3770k / Ram @ 1.65v

[FTLN]

3770k / Ram @ 1.65v

I hear running ram @ 1.65v is very bad for Ivy Bridge and can lead to a dead processor, but after looking at this from intel it seems that a 3770k is certified to run memory @ 2133 and 1.65v ?

Have I misunderstood this ?

http://www.intel.fr/content/dam/www...12-datasheet.pdf.rendition.postConversion.swf

 

[airdeano]

its not that 1.65v is bad, its heat load (like overclocking) develops more heat. so
a great case air-flow would help dissipate the heat as well as heat sinks. really
nothing wrong with 1.65v i've used higher with no adverse effects for overclocking
RAM, just have to pay attention to heat generation. as to CPU degradation, less is
best, but if the mannie says it floats with 1.65v, then the 10-year life-cycle prolly
isn't an issue. 1.80v would be a "wear-and-tear" option, though.

 

[Mark3Max]

3770k / Ram @ 1.65v

I hear running ram @ 1.65v is very bad for Ivy Bridge and can lead to a dead processor, but after looking at this from intel it seems that a 3770k is certified to run memory @ 2133 and 1.65v ?

Have I misunderstood this ?

http://www.intel.fr/content/dam/www...12-datasheet.pdf.rendition.postConversion.swf

I'd have to say this chart may be a little out of date. My board is a version 2.3 and runs 16GB (4x4gb)G.Skill 2133 @ 1.65v just fine(so far).
I thought about going with 2x 8GB , thinking it would be less stress on the memory controller . But I've read a few posts on the web saying there is little difference. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[alienware]

I've heard so many rumours about Sandy and Ivy that I lose count tbh.

I'm running 1.6v memory on my Sandy CPU and I always have and I have had no issues whatsoever.

 

[FTLN]

I think sandy is ok because the memory controller is'nt on the die... Im just running 1.5v now for 1800mhz instead of 1.65 for 2133

 

[alienware]

Hmm I think the memory controller is aboard Sandybridge dude.

When I overclock my BCLK my memory shoots up.

 

[FTLN]

Ah ok, I never knew that, I came from x58

 

[Willzzz]

The memory controller was on die even BEFORE sandybridge.

The 1.5v is for standard speeds.

 

[FTLN]

Really, Just when I bought my ivy bridge everybody was going on about the memory controller being on the die and that we shouldnt exceed 1.5v.. Presumed it was a new technique intel had...