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11-24-2009, 01:40 PM
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Computer config question- Urgent
hey...
so today i bought some new computer parts...i have a few questions that are driving me nuts... Processor - Intel i7 920 2.66 GHz MotherBoard - Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R (rev 1.6) Memory - DDR 3 Kingston RAM Hyper X 1600 MHz 1.65V 2GBx3 Kit Display card - Nvidia GeForce 8400 GS 512 MB GDDR 2 I am a bit confused about the RAM's compatibility with this Motherboard. The Motherboard Manual only mentions support for DDR3 2100/1333/1066/800 MHz...It does not mention 1600 MHz in the manual. Secondly, it mentions that the memory slots are 4x1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of RAM but due to windows Vista/Xp 32-Bit operating system limitation,when more than 4GB memory is installed,the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (i use XP SP 3. what should i change to ?) Also My RAM runs at 1.65V.Will this damage my motherboard or my cpu (i7 920), since the manual says 4 slots at 1.5V should i exchange my 1600MHz at 1.65V RAM for 1333MHz at 1.5V or lower does anybody use 1600MHz 1.65V RAM with an i7 920 and gigabyte EX58 UD3R ????? will it work fine..should i exchange the RAM or is there a way to lower the voltage or is it fine the way it is? Will the i7 and the motherboard handle 1.65 V 1600MHz ??? Also what operating system allows over 4GB RAM ? I know nothing about overclocking etc..I would like to run the system as it is. Please help....i need to exchange the RAM as soon as possible if necessary.The shop may not exchange it beyond a day or Two.They may not exchange it at all...I already had a bit of a misunderstanding with them today... Thanks... 
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#2
11-25-2009, 09:53 AM
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Re: Computer config question- Urgent
Quick question....if you knew the RAM wasn't supported by your MoBo, why didn't you save yourself the hassle and buy the correct RAM beforehand?
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#3
11-26-2009, 08:05 AM
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Re: Computer config question- Urgent
well...i obviously did not know that it is not compatible....i bought all the components together on the same day....that night i read the mobo's manual and realized that it may not work...hence the question...
???? well..anyway..its sorted out now....i exchanged it for 1333MHz 1.5 V..
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