Question Can I install 1.35V RAM in my system if the current RAM is operating under 1.2V ?

[agentbond009]

Hello, I wanted to install a new RAM for my HP AIO PC. The current ram is 4 GB, and I want to increase it. The only issue is I don't know if I should install This RAM which operates at 1.35V, will it damage my motherboard?

My specs are;
Ram - 4GB (2666mhz) operates at 2400mhz
Cpu - Intel® Core™ i3-8130U CPU @ 2.20GHz × 4
Motherboard - Link

Memory Device
    Array Handle: 0x0020
    Error Information Handle: Not Provided
    Total Width: 64 bits
    Data Width: 64 bits
    Size: 4096 MB
    Form Factor: SODIMM
    Set: None
    Locator: DIMM1
    Bank Locator: BANK 2
    Type: DDR4
    Type Detail: Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered)
    Speed: 2666 MT/s
    Manufacturer: Kingston
    Serial Number: E52B091C
    Asset Tag: 8CC9083VB2
    Part Number: HP26D4S9S1ME-4  
    Rank: 1
    Configured Memory Speed: 2400 MT/s
    Minimum Voltage: 1.2 V
    Maximum Voltage: 1.2 V
    Configured Voltage: 1.2 V

All of the images are uploaded here:

https://imgur.com/a/hqF9PL5

 

[boju]

Amazon specs is wrong. DDR 4 spec is by default 1.2v. 1.35v is safe, however it is associated with xmp speeds above standard, still safe.

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmsx16gx4m2a2666c18/vengeancea-series-16gb-2x8gb-ddr4-sodimm-2666mhz-cl18-memory-kit-cmsx16gx4m2a2666c18#tech-specs

Memory should work but what's odd about your screenshots is your ram is actually running at 1333 (665*2) and the last jedec column only mentions 1333 as well. If this was 2666 ram, last jedec column should say 2666, and 1333 as frequency under memory tab. Do you have access to memory settings in bios?

 

[agentbond009]

Amazon specs is wrong. DDR 4 spec is by default 1.2v. 1.35v is safe, however it is associated with xmp speeds above standard, still safe.

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/memory/cmsx16gx4m2a2666c18/vengeancea-series-16gb-2x8gb-ddr4-sodimm-2666mhz-cl18-memory-kit-cmsx16gx4m2a2666c18#tech-specs

Memory should work but what's odd about your screenshots is your ram is actually running at 1333 (665*2) and the last jedec column only mentions 1333 as well. If this was 2666 ram, last jedec column should say 2666, and 1333 as frequency under memory tab. Do you have access to memory settings in bios?

actually when i enter bios i can't find an option to check the memory. all i found the system information menu where the Memory size and it's frequency as 2400mhz is mentioned there.

ok so it won't affect my system, right? like i saw some post it lead to random shutdown etc.
or should i get this Samsung]https://amzn.eu/d/39oAhld']Samsung Ram[/URL] ?

https://imgur.com/a/Y6vP0Tl

 

[boju]

Suppose im not surprised, bios is usually limited on oem motherboards such as HP. Experiences is going to be different for people, all you can do is have a go.