RAM voltage and compatibility

[3.14159]

Hello,

 

First time PC builder here - I have a question about RAM compatibility.

 

How do I check if my CPU is compatible with the RAMs voltage rating? I have an Intel i3-10100, but I can't find anything about RAM voltage on the processor product page (see link).

 

The ram is OLOy DDR4 (2x16, 3200) which is 1.35 volts.

 

For reference I am building on an MSI Z490M. Please let me know if I can provide any other necessary information.

 

Thanks for any help,

 

-DR

[Guest]

Should be ok. Any reports I've read about this memory where not negative at all.

The memory isnt super high quality.

But should work fine as intended.

 

[3.14159]

Thanks - what about the voltage? Are CPUs designed to run with any voltage RAM or one specific voltage? I have seen mainly 1.35V and 1.5V but I don't see any mention on intel's specs.

[Jurrunio]

RAM voltage doesnt have anything to do with the CPU. VCCSA and VCCIO do, I think by default it's like 1.05V for SA and 0.95V for IO, and sometimes mobo will raise it when you run high frequency memory. Just dont go beyond 1.3V and 1.2V and it will be completely fine.

[3.14159]

That's good to know - I'm gonna have to do some research to understand exactly what you mean! Thanks for the responses.

[3.14159]

Just a follow up - installed RAM and there were no issues at 1.2 V. No need to change any settings (as you may have all already known).