F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Comparison of 1.35V and 1.5V RAM specifications

Comparison of 1.35V and 1.5V RAM specifications

Comparison of 1.35V and 1.5V RAM specifications

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lSticKl
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01-17-2016, 12:35 AM
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This could be a confusing question. You're assembling a new PC and are curious about RAM specifications. I'm familiar with the fundamentals—speed and timing. I know you can push RAM over its base speed. I understand voltage basics and that increasing overclocking might require higher voltages, similar to CPUs. However, when comparing modules like those from G.SKILL, I see different listed voltages for the same model. For instance, the F4-4000C15Q-32GTZR appears at 1.5V and the F4-4000C17Q-32GTZR at 1.35V. Could the tighter timing of the first require a higher voltage? Is this just a factory setting? If you manage to further overclock it, would the 1.5V version last as long as the 1.35V one? Appreciate your insight!
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lSticKl
01-17-2016, 12:35 AM #1

This could be a confusing question. You're assembling a new PC and are curious about RAM specifications. I'm familiar with the fundamentals—speed and timing. I know you can push RAM over its base speed. I understand voltage basics and that increasing overclocking might require higher voltages, similar to CPUs. However, when comparing modules like those from G.SKILL, I see different listed voltages for the same model. For instance, the F4-4000C15Q-32GTZR appears at 1.5V and the F4-4000C17Q-32GTZR at 1.35V. Could the tighter timing of the first require a higher voltage? Is this just a factory setting? If you manage to further overclock it, would the 1.5V version last as long as the 1.35V one? Appreciate your insight!

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tobuscis7
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02-02-2016, 01:52 AM
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Requires higher voltage for a tighter cas latency. Same lifespan expected. Ensure proper airflow in the 1.5v setup.
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tobuscis7
02-02-2016, 01:52 AM #2

Requires higher voltage for a tighter cas latency. Same lifespan expected. Ensure proper airflow in the 1.5v setup.

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GG_boy
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02-02-2016, 10:29 AM
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Thank you for your clarification. I aimed to keep things straightforward from the start.
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GG_boy
02-02-2016, 10:29 AM #3

Thank you for your clarification. I aimed to keep things straightforward from the start.