intel core i7 920 memory type

[Baku]

on this website it shows compatible memory types at

Memory Types DDR3-800/1066

http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=37147


Should I go with a 1066 DDR3 ram or would 1600 be overkill? any help?

 

[J03]

Which motherboard do you have?

 

[Baku]

EVGA X58 SLI Intel X58 Chipset CrossFire and SLI Supported w/7.1 Sound, Triple-Channel DDR3, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, 3-Way SLI PCI-E MB 3-Way SLI More Options

is my mobo

 

[J03]

Well, your motherboard supports 1600. TBH, you should proberbly ask somone who actually has a Core i7 processor.

Have a look at: http://www.techreport.com/articles.x/15967/1

 

[Baku]

what would be the problem if I went with a faster memory than it can handle? with performance suffer? what are the consequences

 

[J03]

I dont thinky ou would have any problems - It would just run at a lower speed. But dont count on me - get somone else to confirm!