Compatibility Issues for Memory

Frederic Fong

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When I checked my PCpartpicker build at the very end of it it said that. The G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell Refresh CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum. Will this be a problem in my build? Or is there a way to solve this problem when building this. Here is the link to my build I'm probably going to buy today.
Link is here
 
Solution


Pick a slower module set in PcPartpicker to see if that's the cause of the flag. I would assume that 2400mhz would be the culprit and choosing slower modules would fix this issue. Or try a different brand of 2400mhz memory if you really want that speed.



I haven't bought all the parts yet but how do I run it at a slightly lower speed?

 


Pick a slower module set in PcPartpicker to see if that's the cause of the flag. I would assume that 2400mhz would be the culprit and choosing slower modules would fix this issue. Or try a different brand of 2400mhz memory if you really want that speed.

 
Solution


Fixed it here is the link to my build now no Compatibility issues. Thanks man 😀 http://

 
The Trident's you have picked out are perfectly fine, most all DRAM 2133 and up runs at 1.65. The 1.5 recommendation is for the basic stock DRAM at 1600. Intel even certifies DRAM for Haswell at 1.65. I was running the Trident 2400 sticks in my Ivy bridge almost 3 years ago and never a problem, currently have the 2666 and 2800 Tridents in my two Haswell rigs (in sig) and have done about 94 Haswell Clients builds all but 4 using 1.65 DRAM (2133 and up)
 


Wait so I can go with what I originally had?
 
Yes, it wouldn't be a problem at all. From the responses from Madviu, I think he misread your post that you are having problems with the DRAM, as if you already have it built. I haven't had any problems with 4670K or 4690K and 2400 sticks - even clear up to 32GB