i7 4790K not meshing with 1.65V RAM?

[Daedalus112]

I've seen other posts on here about it in the past saying that the voltage isn't an issue, I guess I'm just ignorant as to what needs to be done to fix it (or work around it) or can I just put the RAM in and leave it without issue?

Quote from pcppartpicker:

The G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 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.

 

[Darkbreeze]

That PCPartpicker warning is just generic and based off the Intel specs for native memory support.

Is this a question about hardware that is already installed and not working, or is it regarding whether it WILL work together in a build if purchased?

If you already have the hardware, please list your full system specs.

 

[Daedalus112]

It's about whether or not this WILL work together once I've put it all together.

Here is the Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2TsV8d

 

[Daedalus112]

My apologies for not including the parts list.

 

[Darkbreeze]

The build looks fine. Is there a reason for 32GB of RAM? VERY few systems would ever use or need that much RAM. If you're doing professional level graphics with high resolution images and many layers, detailed and large 3D projects, running virtual machines, or editing video files the size of movies, maybe, otherwise, 16GB is more than enough for most users, even most power users.

Furthermore, I probably wouldn't run 2400mhz modules, especially in that quantity. 2133mhz should be fine. Even 1600mhz would be fine. For gaming that doesn't involve integrated graphics that use system memory, faster RAM doesn't do a lot for you.

Unless there is a good reason to do otherwise, I'd probably just go with 16G of 2133mhz RAM for that build. Anything over 8GB is unlikely to be of use for gaming, but will be for some other processes.

The 1.65v shouldn't be a problem though.

I'd probably recommend these, which have a 1.6v configuration. You may need to bump the voltage slightly if the memory controller doesn't want to run them at the stock voltage, so that leaves you a little more room to play with.


http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c9d16gxh

 

[Daedalus112]

Understood, as for the 32GB, again call it ignorance thinking more is always better. I'll take your advice and use 16G of 2133mhz RAM. Thank you very much for your prompt replies.

 

[Darkbreeze]

No worries. Glad to help. 16GB will be less stress on the memory controller too. The more modules used, whether it can tolerate it or not, the more stress on the MC and the more likely it is to be unstable. Good luck and if you have questions later feel free to ask.

 

[Daedalus112]

Thanks a bunch, I went with the RAM that you linked for the build and ordered the whole thing. I'll update with specs and pics just in case anyone has a similar issue. Really appreciate the help.

 

[Darkbreeze]

My pleasure.