Approved RAM for Motherboards

[coolego1]

Hello All,
I am looking at a new system using an MSI P6N SLI-FI motherboard. The MSI site says it only likes RAM from Buffalo, Crucial, Corsair, Kingston, Mushkin and OCZ. What exactly does this mean? I'm looking at some OCZ Platinum Revision 2 RAM that says it will work with 1.9V to 2.1V voltage. Is that required or can I knock off $10 and get some OCZ rated for just 2.1V?

 

[JustaGeek]

It might not boot - but generally speaking all the RAM modules have SPD with timings relaxed to 5-5-5-15, and able to boot at 1.8V.

But, if you can use the RAM from the QVL - do it!

$10 can just buy you peace of mind, instead of hours of grief and return shipping for potential RMA.

 

[coolego1]

The issue with the QVL is that I can't find it anywhere. MSI says to check it, but I don't know where to get it...... I was kind of assuming with "flexible voltage" RAM and the fact that OCZ is on their cursory list(in the sidebar of their site), it would work. Am I correct maybe?

 

[JustaGeek]

Again - generally speaking, you should be OK. Check with the OCZ support, they will be able to help you.

Or visit their forum, and read the Newegg reviews for some comments about your particular MB.

http://www.ocztechnologyforum....fa46ded8939b6547ba4fe7

Good luck!