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Voltage of SODIMM DDR3 slots [closed]

I found conflicting information on the usability of a SODIMM DDR3L module, low voltage (1.35v), as a replacement for a DDR3 module (1.5v), including the mention from someone who has a computer store. ...
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Is this RAM overclocking?

I have 2 DDR4 sticks (2x16 GB) running with a 3700X Ryzen CPU with an MSI B450M Mortar Max motherboard: one 2x16 GB Crucial rated at XMP 3200 MHz CL16 18-18-36-72 at 1,35V one 2x16 GB rated at XMP ...
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Why does RDIMM-type memory require less voltage from the CPU?

I have read the following: https://www.anandtech.com/show/6068/lrdimms-rdimms-supermicros-latest-twin/2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Registered_memory https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/62658/...
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RAM upgrading tips

I am going to increase RAM size by add another DIMM in the 2nd slot of my motherboard. My concern is how to buy RAM online with exact voltage, speed, single or dual channel. Will my mother board ...
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Are Kingston DDR3 1333mhz and Crucial DDR3 1600mhz 2GB RAM sticks compatible?

I have 2 crucial sticks in my ASUS P8Z68-V LX atm. I'd like to go to 8GB and wanted to know if the lower voltage Kingston sticks would be compatible? Also I feel I should point out the Kingston RAM ...
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Using RAM stick with different voltage?

I would like to upgrade the RAM of my laptop. its a Toshiba Satellite L850 - 13D, Windows 10 , 64 bits, it has 2 slots for RAM, the one I have is 4gb, I don't know if I can add another one, but ...
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Are CPU voltage and RAM voltage related? What are the mutual constraints?

I was wondering if the maximum value of my CPU voltage range is a constraint on my RAM voltage. An example: My VID Voltage Range is 0.60V-1.35V and my memory modules are to operate at 1.5V. Am I in ...
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How do I evaluate which RAM to buy as an upgrade?

Hello i have 2x4GB ddr3 rams operating at 1.35v here you can see http://gyazo.com/b7ce756c365d94e871aa7753f2c89319 im getting 2x4gb dd3 new ones http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J8E8ZLK/ref=...
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What happens if I put an 1.5V ram stick in a 1.65V rated Motherboardslot?

I'm going to bulid my new gaming rig pretty soon. I allready got my DDR3 Ram sticks(KVR16N11K2/16 by Kingston). Is it possible to put those in a Motherboard which has 1.65V Rated RAM-Slots(the ...
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Different RAM voltage

on my PC I have 2 kingston RAMs. The only difference is that one runs at 1,35V, the other at 1,5. As you can see frequency, latency and others doesn't change. My motherboard is an Asus K30AD_M31AD-...
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Hi I would like to know if modules (2gb each) of G Skill F3-12800CL7 are compatible with Intel® NUC Kit D34010WYK

I would like to know if modules (2gb each) of G Skill F3-12800CL7 are compatible with Intel NUC Kit D34010WYK. That because of the voltage: the NUC does not support 1,5 V but only 1,35 V. I would ...
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Memory with incorrect voltage for motherboard

I just bought an Intel DP35DP motherboard. Multiple sites tell me that only 1.8V memory works. I have 2x1GB sticks of 1.9-2.1V RAM, then another 2x1GB of 2.1V RAM. The BIOS does detect all 4GB of ...
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What negatives can occur when installing mismatched memory? [duplicate]

Specifically, if I have a machine spec'd for 1.5V and I install 1.3V RAM modules, what side effects can occur?
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how to use multiple RAM chips with different timings and voltages

Last thanksgiving, I built a computer using this RAM. I have decided to upgrade to 8GB, so I just bought this. As you can see, the 2 kits have different timings, voltages, and CLs. Is it possible ...
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Do motherboards automatically set memory voltage?

Let's say I have a motherboard whose stock PC3200 DDR memory modules are fed a standard 2.6 V. I now replace them with performance sticks, which according to the manufacturer need to get the "...
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