Gigabyte p55-us3l and ddr3

[juancete]

Hello, I want to buy an i5 for this motherboard and I've read that the max voltaje for this cpu is 1.65v but a lot of memorys work with 1.7v.

I have two questions:
- Can I use memorys pc1333 or pc1600 which work with 1.7v?
- I like somebody who have this motherboad tell me what kind of ram uses.

Thanks a lot.

 

[r_manic]

The best way to determine if a particular set of RAM will work your mobo is to look for the motherboard QVL, which lists the RAM the manufacturer has actually tested with the P55-US3L. A Google search would point you to one in most cases.

 

[ekoostik]

In addition to checking the QVL, you should look for RAM that is 1.65V or less. For the P55 chipset, Intel rates the maximum V at 1.5V and the "absolute maximum" V at 1.65V. If you're getting an i5 CPU and not planning to OC then the fastest you'll be able to run your RAM is 1333 MHz. Here's a couple articles that you may find helpful:
LGA 1156 Memory Performance: What Speed DDR3 Should You Buy?
Value DDR3 For Intel's P55: Six 4GB Kits Rounded Up

 

[juancete]

thank you, finally I suppose I get a 1.5v ddr3 pc1333