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ok So i am going to build a computer with an intel i7 4790k processor. but the ram that i want to use has a higher power consumption than the cpu maximum output. what i want too know is if i overclock my cpu will it up the power to meet the minimum opperating voltage on the ram or will it damage my cpu or ram
Here is the issue im having: The Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V 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.
 
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The 2400 MHz / 1.65 volt RAM will have an XMP profile that runs it at a lower clock speed and/or tighter timings and 1.5 volts

The system will be able to supply the 1.65 volts . Thats not an issue . What is an issue is that the 1.65V memory voltage runs into the portion of the processor that runs the memory . And the processor will age more quickly even in the best case scenario . You definitely void your processors warranty if you use RAM rated for more than 1.5 volts

Very little performance is gained by using faster memory anyway that it is seldom worth running faster RAM .
IMO buy some 1600 Mhz , 1.5 volt RAM . If you want more performance buy units with lower timings [CAS 7 or 8 ], or use lower voltage RAM typically 1.35 volts ...
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The 2400 MHz / 1.65 volt RAM will have an XMP profile that runs it at a lower clock speed and/or tighter timings and 1.5 volts

The system will be able to supply the 1.65 volts . Thats not an issue . What is an issue is that the 1.65V memory voltage runs into the portion of the processor that runs the memory . And the processor will age more quickly even in the best case scenario . You definitely void your processors warranty if you use RAM rated for more than 1.5 volts

Very little performance is gained by using faster memory anyway that it is seldom worth running faster RAM .
IMO buy some 1600 Mhz , 1.5 volt RAM . If you want more performance buy units with lower timings [CAS 7 or 8 ], or use lower voltage RAM typically 1.35 volts . The lower voltage RAM running 1600 MHz at 1.35 volts is easily going to run faster with 1.5 volts
 
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