Duncan, surely not running the ram at it's spec voltage is likely to cause odd stuff to happen which will leave you with a technical issue to chase?
-JB On 2 Jan 2011, at 02:43, DSinc wrote: > Forc5, > Don't really understand the voltage difference. I don't OC any longer. I let > the m/b set RAM voltage as it sees fit. One less technical issue to chase > when odd stuff happens. > Best, > Duncan > > > On 01/01/2011 20:45, FORC5 wrote: >> I too used to like Mushkin :'( >> >> The ballistix need to run at 2v when pushed. Usually work fine @ 1.8. >> depends on bus speed I think. 1.8 ok at 400 but 2 needed beyond that. >> just a guess >> fp >> >> At 04:39 PM 1/1/2011, DSinc Poked the stick with: >>> fORC5, >>> I share your skepticism. I own 3 of those Ballistix 2GB kits. I have seen >>> issues with 2 of them. Nothing serious yet, just periods of odd behavior. >>> I have already rma'd one 1GB stick (2010). I will continue to support >>> Crucial for now, but I will NOT buy any more RAM in the "Ballistix" >>> series/brand. >>> >>> Sadly, I have also given up on Mushkin product also! Way too many >>> conflicting choices. >>> Best, >>> Duncan >>> >>> >>> On 01/01/2011 16:23, FORC5 wrote: >>>> Happy New Year to all ! >>>> >>>> Been using crucial memory almost exclusively for many years, had a system >>>> come back in would not post. Testing memory one at a time, posts with one >>>> and not the other. FWIW tested in more then one MB. >>>> >>>> RMA initiated, 1st for me and Crucial. FWIW DDR2 800 Ballistix 2 x 1gb kit. >>>> >>>> Voltage properly set, Balliztix specs 2V even though runs fine in my main >>>> box at 1.8. >>>> >>>> Hope this is not a sign. I also use Corsair on occasion but was wondering >>>> about the groups track record with memory ? >>>> fp >>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature >>> database 5752 (20110101) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>> >>> http://www.eset.com >>> >>>
