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SOLVED Ivy Bridge memory voltage safety

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mmcx125

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I have an i5 3570k paired with an Asus P8Z77-V LK mobo. I have already bought RAM, 4x2gb Ripjaws Z 2133mhz (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231503) and it runs at 1.65v for 2133mhz. I could run it at 1600 cl9 1.5v but i want to get my money out of it, would it be safe to run 1.65v with my processor or would i risk damage in the long run? I have read that ivy doesn't "officially" support 1.65v but i have no conclusive evidence as to whether or not it would be a good idea for running constantly.
 
I can say that too high vdimm is safer than too high vccio/vccsa. Probably up to 1.75V vdimm will be safe but of course noone had chance to check it for longer than ~8 months.
1.65V is kinda standard voltage for most 2133+ memory kits so it has to be safe as I doubt that most memory manufacturers will risk in this matter.
Btw, nice kit you have there :thup:
 
Actually, i got it on sale, like $124. Thanks for the reply, i couldn't find a definitive answer.
 
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