Does this memory module even exist?

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Kingston's website seems to think it doesn't, and web searches don't either.

12 months ago I bought 2x Kingston KHX1866C10D3/8G but need to know the official default frequency, voltage and timings of them without pulling them out. The timings are the most important too me but all the info would be appreciated.

It's strange how the Kingston website doesn't know its own RAM, and their contact page is horrible because I can't email them until I put in the 'correct' part number. If someone could shed some light I would be really grateful.

By the way, I know the part number by using CPUZ, so unless that is wrong then I don't get their untraceability on the web.

[BoNfiRe]

I'm assuming it this?
http://www.kingston.com/datasheets/KHX1600C10D3b1_8G.pdf

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I saw that but it's not an identical part number to mine.

[fami]

Originally posted by zBeanz:

I saw that but it's not an identical part number to mine.

doesnt matter if frequency is same http://prntscr.com/cgftn9
use aida64 to know ur ram specs

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The frequency in my part number says '1866' but your pdf says 1600. Also aida64 will only say what the memory is currently set at, not what it should be set at. I'm trying to find the correct timings.

[BoNfiRe]

Originally posted by zBeanz:

The frequency in my part number says '1866' but your pdf says 1600. Also aida64 will only say what the memory is currently set at, not what it should be set at. I'm trying to find the correct timings.

I'm assuming that part number is wrong and it's supposed to be GX at the end? You know, it would be much more accurate to just take a look and check as software is limited. :)

http://www.kingston.com/dataSheets/KHX1866C9D3K2_8GX.pdf

[joetheplumber68]

Check the BIOS. It should show you the native frequency.

[_I_]

its part number says its speed/cl
1866 cl10
not horrible, but not great

if its in the system, use cpuz to see its xmp/spd profiles
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

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Originally posted by joetheplumber68:

Check the BIOS. It should show you the native frequency.

The bios just shows the current speed of 1866 and timings of 10-11-11-30, so not sure how to see the 'native' info in there.

Originally posted by _I_:

its part number says its speed/cl
1866 cl10
not horrible, but not great

if its in the system, use cpuz to see its xmp/spd profiles
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

I didn't think cpuz showed the native data, just the current active stuff. Are you saying it does?

The cpuz readings for SPD are as follows;

JEDEC #5 / JEDEC #6 / JEDEC #7 / JEDEC #8

Freq; 837 MHz / 888MHz / 888MHz / 888MHz
CAS: 9.0 / 10.0 / 11.0 / 13.0
RAS# CAS: 10.0 / 11.0 / 11.0 / 11.0
RAS# Pre: 10.0 / 10.0 / 10.0 / 10.0
tRAS; 27 / 29 / 29 / 29
Volts; 1.50 / 1.50 / 1.50 / 1.50

Max bandwidth; ps3-14200 (889 MHz)
Part Number: KHX1866C10D3/8G
Serial Number; 6D2CF520

Regarding XMP, it doesn't seem to be usable on my motherboard as the bios for some reason has locked it to 'disabled' on the EZ screen, and it can't be enabled. XMP is also not mentioned anywhere else in the bios, just on the EZ screen which I found puzzling.

mobo; Asus Z170-P D3

[_I_]

on a skylake build you should be using ddr4 or ddr3L 1.35v or lower
that kit is 1.5v

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I know but the motherboard is designed like that so why would there be an issue? It's made to use ddr3 at 1.5v for Skylake by Asus themselves.

[_I_]

your overvolting the imc on the cpu

it can harm the cpu

[[☥] - CJ -]

That appears to only be a DDR3 board with DDR3 and DDR3L support

1866 appears to be the Overclocked/XMP speeds for that RAM
Double check your motherboard manual, on some ASUS boards there is a Physical Switch on the motherboard for EZ XMP to be enabled.

If possible, set AI Overclock Tuner to XMP

It may just come down to that RAM not being supported

I just checked the Kingston site, the Memory finder is recommending DDR3L memory only for your motherboard, so that in itself could be your main problem.


lol this is why i stick with Corsair Vengeance.

Where did you buy that RAM at btw?

[Revelene]

Originally posted by zBeanz:

I know but the motherboard is designed like that so why would there be an issue? It's made to use ddr3 at 1.5v for Skylake by Asus themselves.

Skylake is designed to be more power efficient. Physical connections are smaller and everything is designed for less power. Less power means, well... Less power.

The motherboard may be designed to handle DDR3 and higher voltage, but the CPU is not.

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Originally posted by _I_:

your overvolting the imc on the cpu

it can harm the cpu

I just want to say I haven't overclocked anything in the bios or elsewhere. It's all stock settings.

Originally posted by ☥ - CJ -:

That appears to only be a DDR3 board with DDR3 and DDR3L support

1866 appears to be the Overclocked/XMP speeds for that RAM
Double check your motherboard manual, on some ASUS boards there is a Physical Switch on the motherboard for EZ XMP to be enabled.

If possible, set AI Overclock Tuner to XMP

It may just come down to that RAM not being supported

I just checked the Kingston site, the Memory finder is recommending DDR3L memory only for your motherboard, so that in itself could be your main problem.


lol this is why i stick with Corsair Vengeance.

Where did you buy that RAM at btw?

It's probably like you said with the board now only supporting DDR3L, but it was sold as compatible with ddr3 + ddr3L so I'm shocked they've changed the description :S

The AI Overclock Tuner doesn't have an XMP option, only the EZ screen mentions xmp but that's force-disabled. Maybe there is a physical switch somewhere like you say so need to check that.

I bought the ram from ebuyer about a year ago by the way. I found ddr4 sticks too expensive at the time so went for the ddr3 Skylake mobo called 'Asus Z170-P D3'. Hmmm. I maybe need to research into 'paste remover' for the cpu and heatsink but never done that before.

[_I_]

Originally posted by zBeanz:

Originally posted by _I_:

your overvolting the imc on the cpu

it can harm the cpu

I just want to say I haven't overclocked anything in the bios or elsewhere. It's all stock settings.

you may not be overclocking, but the ram is overvolting