how many volts is too much?

BIB · 07-24-04, 11:17 PM

default is 2.6v. What would be a safe amout to give it if you would like to keep the ram around for a while.
Right now i am at 2.7v (2.75 from the abit program) priming to see if i am stable at 400mhz, which i am not at stock volts.

mdcomp · 07-24-04, 11:21 PM

I always keep mine under 3.0v, so I would 2.9v at the most, assuming the ram has ramsinks or some type of cooling on it. Better safe than sorry I always say. Happy Overclocking!

Matt

BIB · 07-24-04, 11:35 PM

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Better safe than sorry I always say

Yes, for sure. I have ramsinks on mine, so i dont think 2.75 will do too much harm.

mdcomp · 07-24-04, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BIB

Yes, for sure. I have ramsinks on mine, so i dont think 2.75 will do too much harm.

2.75v should be just fine. Don't go too much farther unless you have to.
Good luck!

Matt

mrspec3 · 07-25-04, 05:47 AM

At around 5V you start melting the solder that holds the IC's on the PCB...also at that voltage the small SMD's and caps start to fall off

Reefa_Madness · 07-25-04, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mrspec3

At around 5V you start melting the solder that holds the IC's on the PCB...also at that voltage the small SMD's and caps start to fall off

Now, that little bit of info wouldn't have come from personal experience, would it???????????

DamienKC · 07-25-04, 08:14 AM

I'd say 3.2v or so is the highest i'd go, with good cooling on the ram though. If they're bare chips, don't =P

sandrock · 07-25-04, 09:34 AM

Its gonna be different for each setup. I currently have my memory (bare chips) at 2.9v (waiting for DDR Booster) and they are cool to the touch. I can feel a very, very slight hint of heat towards the center, but not much at all.

Quattro · 07-25-04, 09:59 AM

I've never used over 2.8v because I do not want to do a volt mod.

flapperhead · 07-25-04, 10:16 AM

if u have adequate cooling and ventilation 3/3.2 is reasonable. but the key is using only that amount of volts which benefits the overclok and timings u are seeking..

Quattro · 07-25-04, 10:37 AM

flapper is right. What exactly are you aiming for with your oc?

rogerdugans · 07-25-04, 11:00 AM

From personal experience:

3 volts can be fatal if you don't have enough airflow over the ram
3.5 volts can be fine: I ran that way for 6+ months.

I have never had difficulties running up to 2.9 volts in any system of mine, but 3 volts seems to start hitting the danger zone: I suggest making sure you have good airflow- a fan blowing case air directly over the ram- if you want to go to 3 volts or more.

Note that ram can respond differently to increased voltage: some responds well, some may improve fairly little.

Higher voltage is more likely to be detrimental in any case- run at the lowest voltages you can to get the results you want, and keep that air moving.

mrspec3 · 07-25-04, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefa_Madness

Now, that little bit of info wouldn't have come from personal experience, would it???????????

Not my own...but a friends.

DaFonz · 07-26-04, 12:38 AM

No chance to do a volt mod, so I've been running my generic hynix at 2.85 with no probs. It's a little warm to touch, but not burning.

What are you trying to accomplishg with more voltage?

mrspec3 · 07-26-04, 03:26 AM

More voltage will let you overclock much higher depending on the chips. Some scale well with more voltage and other just don't

Steve

07-24-04, 11:17 PM	Thread Starter #1
BIB Member Join Date: Feb 2003	how many volts is too much? default is 2.6v. What would be a safe amout to give it if you would like to keep the ram around for a while. Right now i am at 2.7v (2.75 from the abit program) priming to see if i am stable at 400mhz, which i am not at stock volts.
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mdcomp Classic Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Jersey	I always keep mine under 3.0v, so I would 2.9v at the most, assuming the ram has ramsinks or some type of cooling on it. Better safe than sorry I always say. Happy Overclocking! Matt __________________ Become a fan on Facebook! \| Help improve overclockers.com! Get involved! \| Follow us on Twitter! Which Moderator should I message if I have a problem? Take Your Posts to the Next Level Heatware
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07-25-04, 05:47 AM	#5
mrspec3 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tallinn, Estonia	At around 5V you start melting the solder that holds the IC's on the PCB...also at that voltage the small SMD's and caps start to fall off
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07-25-04, 08:14 AM	#7
DamienKC Member Join Date: Jul 2004	I'd say 3.2v or so is the highest i'd go, with good cooling on the ram though. If they're bare chips, don't =P
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07-25-04, 09:34 AM	#8
sandrock Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Green Bay, WI	Its gonna be different for each setup. I currently have my memory (bare chips) at 2.9v (waiting for DDR Booster) and they are cool to the touch. I can feel a very, very slight hint of heat towards the center, but not much at all. __________________ MB: ASRock Z68 Gen3 CPU: Intel 2600K @ 4.4GHz RAM: 16GB Kingston DDR3 1600 Video: AMD Radeon 6950 2GB (unlocked to 6970) SSD: 240GB Vertex 2
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07-25-04, 09:59 AM	#9
Quattro Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, U.A.E	I've never used over 2.8v because I do not want to do a volt mod. __________________ Need a new sig
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07-25-04, 10:16 AM	#10
flapperhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: wash dc area	if u have adequate cooling and ventilation 3/3.2 is reasonable. but the key is using only that amount of volts which benefits the overclok and timings u are seeking..
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07-25-04, 10:37 AM	#11
Quattro Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, U.A.E	flapper is right. What exactly are you aiming for with your oc? __________________ Need a new sig
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07-25-04, 11:00 AM	#12
rogerdugans Linux challenged Senior, not that it stops me... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Corner of No and Where	From personal experience: 3 volts can be fatal if you don't have enough airflow over the ram 3.5 volts can be fine: I ran that way for 6+ months. I have never had difficulties running up to 2.9 volts in any system of mine, but 3 volts seems to start hitting the danger zone: I suggest making sure you have good airflow- a fan blowing case air directly over the ram- if you want to go to 3 volts or more. Note that ram can respond differently to increased voltage: some responds well, some may improve fairly little. Higher voltage is more likely to be detrimental in any case- run at the lowest voltages you can to get the results you want, and keep that air moving. __________________ Still overclocked and running linux on watercooled computers after all these years.
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07-26-04, 12:38 AM	#14
DaFonz Member Join Date: Jul 2004	No chance to do a volt mod, so I've been running my generic hynix at 2.85 with no probs. It's a little warm to touch, but not burning. What are you trying to accomplishg with more voltage?
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07-26-04, 03:26 AM	#15
mrspec3 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tallinn, Estonia	More voltage will let you overclock much higher depending on the chips. Some scale well with more voltage and other just don't Steve
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