Too much powah for i7?

[reflux]

I recall reading something a while back that the i7 chips have to have DDR3 with a vDimm of ~1.6v, or it can damage the CPU. Is this correct? Or can I just buy any old DDR3 for an i7 setup?

This stuff looks good and is darn cheap -

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-116-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=923

But I don't want to risk killing a £230 CPU when I make the move.

 

[Cob]

i7 needs memory that runs at 1.65v or less, as Intel claim that higher than 1.7v can damage the memory controller on the CPU. There will be a sticker on the motherboard to remind you of this fact.

You should be able run that memory at 1333mhz CAS8 at less than 1.7v without any issues.

 

[reflux]

Ah OK, thanks for clarifying that mate

 

[proff999]

I've had both the 3gb Gskill 1333 kit and now have the OCZ platinum 6gb kit in my i7 system. I found both kits ran at 7-7-7-20 1T with only 1.5 volts. THe OCZ does 1600 with 1.65 volts at 7-7-7-20 1T and 1866 with 1.65 volts at 9-9-9-24.

You also get the benefits of triple channel as opposed to dual for around the £150 mark if you shop around. I hear good things about the Corsair 1333 6gb kit that they have on here and thats only £140