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[Snake21]

just saw this site on building pc, http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/im not a tech guy so i dont know why is the corsair RAM being set to lower voltage. 

 

is that a bad thing? what else can you recommend for RAM. 

 

 

[zappian]

OP you are linking your own parts list.

 

Click on export/markup and export as BB code.

[adamsjus1]

just saw this site on building pc, http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/im not a tech guy so i dont know why is the corsair RAM being set to lower voltage. 

 

is that a bad thing? what else can you recommend for RAM. 

Dude I made that..... 

[Wiflare]

It's better because it's stable at lower voltages.

Higher frequency and lower cas latency helps, but not as much as a faster cpu or gpu will.

[SImoHayha]

just saw this site on building pc, http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/im not a tech guy so i dont know why is the corsair RAM being set to lower voltage. 

 

is that a bad thing? what else can you recommend for RAM. 

Export it as BB code...

[zappian]

Dude I made that..... 

 

No you didnt .

 

That link shows your own parts list

[Snake21]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($320.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($208.09 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.79 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1662.81

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-11 18:42 EST-0500

 

like this LOL i dont know what im doing noob here

[adamsjus1]

No you didnt .

 

That link shows your own parts list

Well I don't know what its doing but It is showing a way overkill build that I made earlier today lol .. 

[Snake21]

Compatibility Notes

• The Corsair Dominator Platinum 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. this show up at the bottom when i pair it with corsair RAM, should i choose another brand? or MHz speed?

[Snake21]

Well I don't know what its doing but It is showing a way overkill build that I made earlier today lol .. 

is that a bad thing to do  :lol:

[adamsjus1]

is that a bad thing to do  :lol:

na its great.  (not finished) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dngpMp

[brob]

Compatibility Notes

• The Corsair Dominator Platinum 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. this show up at the bottom when i pair it with corsair RAM, should i choose another brand? or MHz speed?

 

 

Intel says the memory controller on Haswell cpu chips can handle memory up to 1.5V. However, Intel also certifies XMP profiles for memory, like the Dominator Platinum, that will work with Haswell chips. The message is classic CYA. But what is true is that when first added to a motherboard the memory will run slower, most likely 1333, until an XMP profile is selected in the BIOS.

 

Dominator Platinum are quite expensive and no better than numerous other brands.