The memory DIMMs can take it, usually, but memory stability can deteriorate over time, and you may need to drop voltage/speed to adjust for that deterioration, but whether it's affected is dependent on how good your CPU's memory controller is. In particular, the CPU's memory controller will be more sensitive than DIMM in regards to overvoltage.
You should do your own research on this and come to your own conclusion on how comfortable you are to increase voltage past the vendor's XMP profile voltage.
Most of the high-end DDR4 modules such as these are configured to use higher voltage than 1.2 volts. It would be interesting to see a benchmark comparison of various brands & models of strictly 1.2 volt DDR4 memory. For example, there's a HyperX Fury 3466MHz DDR4 CL19 2x8Gb 1.2 volt kit available online. Is that the fastest 1.2 volt kit available? Alternatively: can these new Predator DDR4-4266 and DDR4-4600 kits function at a lower frequency when manually configured to run at only 1.2 volts?
We’ve updated our terms. By continuing to use the site and/or by logging into your account, you agree to the Site’s updated Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
10 Comments
Back to Article
onbquo - Thursday, April 25, 2019 - link
For me the HyperX Predator is the best looking RAM. Is there something to worry when running it at 1.4 volts on today's platforms?eek2121 - Thursday, April 25, 2019 - link
It's within JDEC spec.eek2121 - Thursday, April 25, 2019 - link
JEDEC rather. **** you AT for not having an edit buton.The Chill Blueberry - Thursday, April 25, 2019 - link
I 2nd this. We need an edit button.philehidiot - Thursday, May 2, 2019 - link
We don't need an edit button.philehidiot - Thursday, May 2, 2019 - link
EDIT - minus the "don't".JoeyJoJo123 - Thursday, April 25, 2019 - link
The memory DIMMs can take it, usually, but memory stability can deteriorate over time, and you may need to drop voltage/speed to adjust for that deterioration, but whether it's affected is dependent on how good your CPU's memory controller is. In particular, the CPU's memory controller will be more sensitive than DIMM in regards to overvoltage.You should do your own research on this and come to your own conclusion on how comfortable you are to increase voltage past the vendor's XMP profile voltage.
vailr - Thursday, April 25, 2019 - link
Most of the high-end DDR4 modules such as these are configured to use higher voltage than 1.2 volts. It would be interesting to see a benchmark comparison of various brands & models of strictly 1.2 volt DDR4 memory. For example, there's a HyperX Fury 3466MHz DDR4 CL19 2x8Gb 1.2 volt kit available online. Is that the fastest 1.2 volt kit available? Alternatively: can these new Predator DDR4-4266 and DDR4-4600 kits function at a lower frequency when manually configured to run at only 1.2 volts?Dug - Monday, April 29, 2019 - link
$611 !!! I'll take the lowly 4266 speed and save $350.Actually, I'll stick with 3200 and save $500
s.yu - Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - link
8GB sticks are so 2016