Question about i7/x58 memory working on x48

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An odd question, but I was wondering if the new i7 memory for the x58 boards would work with the x48 boards? My friend has some extra i7 memory and i was thinking of using it on my system. Sorry if this has been asked before. btw, they are the "CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 15000) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory" and i have an ASUS P5E3 Premium x48 motherboard. Any help would be great! (dont want to kill my mobo or cpu!!!!)

 

[Scotteq]

My Google~Fu tells me that your motherboard supports DDR3 memory, and therefore you should have no troubles running DDR3 memory.

 

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Thanks Scotteq for the info, but i was wondering if the i7 ddr3 memory would work with the x48 chipset type memory (dual channel) as the voltage is different and such. I know the slots/pins are the same.

 

[Scotteq]

If anything, the newer memory would/should require less voltage and would therefore be easier for your mobo to drive. So no, I wouldn't worry about that. Just dial in the appropriate settings - As that is a high end motherboard from a highly regarded maker, I have no doubts whether the Bios would be up to the task. It surely will be.

 

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Thanks for your help. Much appreciated. I thought that it would be ok, but just wanted some opinions.