EVGA 680i Working memory list.

Here is a list of memory tested on 680is that will work.

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Maybe they should put a disclaimer under some of those, like this:

Above 1066 MHz(Above PC2 8500)
Corsair TWIN2X2048-10000C5DF (note: this wont work for very long though, the voltage required will kill the ram in 1-12 weeks)

its not the frequency of the model but rather the ram itself that they are listing.

AuroraProject said:

Maybe they should put a disclaimer under some of those, like this:

Above 1066 MHz(Above PC2 8500)
Corsair TWIN2X2048-10000C5DF (note: this wont work for very long though, the voltage required will kill the ram in 1-12 weeks)

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It works at 2.0 V. The problems occur because of the auto settings. If you change to expert in the BIOS the problems dissapear.The eVGA MB will overvolt everything if you let it. I have had mine for 3 months and I have no issues. This MB is easy to OC but you have to check EVERY setting in the BIOS. BTW, I am not flaming you! I just want people to know that this is an excellent MB but you have to check every setting.
Sorry I got off topic. The Corsair RAM works great with this MB and you can undervolt. I am living proof.

So will I be safe if I set the voltage the at the recommended setting? Such as this]at 2.1V. I don't plan to OC at all.

I have been through 2 sets of the Dominator 1250's on my EVGA 680i board. All settings were made by me in bios, 5-5-5-18 2T @ 2.4v, just like the Corsair specs say. I can't get mine to boot at 2.0V, I'll definitely give it a try with the next rma replacement set though. I agree that it can be an excellent motherboard, it overclocks like a champ, but I can't keep chewing through ram like this!

eLus1ve said:

So will I be safe if I set the voltage the at the recommended setting? Such as http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227181at 2.1V. I don't plan to OC at all.

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In general no you won't.

A lot of the top memory companies will warranty voltages far beyond what the ram can take run in a box 24/7, if with fancy fans and the like.

The exceptions tend to be the ultra expensive dominator and flex LC sticks which can stand the abuse. But you pay for that.

You can always dial down the voltage to a safe level and go from there. Frankly I wouldn't go for 2.1v + unless it's really high end ram, or it's just asking for a disaster. I've had evga boards munch through a couple sets of ram, not to fun given the price.

That said it's not just evga, it's the entire 680i line.

Wow, so should I step down my voltage to 2.0v? By the way, if I'm going to leave my computer on 24/7, should lowering voltage be recommended?

eLus1ve said:

Wow, so should I step down my voltage to 2.0v?

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If the ram will run at it's stated speed and settings then yes, ramp it down. No sense in over volting things only to have the die.