i5 4670k 1.5v recommended for ram

elitejoker · Mar 4, 2014

hi

im getting an i5 4670k and with kingston ram, it says this:
Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum. just wanted to know if it will affect it at all

AshyCFC · Mar 4, 2014

it will effect, I assume you're using pcpartpicker.

There's a slider that you can change the voltage of the RAM. put the max at 1.5v

DO NOT use above 1.5V on Haswell boards.

elitejoker · Mar 4, 2014

wat bout the Asus Maximus VI Hero

AshyCFC · Mar 4, 2014

It's a haswell board and using RAM above 1.5v will void your warranty/damage board potentially.

here's a suitable set of RAM 8GB 1.5V if american:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-memory-ax3u1600w4g9dmv

here's a suitable set of RAM 16GB 1.5V if http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit8g3d1609ds1s00

If you're just gaming you DO NOT need 2400mhz RAM either, 1600 is plenty good enough.
If you aren't american/want alternate brands check out pcpartpicker.com and select your country if it's there. There's a slider you can use to set the RAM to 1.5V maximum.

Derza10 · Mar 4, 2014

Umm check out this post, take a look at the best answer... You can use 1.65v ram.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1698560/65v-ram-haswell.html

AshyCFC · Mar 4, 2014

It's possible to use 1.65V RAM but it voids warranty.

I don't want to be responsible for voiding someones warranty.

Derza10 · Mar 4, 2014

How can it void the warranty if they are on Intel's approved i5 Compatibilty list?

elitejoker · Mar 4, 2014

no thanks, i want to avoid any unnecassary hassle, ill stick with 1.5v

AshyCFC · Mar 4, 2014

I'd read elsewhere that it causes warranty issues by using over 1.5V but does seem weird that 1.65V is on the compatibility list, shame those links in the earlier topic are now broken

I think it's best to stick with 1.5V for safety's sake even if 1.65V is ok.

elitejoker · Mar 4, 2014

Derza10 · Mar 5, 2014

You could get some Mushkin ram if you want the faster ram that arn't 1.65v. Eh nvm seems i can only find 16gb sets (1.58v)... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226429

the ones i have are out of stock on newegg :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226430

but if this is to much of an issue for you, just stick with 1.5v 1600 or 1866 ram.

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