memory compatibility

Romo · **memory compatibility -** 07-30-2012, 18:36 | posts: 366 | Location: Croatia

hi guys, I just bought kingston hyperx t1 1600 mhz memory.
it´s a triple channel 3x4 gb kit.
but the system I´m building is z77 based dual channel config.
will i have any problem with only two sticks (2x4 gb) working in dual channel (sold the one extra stick to a friend) ?
I always thought all memory (dual, triple and quad channel) is all the same, it´s just sold in different packages... but just to make sure I have to ask

XBEAST · 07-30-2012, 20:11 | posts: 1,443 | Location: Unknown

It will work.

Pill Monster · 07-30-2012, 20:44 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

Yes you'll be fine.

Saabjock · 07-30-2012, 20:55 | posts: 209 | Location: California

You'll be fine...although I'd have looked around and purchased another matching 4GB stick and go with the 16GB instead of 8GB.

BLEH! · **Memory**: 24GB @ 1600 @ 9-10-9-27

Be careful with the X58 stuff, it's mostly designed to run at 1.65 V, which SB/IB can't stand IIRC.

Romo · 07-31-2012, 06:25 | posts: 366 | Location: Croatia

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Originally Posted by BLEH!

Be careful with the X58 stuff, it's mostly designed to run at 1.65 V, which SB/IB can't stand IIRC.

exactly the kind of stuff that worries me

Pill Monster · 07-31-2012, 06:32 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

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Originally Posted by Romo

exactly the kind of stuff that worries me

1.65v is way overrated, HyperX only needs 1.5v.

Romo · 07-31-2012, 11:24 | posts: 366 | Location: Croatia

so memory will work @1600 mhz on 1.5 v ? will i be limited when overclocking in any way ?
sorry if I ask too much, this intel world is new to me XD

Pill Monster · 07-31-2012, 11:40 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

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Originally Posted by Romo

so memory will work @1600 mhz on 1.5 v ? will i be limited when overclocking in any way ?
sorry if I ask too much, this intel world is new to me XD

This is 1600mhz/1.65v HyperX Genesis @1.51v

cowie · 07-31-2012, 13:43 | posts: 10,873 | Location: new jersey

1.65 rated voltage on a z77 is aok dont worry.
I ran tri kit hypers on a z77 mb np.
As said if you can lower the voltage(which you should be able to)do it if not its ok too.

Romo · 07-31-2012, 21:21 | posts: 366 | Location: Croatia

thanks for good news guys

I was ready to order corsair dominators GT 2133 1.5v on ebay

Pill, is there any major difference between your genesis and T1 modules... i see yours are oc-ed

---TK--- · 07-31-2012, 21:27 | posts: 14,712 | Location: New Jersey, USA

1.65v is on the high end of the voltage spectrum. you should have no problem, but I would try lowering it to 1.58v-1.60v if the ram allows

Pill Monster · 08-03-2012, 03:25 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

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Originally Posted by Romo

thanks for good news guys

I was ready to order corsair dominators GT 2133 1.5v on ebay

Pill, is there any major difference between your genesis and T1 modules... i see yours are oc-ed

T1 have tall heatspreaders and are meant to be higher end than Genesis, but I don't know how since they both have the same specs...

Romo · 08-05-2012, 12:22 | posts: 366 | Location: Croatia

maybe it´s just marketing stuff...

Romo · 08-07-2012, 15:35 | posts: 366 | Location: Croatia

so I have my PC completed... anyway Hyperx 2x4 modules work fine @ 1600 mhz on 1.5 V

Pill Monster · 08-07-2012, 15:55 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

Good deal....

Romo · 08-07-2012, 19:51 | posts: 366 | Location: Croatia

thanks

i´ll try to oc it a bit and see where it gets me.
@1800 mhz at stock timings with 1.65 V it boots into windows but freezes a few seconds later

crap daddy · 08-07-2012, 20:50 | posts: 746 | Location: close to the edge

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Originally Posted by Romo

thanks

i´ll try to oc it a bit and see where it gets me.
@1800 mhz at stock timings with 1.65 V it boots into windows but freezes a few seconds later

You will not see any difference going from 1600 to whatever your sticks can do and it has no impact on overclocking the CPU.

Romo · *Last edited by Romo; 08-07-2012 at 21:11.*

yeah, I´m well aware of that... but just to kill some time at night

but would it be much of a difference if I stick in a dominator gt 2133 mhz ram ?

---TK--- · 08-08-2012, 01:46 | posts: 14,712 | Location: New Jersey, USA

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Originally Posted by Romo

yeah, I´m well aware of that... but just to kill some time at night

but would it be much of a difference if I stick in a dominator gt 2133 mhz ram ?

nah not really ran my ram at 2133 for a couple months couldnt get it 100% stable. like 99.9% stable but that aint good enough for me. set it back to 1600 100% stable

Pill Monster · 08-08-2012, 03:56 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

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Originally Posted by Romo

yeah, I´m well aware of that... but just to kill some time at night

but would it be much of a difference if I stick in a dominator gt 2133 mhz ram ?

Copy the timings from my CPU-Z screenshot if you like, but 1600Mhz is plenty.

I only have mine overclocked because I can, not because it will noticeably improve performance. lol

Romo · *Last edited by Romo; 08-08-2012 at 11:45.*

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Originally Posted by Pill Monster

I only have mine overclocked because I can, not because it will noticeably improve performance. lol

haha, that´s it

just used your latency settings and 1,5 V. it runs @ 1866 Mhz with no problems !!! thanks A LOT