Which RAM for SB?

[mukherjee]

You won't get warranty for RAMs bought in US here, but if you have considered that then buy this: Vengeance™ Low Profile White — 1.35V 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9W) - Vengeance - Memory

It just launched and 1600MHz at 1.35v.

+1 if you can wait....otherwise for low profile...Gskill Ripjaws X is the way to go...

 

[MegaMind]

But 1.35v work well on SB??
Anyway i'll get the RAM after 2 months time...

You won't get warranty for RAMs bought in US here, but if you have considered that then buy this: Vengeance™ Low Profile White — 1.35V 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9W) - Vengeance - Memory

It just launched and 1600MHz at 1.35v.

But still its CL9, is it better than RipjawsX CL8???

 

[Skud]

If the speeds remain same CL8 should be better than CL9. Otherwise, the higher speed module is better.

 

[mukherjee]

But 1.35v work well on SB??
Anyway i'll get the RAM after 2 months time...



But still its CL9, is it better than RipjawsX CL8???

Do yourself a favour...google for the performance difference vs price premium of a Cl8 & Cl9 kit...u will find the answer urself...

 

[Skud]

Or check this Review of GSkill Sniper at benchmark reviews:-

G.Skill Sniper 1866 MHz DDR3 Memory Kit

I guess you will get your answer.

 

[mukherjee]

Or check this Review of GSkill Sniper at benchmark reviews:-

G.Skill Sniper 1866 MHz DDR3 Memory Kit

I guess you will get your answer.

+1
great find bro

 

[Skud]

Thanks. Some time back I have another shootout either at Legit Reviews or Xbit Labs. Search for it. There also you can see the some results. Higher speed, lower latency RAMs perform better than lower speed, higher latency RAMs.

 

[MegaMind]

@Skud tat was helpful... thanks

 

[topgear]

get G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH - you can even run them at 2133 Mhz speed - what more you can ask for

 

[Skud]

@Skud tat was helpful... thanks

Happy to help buddy.

 

[MegaMind]

get G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH - you can even run them at 2133 Mhz speed - what more you can ask for

But tey are 1.6v RAMs, wont they hav issues with SB?

 

[tkin]

But tey are 1.6v RAMs, wont they hav issues with SB?

Yes, 1.5v is recommended for sandy, for OC max 1.55v, you can't go higher without stability issues.

 

[asingh]

^^
Is it not 1.35v max.

 

[MegaMind]

Now i'm totally confused... CL8, 1.5v 1600MHz good for SB Z68 mobos or not?

 

[S_V]

Don't get confused. 1.5v is specified volt for SB but 1.65volts can also work safely. There are many people using 1.65v safely but they have practically no chances for their RAMS to overclock. With 1.5v volts you can overclock till 1.6v to get lower timings with higher mhz levels..

Regarding 1.35v Rams.. These are best option for Overclockers to get tight timings with higher mhz for just 1.5v(increasing from 1.35 to 1.5v)..

So stick to the ones you decided first. Since you don't plan much to oc.

 

[MegaMind]

So stick to the ones you decided first. Since you don't plan much to oc.

So RipjawsX Cl8 1600 1.5v???

 

[tkin]

So RipjawsX Cl8 1600 1.5v???

Go ahead, see if you can get the Ripjaws kit with 1.35v.

 

[topgear]

But tey are 1.6v RAMs, wont they hav issues with SB?

Yes, 1.5v is recommended for sandy, for OC max 1.55v, you can't go higher without stability issues.

^^
Is it not 1.35v max.

Don't get confused. 1.5v is specified volt for SB but 1.65volts can also work safely. There are many people using 1.65v safely but they have practically no chances for their RAMS to overclock. With 1.5v volts you can overclock till 1.6v to get lower timings with higher mhz levels..

Regarding 1.35v Rams.. These are best option for Overclockers to get tight timings with higher mhz for just 1.5v(increasing from 1.35 to 1.5v)..

So stick to the ones you decided first. Since you don't plan much to oc.

Guys read this

*www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-vengeance-crucial-ballistix-kingston-hyperX,2907.html

They have used F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH which is rated at 1.6V and they have managed to OC it upto 2133 Mhz withouty any stability issue using a Intel Core i7-2600K and Asus P8P67 Pro mobo.

To be honest Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 rated at 1.5V was not able to pass the stability test at 2133 Mhz speed.

So memory modules rated at 1.6V can be Oced very well.

BTW, The price of F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH is 6.7K anyway

 

[S_V]

yep...

Many people are scaring others about 1.65v Rams especially in this forum and thinking that above 1.55v will right away damage Processor... They run safe but when low volt Rams are widely available in market why to pick high volt Pack, plus with Low Volt, users can play with volt and timings safely..

 

[MegaMind]

Many people are scaring others about 1.65v Rams especially in this forum and thinking that above 1.55v will right away damage Processor... They run safe but when low volt Rams are widely available in market why to pick high volt Pack, plus with Low Volt, users can play with volt and timings safely..

This explains a lot...