F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Checking a 1.5V memory for the Ryzen 5 5600X is feasible, but verify compatibility and voltage requirements.

Checking a 1.5V memory for the Ryzen 5 5600X is feasible, but verify compatibility and voltage requirements.

Checking a 1.5V memory for the Ryzen 5 5600X is feasible, but verify compatibility and voltage requirements.

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tetooo__
Junior Member
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03-29-2020, 11:58 PM
#1
Hey there, fellow Tippers! I'm trying to upgrade my PC and found myself in a tricky spot. My friends have some nice G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB 4000MHz CL15 RAM available at their place. I know it's a premium option, but my setup is an Asus ProArt X570 motherboard and I'm switching to a Ryzen 5 5600X soon, which won't support 1.5V RAM. Can I possibly run the RAM at a lower voltage like 1.35V to get better performance without risking damage? Also, what's the best RAM speed and CL for gaming on a 1440P display? Thanks in advance, and stay awesome, Dr. VVH. Case links: https://www.fractal-design.com/products/...2-compact/ Motherboard: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards-Compon...ATOR-WIFI/ CPU: https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-7-5800x RAM: https://www.gskill.com/product/165/184/1...K-Overview
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tetooo__
03-29-2020, 11:58 PM #1

Hey there, fellow Tippers! I'm trying to upgrade my PC and found myself in a tricky spot. My friends have some nice G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB 4000MHz CL15 RAM available at their place. I know it's a premium option, but my setup is an Asus ProArt X570 motherboard and I'm switching to a Ryzen 5 5600X soon, which won't support 1.5V RAM. Can I possibly run the RAM at a lower voltage like 1.35V to get better performance without risking damage? Also, what's the best RAM speed and CL for gaming on a 1440P display? Thanks in advance, and stay awesome, Dr. VVH. Case links: https://www.fractal-design.com/products/...2-compact/ Motherboard: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards-Compon...ATOR-WIFI/ CPU: https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-7-5800x RAM: https://www.gskill.com/product/165/184/1...K-Overview

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Paddy2p
Member
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03-31-2020, 12:44 PM
#2
1.5v works if you keep it cool. Place the fan near the memory.
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Paddy2p
03-31-2020, 12:44 PM #2

1.5v works if you keep it cool. Place the fan near the memory.

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Cam_
Junior Member
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04-01-2020, 01:46 PM
#3
It's possible I'm mistaken, but staying above "xmp voltage levels" is usually seen as overclocking rather than supported. You might want to look at the maximum voltage for RAM instead of the CPU? Also, it seems like you probably don't need such a high voltage after all. Thanks for the link!
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Cam_
04-01-2020, 01:46 PM #3

It's possible I'm mistaken, but staying above "xmp voltage levels" is usually seen as overclocking rather than supported. You might want to look at the maximum voltage for RAM instead of the CPU? Also, it seems like you probably don't need such a high voltage after all. Thanks for the link!

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Areeend
Member
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04-01-2020, 03:42 PM
#4
It's available for free and ready to use. Your current setup uses two 4GB RAM modules at 2400 MHz.
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Areeend
04-01-2020, 03:42 PM #4

It's available for free and ready to use. Your current setup uses two 4GB RAM modules at 2400 MHz.

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PotatoCactus
Member
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04-06-2020, 08:05 AM
#5
You indicated a high voltage requirement... (but you might)
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PotatoCactus
04-06-2020, 08:05 AM #5

You indicated a high voltage requirement... (but you might)

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Charliemc909
Posting Freak
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04-13-2020, 06:38 PM
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In terms of official support, technically you cant even go beyond 3200MHz. Does it stop you? It certainly hasnt stopped others, so there is no reason why you cant run 1.5v memory. It doesnt affect lifespan of the motherboard nor CPU either, if anything dies by this voltage (it wont cuz this kit is rated for that, plus it depends on the model of the memory dies) it will be the memory stick.
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Charliemc909
04-13-2020, 06:38 PM #6

In terms of official support, technically you cant even go beyond 3200MHz. Does it stop you? It certainly hasnt stopped others, so there is no reason why you cant run 1.5v memory. It doesnt affect lifespan of the motherboard nor CPU either, if anything dies by this voltage (it wont cuz this kit is rated for that, plus it depends on the model of the memory dies) it will be the memory stick.

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11_JOEL_11
Member
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04-13-2020, 06:59 PM
#7
You're welcome, it seems the installation process is straightforward and should work without compatibility concerns.
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11_JOEL_11
04-13-2020, 06:59 PM #7

You're welcome, it seems the installation process is straightforward and should work without compatibility concerns.

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alejandro351
Member
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04-13-2020, 09:32 PM
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it works fine at 1.5v even though they might not run at all. gdm will default to 4000 c16, and you can't run 2000 fclk without a solution. you'll need to lower it to 3800 (which could be tight) or go even further like 3733 c16 or 3800 c16. the best approach is to manually overclock the memory kit to around 3800 c14 with optimized timings.
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alejandro351
04-13-2020, 09:32 PM #8

it works fine at 1.5v even though they might not run at all. gdm will default to 4000 c16, and you can't run 2000 fclk without a solution. you'll need to lower it to 3800 (which could be tight) or go even further like 3733 c16 or 3800 c16. the best approach is to manually overclock the memory kit to around 3800 c14 with optimized timings.