kingbal · 30 Jun 2011 at 13:48

It should be solid. I'd check on the back of the motherboard if you can to make sure the pins have gone through and locked in.

Bwaaa · 30 Jun 2011 at 13:52

Yea it seems fine now, definitely not a fan (no pun intended haha) of the push pin method. It doesn't say anything in the manual about twisting the lock things

Bwaaa · 30 Jun 2011 at 14:30

Been trying to get the motherboard in for about 30 minute now. It just doesn't want to fit, the standoffs supplied just seem too high for the things to fit through IO panel... Any suggestions to make it any easier?

Bwaaa · 30 Jun 2011 at 14:35

Seems as soon as I ask about something we mange it. Should be sailing from here, cheers guys.

francky · 30 Jun 2011 at 15:01

1.5v?? Think you're getting your voltages mixed up....your RAM is rated to run at 1600Mhz with the set timings at 1.65v and doesnt have any reflection on how you overclock the CPU using the CPU multiplier.....and I wouldnt go running 1.5v through the CPU thats VERY high.....just making sure you dont fry it.

Bwaaa · 30 Jun 2011 at 15:15

I'm not talking about CPU voltage at all

Redmint · 30 Jun 2011 at 15:23

Just to add if you're overclocking using the stock cooler go up in small amounts (200Mhz or so) and be careful to check the load temps.

olivier renault · 30 Jun 2011 at 16:09

Bwaaa said:
I'm not talking about CPU voltage at all

Try bring down the voltage ram. They are tested at high voltage, but more often than not can work at lower voltage. If it's not stable, loosen the timing / reduce the frequency.

francky · 30 Jun 2011 at 16:19

Ah ok, was just checking, didnt want you to fry your chip

N00bie · 30 Jun 2011 at 16:24

We want pics or it didnt happen!

Bwaaa · 30 Jun 2011 at 18:24

Shall be finishing off on Saturday, will have some pics up then!