I7 Memory Dilemma

[hispeed120]

I just finished putting together my new i7 system, and everything went very well, for the most part. The OCZ Gold 1600 ram I bought arrived with one module faulty. By faulty, I mean that I cannot boot in triple channel mode with three modules, only in single channel mode with one module. I have tried swapping the modules and running one at a time, and I have identified the culprit.

My question is if I will be able to run ram that is rated at 1.95V and undervolt it in the mean time while I wait for my new set to come back through the RMA process through Newegg? I just built a AM3 system for my friend, and I could use one of his DDR3 modules for the time being if that would work.

I absolutely do not want to cause any harm to his or my systems, so is running his memory rated at 1.95V at 1.60V or 1.50V safe?

Thanks for your time.

 

[wimcle]

You shouldn't run your ram at more than 1.65 in an x58 mobo.

the 1.9v ram undervolted to 1.65 may require some really loose timings... I would start at 1066 9-9-9-24

 

[hispeed120]

Ok, thanks wimcle. I know loose timings aren't desirable if they can be avoided, but running the 1.95V spec ram @ 1.65V and manually adjusting the timings won't hurt anything, right?

 

[hispeed120]

Well, I finally gave it a go. Unfortunately, even with those timings, I can't run Windows except in Safe Mode. I guess I'll be running safe mode until my new RAM comes in...