Will I have issues with this RAM?

[blaindev]

Hi folks, just picked up 8GB (2x4) of mushkin blackline enhanced @2000 MHz but at 1.65V. I plan on using an i7 3820 with gigabyte UD3 2011 rig, and the board does support up to 2400 (o.c.) on the RAM, what im worried about is running at that voltage. Would I be best dropping the voltage back to 1.575V and running at 1866MHz on this kit, or do you think it will be fine running at the stock speed and voltage?

 

[Josh Weston]

1.65 volts is the maximum safe voltage set by intel. You should be fine, dude.

 

[Jadarite]

it should be fine as 2400 MHz (oc) at 1.65v is the upper limit recommended for ram on ESB

 

[blaindev]

perfect, thats just put my mind at rest, thank goodness i wasnt going with 1155

 

[blaindev]

oh also for those that want to know, i only paid 45 quid for it

plus 11 quid shipping from america, brand new, friend of mine lives out there and recommended the ebay store of his local shop, also as they send it as a letter, it escapes the customs duty

 

[Josh Weston]

perfect, thats just put my mind at rest, thank goodness i wasnt going with 1155

-looks at 1155 build on floor- Hey!

 

[Pr3d4t0r]

only after 1.7 the chips start to get some heat but below 1.65 you should be all good

 

[blaindev]

-looks at 1155 build on floor- Hey!

originally i was looking at the 2600k, but im going for asthetics as well as preformance, and the 3820 is about on a par with the 2600k once tweaked, plus i can use a UD3 and keep it in with my theme of black and green, so im glad i can get that preformance boost from the mushkin, thanks for the replies guys, big help!