I have RAM DDR3 Buffalo Firestix Inferno 1600 (2.1V) in a P6T v2 x58 with a i7 920, and due to the 1.65V max, I can only run the RAM at 1066. Is it safe to up the voltage? Does anyone have experience or KNOW of "safe" range for the voltage? It kills me that I have this ram and cant use it to its full potential.Also,

Any FEEDBACK on whether this would be worth it?
The specs on the memory are 7-7-7 2.0V. If in the manaul it says.."ACCORDING to CPU specs, DIMMs with voltage requirements over 1.65V may damage cpu permanently[/size]. We reccommend you install the DIMMs within the voltage req below 1.65v."

Im reading form the CPU/DRAM Bus overvoltage setting section

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If so... I wouldn't even try...[/size]
I have no experience with Buffalo RAM, and I hope others will shed light on this issue...[/size]The performance difference is not worth burning up the RAM....it would be neglible.Ok,
I also want to overcolock the i7 920. Am i right in assuming this would automatically increase the ram voltage? I've been reading up on overclocking this processor, and have HEARD of people getting up to 4.0G out of it. I picked up a Sabertooth x58 brand new for 69.99 through a retailer who had it stickered wrong, but its a 1366 x58. I want more processor speed but dont want to pay the 1000.00 for the extreme edition. How can I overclock this processor and stay within the safe ram voltage? Could I further decrease the ram voltage and overclock the processor this way? Or should I go buy lower voltage ram?

Also, The lower voltage ram, with looser timings, would overclocking produce any noticeable gaming performance inprovement. I currently have a ASUS P6T V2, 1066 7-7-7 6gig and 2xHD5850 Visiontek.

Any advise is welcome!

Thanksoverclocking the FSB will increase the RAM speed, not voltage along with it. The FSB controls HT-Link speed (and the Intel equivalent), and the CPU-NB speed.


I wouldn't even attempt to up the voltage.Does anyone know of any referances that indicate what RAM voltage increases correspondes to performance increases. For example, If I bought 1333 at 1.5 volts and increased that to 1.65, what would the end performance be? Also, Is it possible to mess with timings, say tightening from CL9 to CL7? If so what impact would this have on the RAM in terms of stability.The RAM's lifeline would be reduced dramatically...
Personally i see no reason to OC anything...want more horsepower ? ? Spend more cabbage...

Just an opinion.