Lower RAM voltage than recommended?
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Due to space constraints limiting (air) cooling options in my case, I overclocked my rig with the lowest possible voltages to maximize processor speed while minimizing heat. (See sig for settings)
Anyway, I bumped my Patriot sector 5 RAM up to 1343 and loosened the timings to 9-9-9-24 per Patriots recommended specs.
Well almost. I never bumped the voltage. Patriot recommends 1.65 volts, but I left it at 1.5 volts.
I have ran memtest with multiple passes and been using these settings for a couple months with no problems. (That I know of)
If there was a problem with this lower-than-spec voltage, what type of symptoms should I look out for?
I don't want to bump voltage if I don't need to, but I'm not sure how to be "sure" a voltage bump isn't needed.
-Thanks
Anyway, I bumped my Patriot sector 5 RAM up to 1343 and loosened the timings to 9-9-9-24 per Patriots recommended specs.
Well almost. I never bumped the voltage. Patriot recommends 1.65 volts, but I left it at 1.5 volts.
I have ran memtest with multiple passes and been using these settings for a couple months with no problems. (That I know of)
If there was a problem with this lower-than-spec voltage, what type of symptoms should I look out for?
I don't want to bump voltage if I don't need to, but I'm not sure how to be "sure" a voltage bump isn't needed.
-Thanks
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Question: Is your memory rated at 1333 or 1600?
I've ran into this, where I can run my 1600 ram @ 1333 at 1.5v with no problems. That may be because it is rated at 1.65v but at 1600. Either way, I exchanged it for some 1600@1.5v so I do not have to worry about the issue any more.
Edit: If it passes memtest and a few hours of prime95 I would think you can take that as a good sign. If it works with the 1.5v, you will not be doing any harm by running it that way.
I've ran into this, where I can run my 1600 ram @ 1333 at 1.5v with no problems. That may be because it is rated at 1.65v but at 1600. Either way, I exchanged it for some 1600@1.5v so I do not have to worry about the issue any more.
Edit: If it passes memtest and a few hours of prime95 I would think you can take that as a good sign. If it works with the 1.5v, you will not be doing any harm by running it that way.
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