running RAM at 2.7 Volts OK?

gingo

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• Jan 15, 2003

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Well, in the bios it said, 2.5 V, then I could add so many volts, so I just added .10 V. So it told me my RAM was running at 2.6 V. But MBM5 shows it as 2.7 V. Anyway, is this voltage safe withought any cooling on my RAM other than case airflow?

I want to raise the voltage so it'll be more stable.

 

ronin1967

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• Jan 15, 2003

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you could probably go as high as 2.8v, just keep an eye on temps and look for problems(usually with memory problems you will get BSD), most manufactures warranties are voided after 2.8v.

 

Yodums

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• Jan 15, 2003

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In my opinion, going up to 2.8 is fine as long as you have a good amount of airflow. If you have something like Crucial or Micron chips, 3v is also considered fine.

Yodums

 

RangerJoe

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• Jan 15, 2003

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since you have kingston, i wouldnt go ANY higher than 2.7 or 2.8, mine hated 2.8v but it was pc2100 running at 170fsb...soo that could have played a role...2.8 is the highest id recommend though

 

AC Slater

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I have my Crucial PC2100 running at 2.9v and it isn't even hot to the touch nor does it ever give me problems.

 

Emericana

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• Jan 15, 2003

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note that corsair (very good reliable brand). gives lifetime warrenty on their ram at 2.8v as does OCZ/GEIL (not good/reliable SOME times)

 

RangerJoe

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• Jan 16, 2003

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i thought corsair's warranty went up to 3.0v...maybe im imagining things though

 

Cheesy Peas

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• Jan 16, 2003

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well ive been running my generic pc2700 @ 2.85v pretty much since ive had it (about 2 months) burned in and its always been fine.

 

Fushyuguru

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• Jan 17, 2003

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ive been running my xtreme DDR pc3200 sticks at 2.9V for 6-7 months now without a hitch. and ram cools well with just a little airflow in your case.

 

Spacemonkey

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• Jan 19, 2003

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I run my 3200 xms at 3v.

 

asw7576

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• Jan 19, 2003

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2.90 V here and no problemo.