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Quick Question: Memory voltage Note on PC Part Picker

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September 21, 2014 8:21:50 AM

Hi All

Just a quick question. In my PC part picker (link below) there is a note regarding my memory's voltage:
The G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory operating voltage of 1.6V exceeds the Intel Haswell Refresh 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.

Should I not use this memory? This memory was recommended as part of a build on a different thread. THanks in advance
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BPRG23

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September 21, 2014 8:56:30 AM

Nope, that's not an issue, you'll just need to enable XMP from BIOS and it'll run at stated speeds. More voltage is necessary for more speed. Also, consider the GTX 970 instead of 290, its better performance wise, cheaper and more power efficient.
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September 21, 2014 12:49:35 PM

MeteorsRaining said:
Nope, that's not an issue, you'll just need to enable XMP from BIOS and it'll run at stated speeds. More voltage is necessary for more speed. Also, consider the GTX 970 instead of 290, its better performance wise, cheaper and more power efficient.

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+1 actually +2, good replies on both issues ;) 
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