PSharp Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I am new to building a system and would like to get feedback as to the compatibility of the Corsair Dominator TR3X6G1600C8D with the Asus P6T Deluxe and Core i7 920. Is this a very good match? My understanding is I would need to overclock the 920 to make use of the 1600. Is this correct? If so, I don't think that is a problem ... I just want to be sure I'm not overbuying what the cpu can use. Is there a better Corsair product for my motherboard and cpu? If compatible, I would like to buy 6 gig (3 x 2). Would I be able to add another set of 3 like it in the future to make 12 gig? Will the board support that? I am concerned the TR3X6G1600C8D does not appear in the Asus qualified vendor list. Why is this? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 12, 2008 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 12, 2008 Yes they will run great on that MB as we use that MB on our production line to test the modules. And we normally do not send modules to any MB maker for Validation by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertman5 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hold up Ram Guy, the i7 can only support 1066 ram so why bother with the 1600, and also according to Asus's web site an Intel standard would limit any 1600 ram to one dimm per channel which would limit this config to 6 gig NOT 12 gig. I got both of these items from Asus's site and the MoBo manual, am I wrong? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I know I've seen a video @ hardocp of an i7 w/ 12 GB (6x2GB) running 1520 Mhz with no problem whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 12, 2008 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hold up Ram Guy, the i7 can only support 1066 ram so why bother with the 1600, and also according to Asus's web site an Intel standard would limit any 1600 ram to one dimm per channel which would limit this config to 6 gig NOT 12 gig. I got both of these items from Asus's site and the MoBo manual, am I wrong? Thanks! The i7 can and does support MUCH higher frequency memory than 1066. We have MOBOs in the lab running DDR2000 with 12GB. I have one beside me (Asus P6T Deluxe) running 12GB of 1600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertman5 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 GRRR, I wonder why Asus has those warnings all over the manual for the P6T?!?! As long as you tell me I can run 1600 without OC'ing I'm sold! Thanks Ram Guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 As long as you tell me I can run 1600 without OC'ing I'm sold! Where did you read RAM GUY say you can reach 1600 without Overclocking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertman5 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Ok, my bad, I'm a noob when it comes to this crap! I would like a suggestion on the best ram to use on an Asus P6T with an Intel i7 920 with absolutely no OC'ing involved, I've never OC'd and the rig I want to build is way too many $$ to experiment, so can anyone make a suggstion? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Here's the think bertman. The high end products are made for overclocking and normally you need to overclock if you are going to reach the high end DRAM speeds. Intel processors need to be run at least as fast as the DRAM. For your choices. Stock for the 920 CPU is 133 x 8 = 1066mhz memory (133 x 20 = 2.66 cpu). It's still going to be fast. :): TR3X6G1333C9 Ok, my bad, I'm a noob when it comes to this crap! I would like a suggestion on the best ram to use on an Asus P6T with an Intel i7 920 with absolutely no OC'ing involved, I've never OC'd and the rig I want to build is way too many $$ to experiment, so can anyone make a suggstion? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertman5 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks for clearing that up. bertman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Thanks for clearing that up. bertman Sure thing. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDisco Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 It's still going to be fast. :): TR3X6G1333C9 I'm in the exact boat as the op. I have the P6T but need a 6GB memory kit for it. I don't want to OC, I just want out-of-the-box good clean stock fun. Will the kit that you posted work without having to adjust BIOS settings? Is this the right kit for my needs? Thank you and Merry Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I'm in the exact boat as the op. I have the P6T but need a 6GB memory kit for it. I don't want to OC, I just want out-of-the-box good clean stock fun. Will the kit that you posted work without having to adjust BIOS settings? Is this the right kit for my needs? Thank you and Merry Christmas These modules will default to 1066Mhz on a system where you do not enter the BIOS and set to 1333Mhz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDisco Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 oh wait so even for 1333 speed i would need to do a slight overclock? are there some ready-set templates i can use that will tell me what values i need to enter into the p6t and will this damage the cpu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 oh wait so even for 1333 speed i would need to do a slight overclock? are there some ready-set templates i can use that will tell me what values i need to enter into the p6t and will this damage the cpu? You will not damage the CPU. Download Memtest86+ V2.10 from--->Here Download CPU-z from-->HereEnter your BIOS, load setup defaults, save setup defaults and set to these values.AI Tweaker Ai Overclock Tuner: Manual CPU Ratio Setting: 8 BCLK Frequency: 133 --> 166Mhz (Gives you 20 X 166 = 3.3Ghz) PCIE Frequency: 100 DRAM Frequency: DDR3-1066 --> 1333Mhz (Gives you 8 X 166 ~= 133Mhz) UCLK Frequency:Auto QPI Frequency: Auto QPI/DRAM Voltage: Auto (This is where you would increase the DRAM voltage but I don't believe you will need it for 1333Mhz. If you do need to increase for stability, do not increase higher than 1.6v. You will NOT damage either your CPU or your DRAM with this overclock. DRAM Timing Control: Manual DRAM CAS# Latency: 9 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Latency: 9 DRAM RAS# to PRE Time: 9 DRAM RAS# ACT Time: 24 DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay: Auto DRAM REF Cycle Time: Auto DRAM WRITE Recovery Time: Auto DRAM READ to PRE Time: Auto DRAM Four ACT WIN Time: Auto All The Rest Set to AutoBoot to the memtest CD and test for two full passes. Then, if stable, enter Windows and post your CPU-z CPU/Memory and SPD tabs in screenshots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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