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Originally Posted by appplejack Belgolas.
The voltage issue is only for dual channel, right?
I look at some triple channel rams whose voltage are above 1.65. |
the 'voltage issue' is still yet to be proven. early ES samples of i7 (B stepping) could not handle high vDIMM, this is a known fact. retail chips (C stepping) don't seem to be affected by this, or at least, as much.
it doesn't matter dual, triple, or single channel though; memory is memory.
IF there is an issue, then any type of memory setup will cause the issue when going over 1.65v vDIMM.
again, the issue is still being tested and debated by end users. there is currently a theory that keeping VTT within 0.50v of vDIMM will eliminate the possibility of damaging the processor. there are others that have not kept to that theory and have no problems after a lot of hours of use and high vDIMM (1.80v~2.00v vDIMM).
don't let bad reporting and sensationalism cloud judgment.
yes, manufacturers of motherboards have a warning label on motherboards. yes, it is 'recommended' to stay at 1.65v or less. yes, 1.65v vDIMM or less is definitely safe
...but...
no, greater than 1.65v vDIMM is not guaranteed to kill the processor. no, keeping VTT and vDIMM within 0.50v of each is not guaranteed to keep your processor safe.
all of this vDIMM issue is still under heavy debate and there simply isn't enough data logged to conclude either way. for now, staying at or below 1.65v vDIMM and not killing your processor is the only thing that is for certain. other things can still kill the CPU though, high VTT seems to be just as good at killing processors.
we are still very early in this i7 game so blanket statements should be kept in pockets for now