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Seeking compatible RAM for system
I am planning to buy Intel-860 CPU, Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard, a
Gigabyte fan-less graphics card (Model: GV-N98TSL-1G), and I am seeking excellent RAM. I will not overclock. I was looking at the following RAM because of the low latency. I thought maybe since it was 1.5v (and not higher) that it might produce less heat than some of the alternatives (I'm not really sure whether to expect this to be true or not). G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail I would prefer to buy a more familiar name even if it cost a few dollars more. Being sure the RAM is compatible with the MB is very important, and reliability/stability is very important. I run systems for a number of years (passing them down...). Is this a good choice for the memory or might you recommend another that you have confidence with? Thank you for considering my questions! Bill |
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Seeking compatible RAM for system
I have confidence in G.Skill Ram.
Had some running on an older socket 939 mobo for about 2 years. Sat on the shelf for another year and then put the unit back together to give to someone...been running without problems for another year so far. Looking at buying almost the same setup except want the Ripjaw 1600 Ram. Good Value for the money with a little headroom left for OC'ing. The 860 chip has build in memory controller which limits the voltage to 1.65 So your under that limit and still have room to OC slightly. peter -- If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate or disruptive,please ignore it. If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) "Bill" wrote in message ... I am planning to buy Intel-860 CPU, Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard, a Gigabyte fan-less graphics card (Model: GV-N98TSL-1G), and I am seeking excellent RAM. I will not overclock. I was looking at the following RAM because of the low latency. I thought maybe since it was 1.5v (and not higher) that it might produce less heat than some of the alternatives (I'm not really sure whether to expect this to be true or not). G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail I would prefer to buy a more familiar name even if it cost a few dollars more. Being sure the RAM is compatible with the MB is very important, and reliability/stability is very important. I run systems for a number of years (passing them down...). Is this a good choice for the memory or might you recommend another that you have confidence with? Thank you for considering my questions! Bill |
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Seeking compatible RAM for system
"peter" wrote in message ... I have confidence in G.Skill Ram. Had some running on an older socket 939 mobo for about 2 years. Sat on the shelf for another year and then put the unit back together to give to someone...been running without problems for another year so far. Looking at buying almost the same setup except want the Ripjaw 1600 Ram. Good Value for the money with a little headroom left for OC'ing. The 860 chip has build in memory controller which limits the voltage to 1.65 So your under that limit and still have room to OC slightly. peter Thank you for mentioning that about the 1.65 volts for the CPU--that maybe very helpful information. I don't have much overclocking knowledge: do you anticipate running an Intel-860 with memory speed close to 1600 (I saw that memory for the chip is stated at 1333 at intel.com)? If so, do you use extra cooling? Just curious. -Bill -- If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate or disruptive,please ignore it. If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) "Bill" wrote in message ... I am planning to buy Intel-860 CPU, Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard, a Gigabyte fan-less graphics card (Model: GV-N98TSL-1G), and I am seeking excellent RAM. I will not overclock. I was looking at the following RAM because of the low latency. I thought maybe since it was 1.5v (and not higher) that it might produce less heat than some of the alternatives (I'm not really sure whether to expect this to be true or not). G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail I would prefer to buy a more familiar name even if it cost a few dollars more. Being sure the RAM is compatible with the MB is very important, and reliability/stability is very important. I run systems for a number of years (passing them down...). Is this a good choice for the memory or might you recommend another that you have confidence with? Thank you for considering my questions! Bill |
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Seeking compatible RAM for system
"Bill" wrote in message ... I am planning to buy Intel-860 CPU, Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard, a Gigabyte fan-less graphics card (Model: GV-N98TSL-1G), and I am seeking excellent RAM. I will not overclock. A related question: When I choose "Load Optimized Defaults" in the BIOS, will the motherboard be able to figure out whether RAM expects 1.5v, 1.55v or something else? Thanks, Bill |
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Seeking compatible RAM for system
Bill wrote:
I am planning to buy Intel-860 CPU, Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard, a Gigabyte fan-less graphics card (Model: GV-N98TSL-1G), and I am seeking excellent RAM. I will not overclock. I was looking at the following RAM because of the low latency. I thought maybe since it was 1.5v (and not higher) that it might produce less heat than some of the alternatives (I'm not really sure whether to expect this to be true or not). G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail I would prefer to buy a more familiar name even if it cost a few dollars more. Being sure the RAM is compatible with the MB is very important, and reliability/stability is very important. I run systems for a number of years (passing them down...). Is this a good choice for the memory or might you recommend another that you have confidence with? Thank you for considering my questions! Bill Check the reviews before you buy. I usually look for DOA data, to get some idea whether a product is worth having or not. There are 23 reviews here right now for the F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231276 The JEDEC memory standards in the past, have not considered the voltage rating for RAM. And the reason for that, is they assume just one operating voltage as valid. Like the 1.5V you mention. Boosting the voltage is a foreign concept to JEDEC. They would sooner give a nominal rating, like 1.5V +/- some tolerance. They would feel uncomfortable stating the value is 1.5V all the way up to 1.9V or whatever. Normally, they pick a single value as a target for all chip manufacturers to meet. A low voltage is selected, to encourage power savings from one generation to the next. There are at least a couple of optional standards for SPD on the DIMM. They may enhance the reocrded info, by recording the operating voltage to be used. If your motherboard BIOS supports such a standard, then "Auto" would automatically consider the recorded voltage value. Otherwise, the user is expected to set up the peak setting manually for getting their RAM to the rated speed. If your BIOS doesn't support those standards, then you're expected to apply the rated settings yourself. Nvidia/Corsairmicro EPP pseudo-standard http://www.simmtester.com/page/news/...ws.asp?num=151 Intel XMP DDR3 extreme memory profile http://www.intel.com/assets/pdf/whitepaper/319124.pdf Paul |
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"Paul" wrote in message ... Nvidia/Corsairmicro EPP pseudo-standard http://www.simmtester.com/page/news/...ws.asp?num=151 Intel XMP DDR3 extreme memory profile http://www.intel.com/assets/pdf/whitepaper/319124.pdf Paul Paul, Thanks for a good lesson! Bill |
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Seeking compatible RAM for system
Yes I use an aftermarket CPU heatsink..matter of fact I am still
researching aftermarket coolers as my favorite cooler company is just now coming out with products for that chipset....Thermalright. At the present time it seems the Noctua NH-D14 would be the one to buy. I don't go into extreme OC'ing but I want to be sure it runs cool. Heat Kills peter -- If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate or disruptive,please ignore it. If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) "Bill" wrote in message ... "peter" wrote in message ... I have confidence in G.Skill Ram. Had some running on an older socket 939 mobo for about 2 years. Sat on the shelf for another year and then put the unit back together to give to someone...been running without problems for another year so far. Looking at buying almost the same setup except want the Ripjaw 1600 Ram. Good Value for the money with a little headroom left for OC'ing. The 860 chip has build in memory controller which limits the voltage to 1.65 So your under that limit and still have room to OC slightly. peter Thank you for mentioning that about the 1.65 volts for the CPU--that maybe very helpful information. I don't have much overclocking knowledge: do you anticipate running an Intel-860 with memory speed close to 1600 (I saw that memory for the chip is stated at 1333 at intel.com)? If so, do you use extra cooling? Just curious. -Bill -- If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate or disruptive,please ignore it. If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) "Bill" wrote in message ... I am planning to buy Intel-860 CPU, Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard, a Gigabyte fan-less graphics card (Model: GV-N98TSL-1G), and I am seeking excellent RAM. I will not overclock. I was looking at the following RAM because of the low latency. I thought maybe since it was 1.5v (and not higher) that it might produce less heat than some of the alternatives (I'm not really sure whether to expect this to be true or not). G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail I would prefer to buy a more familiar name even if it cost a few dollars more. Being sure the RAM is compatible with the MB is very important, and reliability/stability is very important. I run systems for a number of years (passing them down...). Is this a good choice for the memory or might you recommend another that you have confidence with? Thank you for considering my questions! Bill |
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