Memory Voltage.

No_Style · May 7, 2003, 06:30 AM

2.9 V too high for Crucial 512 MB? I've got heat spreaders on it. I'm guessing it's not too high at all, but the question is: Does increasing DDR Voltage yield stability with higher MHz?

DriveEuro · May 7, 2003, 07:22 AM

More voltage usually gives you better MHZ and timings. Although some RAM just won't go faster with any more voltage. Some sticks are picky and just won't go beyond a certain point (mhz and/or timings)

shuki · May 7, 2003, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by No_Style
but the question is: Does increasing DDR Voltage yield stability with higher MHz?

yes.

but higher volts also = shorter life span if cooling is not above par. Though I think crucial has a lifetime warranty so no worries either way

WyreTheWolf · May 7, 2003, 09:37 AM

Usually you can add about 10% voltages to your ram, and to your CPU without much worry.. Like Shuki said... WITH PROPER COOLING! that means if your CPU is meant to run at 1.5 volts .. move the desimal, and add... 1.65 volts should be fine.

ToshiroOC · May 7, 2003, 11:20 AM

Keep in mind that higher voltages are ALWAYS more dangerous than lower ones, even with the best cooling in the world, because electromigration will increase as voltage does, and this will shorten the lifespan of your chips regardless of the cooling. Also, 10% voltage tolerances are industry standard, as I recall, so adding ~10% _shouldn't_ do any harm, but as always with any overclocking, you run the risk of something going wrong.

WyreTheWolf · May 7, 2003, 12:11 PM

AH... but the end result... LOL ... Like getting a 1600+ Palomino over 1.9GHz ... That is beautiful.

No_Style · May 7, 2003, 01:33 PM

Do you ppl follow your own and advice and only up it 10%? I do have Northwood Core, and I've heard the sudden death syndromes. I'm upping it to 1.75 V MAX. That is if I need it that high.

shuki · May 7, 2003, 06:02 PM

heh thats wyres 10% rule

I'm running my xp2100 at 1.78 and my hyperX at 2.85

May 8, 2003, 12:38 AM

yea i have my cpu at 1.8 and my ram at 2.7... but i think i may do a little overclocking tonight...

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DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	More voltage usually gives you better MHZ and timings. Although some RAM just won't go faster with any more voltage. Some sticks are picky and just won't go beyond a certain point (mhz and/or timings) __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

May 7, 2003, 11:20 AM	#5
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Keep in mind that higher voltages are ALWAYS more dangerous than lower ones, even with the best cooling in the world, because electromigration will increase as voltage does, and this will shorten the lifespan of your chips regardless of the cooling. Also, 10% voltage tolerances are industry standard, as I recall, so adding ~10% _shouldn't_ do any harm, but as always with any overclocking, you run the risk of something going wrong. __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

May 7, 2003, 01:33 PM	Thread Starter #7
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Do you ppl abide by your rules? Do you ppl follow your own and advice and only up it 10%? I do have Northwood Core, and I've heard the sudden death syndromes. I'm upping it to 1.75 V MAX. That is if I need it that high. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 7, 2003, 09:37 AM	#4
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	Usually you can add about 10% voltages to your ram, and to your CPU without much worry.. Like Shuki said... WITH PROPER COOLING! that means if your CPU is meant to run at 1.5 volts .. move the desimal, and add... 1.65 volts should be fine.

May 7, 2003, 12:11 PM	#6
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	AH... but the end result... LOL ... Like getting a 1600+ Palomino over 1.9GHz ... That is beautiful.

May 7, 2003, 06:02 PM	#8
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	heh thats wyres 10% rule I'm running my xp2100 at 1.78 and my hyperX at 2.85

May 8, 2003, 12:38 AM	#9
generalstupid Guest Posts: n/a	yea i have my cpu at 1.8 and my ram at 2.7... but i think i may do a little overclocking tonight...