Did i buy wrong ram?

[theking]

hi, i just got my ram that i bought a few days ago... it is Crucial Ballistix Sport VLP 2x4gb.

It says DDR3L and udimm. Will it fit in my ATX motherboard. Z87x-d3h

[Nineshadow]

DDR3L = DDR3 Low

It has lower voltages.

Lower voltage = less heat, more lifespan

I belive DDR3L is supported by Ivy and newer,so I think it's fine

[theking]

DDR3L = DDR3 Low

It has lower voltages.

Lower voltage = less heat, more lifespan

I belive DDR3L is supported by Ivy and newer,so I think it's fine

When i bought it said 1.5 volt, on the actual ram it says 1.35 volt. Is it worse? Thanks for the answer, was really worried, got these on a good deal

[mgsstar]

DDR3L is just low voltage memory so it should work. The motherboard just provides it with a lower voltage which is better. udimm is just unbuffered memory and is quite common: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/u/udimm.htm

As long as it has the speeds and CAS latency that you want, it will be fine.

[Nineshadow]

When i bought it said 1.5 volt, on the actual ram it says 1.35 volt. Is it worse? Thanks for the answer, was really worried, got these on a good deal

It's fine.

 

Wait what?They advertised it as 1.5V?

[theking]

It's fine.

 

Wait what?They advertised it as 1.5V?

Thanks, yes. Do you want me to link it, it is Swedish.

[Nineshadow]

Thanks, yes. Do you want me to link it, it is Swedish.

No.Well, is the RAM working or you haven't tested it yet?

[theking]

DDR3L is just low voltage memory so it should work. The motherboard just provides it with a lower voltage which is better. udimm is just unbuffered memory and is quite common: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/u/udimm.htm

As long as it has the speeds and CAS latency that you want, it will be fine.

Thanks, yes the ram is 1600 mhz and cl9, thats enough for my gaming rig

[theking]

No.Well, is the RAM working or you haven't tested it yet?

i haven't tested it yet, i am wondering if i would return a reference 290 and wait for a aftermarket one, but i am not sure. I think i'll just use the reference one, i don't want to wait. I am also waiting for an SSD which will come in a few days. 

[Nineshadow]

i haven't tested it yet, i am wondering if i would return a reference 290 and wait for a aftermarket one, but i am not sure. I think i'll just use the reference one, i don't want to wait. I am also waiting for an SSD which will come in a few days. 

The stock cooler on r9 290 is pretty loud from what I've heard.I'm waiting for aftermarket ones to release and then I'll make up my mind.

[deathjester]

The lower the voltage at higher speeds and good CL (9 is fine) the better.

 

All it gives you is extra headroom to OC the ram at higher speeds (most of the time). Don't worry about it. They messed up and gave you better ram, or were out of 1.5v. 

 

You got gskill sniper/samsung golden on the cheap basically. You will have a slightly less power bill if not OC'ing it. 

[theking]

The stock cooler on r9 290 is pretty loud from what I've heard.I'm waiting for aftermarket ones to release and then I'll make up my mind.

yes, but i am quite used to loud computers, i have also a r4 so i think that it will bring the noise down a bit

[Nineshadow]

yes, but i am quite used to loud computers, i have also a r4 so i think that it will bring the noise down a bit

Oh,kay then.I'm wondering if I should get an r9 280x or save a little more money for an r9 290.Oor maybe wait for aftermarket cards and see how their prices stack up.I've all the time right now.

[theking]

The lower the voltage at higher speeds and good CL (9 is fine) the better.

 

All it gives you is extra headroom to OC the ram at higher speeds (most of the time). Don't worry about it. They messed up and gave you better ram, or were out of 1.5v. 

 

You got gskill sniper/samsung golden on the cheap basically. You will have a slightly less power bill if not OC'ing it.

thats good, thanks for the answer, and i will probably not overclock

[theking]

Oh,kay then.I'm wondering if I should get an r9 280x or save a little more money for an r9 290.Oor maybe wait for aftermarket cards and see how their prices stack up.I've all the time right now.

i have the card right beside me... Just waiting for my ssd, it is kinda hard to wait a few more weeks when the parts are just lying there in your room:)

I would problably wait if i were you, the aftermarket ones should be worth the wait but as said, i am not a silence freak:)

[Nineshadow]

i have the card right beside me... Just waiting for my ssd, it is kinda hard to wait a few more weeks when the parts are just lying there in your room:)

So sad.

Ai crai everyteim ;_;

[theking]

So sad.

Ai crai everyteim ;_;

haha, but it is true. I went crazy from just staring at the parts knowing that i must wait

[TechSage]

I SMELL FALSE ADVERTISING.  1.5v on Website on but on RAM it's 1.35v hmmmmmm

[theking]

I SMELL FALSE ADVERTISING.  1.5v on Website on but on RAM it's 1.35v hmmmmmm

haha yes, but seriously i was worried i had ordered the wrong thing. But as it turns out 1.35v is better for me.