Mushkin XP3-16000 DDR3 and ASUS P6T deluxe V2 motherboard

[mikem891]

Hi, I plan to build a system with an ASUS P6T deluxe V2 motherboard
(core i7 cpu) and install 6Gig of Mushkin XP3-16000 DDR3 memory. But
I
just want to be sure that this memory will be stable with the P6T
motherboard.

I didn't find any datasheet for the XP3-16000 on mushkin's web site
and this memory is not in the the qualified vendors list of the ASUS
P6T manual so I really need to know if this memory works well with
the
motherboard


Mushkin XP3-16000 specs:


998731 (3x2GB) XP3-16000 Triple Channel Memory Kit


Frequency: 2000MHz Latency: 8-9-8-24 Parity:
Unbuffered
Voltage: 1.65V Pins: 240
Density > > > Module: 256x64 Chip: 128x8


In the ASUS P6T manual, there's many important things to take into
consideration for compatibility & stability:


- According to intel spec definition, DIMMS with voltage requirement
over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommand you install
DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V


The mushkin memory voltage it 1.65V but I saw that many memory
modules in the qualified vendor list are 1.65V. So I guess the
mushkin
would be ok, or should I go with memory using less than 1.65V?


- This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb)
chips or less


I'm not sure where to find it in the Mushkin spec, is it 128x8? so
1024 Megabit?


- The memory must be unbuffered and non-ECC


At this price I guess that the Mushkin memory is non-ECC (I didn't
find the information). I'm I right?


Anyone used this memory with the P6T? or know if they work well
together? Any comments or even suggestions would be greatly
appreciated. Even a better memory choice could be useful. But I
really
like Mushkin and always used it.


I also have some questions concerning other Mushkin memories:


At first I was going to buy the XP3-15000 memory which is cheaper but
it works at a maximum of 1866 Mhz, the XP3-16000 works at 2000 Mhz.
Will it make a noticiable difference?


I also considered the REDLINE XP3-15000 which is a lot more expensive
(100$ more) but has a better latency 7-7-6-20 (but it's 1866Mhz). If
money is not really a problem, will this memory modules make a big
difference? or would I throw my money away? And I'm confused is it
better to have a latency of 8-9-8-24 (at 2000Mhz) or 7-7-6-20 (at
1866Mhz)?


Thanks in advance

 

[John Doe]

Hi, I plan to build a system with an ASUS P6T deluxe V2
motherboard (core i7 cpu) and install 6Gig of Mushkin XP3-16000
DDR3 memory. But I
just want to be sure that this memory will be stable with the P6T
motherboard.

I didn't find any datasheet for the XP3-16000 on mushkin's web
site and this memory is not in the the qualified vendors list of
the ASUS P6T manual so I really need to know if this memory works
well with the
motherboard

Of course you might find every answer you need here, but if I were
you I would consider posting to the ASUS discussion group.

 

[Dave]

Hi, I plan to build a system with an ASUS P6T deluxe V2 motherboard
(core i7 cpu) and install 6Gig of Mushkin XP3-16000 DDR3 memory. But
I
just want to be sure that this memory will be stable with the P6T
motherboard.

I didn't find any datasheet for the XP3-16000 on mushkin's web site
and this memory is not in the the qualified vendors list of the ASUS
P6T manual so I really need to know if this memory works well with
the
motherboard

And Mushkin doesn't say, which is really strange. But I did note something
interesting. Crucial does not have a compatible 16000 module for your
chosen motherboard. CRUCIAL! Either crucial's engineers are incompetent
(unlikely) or it's just a really bad idea to try 16000 memory with that
mainboard RIGHT NOW, even though it may theoretically support that speed
some day. (maybe after a few BIOS updates?)

I'd suggest you use Crucial part BL3KIT25664TR1608 instead. While this is a
tad "slow"er than the Mushkin kit you chose, at least Crucial is willing to
back up that memory, on your motherboard. -Dave

 

[mikem891]

And Mushkin doesn't say, which is really strange.  But I did note something
interesting.  Crucial does not have a compatible 16000 module for your
chosen motherboard.  CRUCIAL!  Either crucial's engineers are incompetent
(unlikely) or it's just a really bad idea to try 16000 memory with that
mainboard RIGHT NOW, even though it may theoretically support that speed
some day.  (maybe after a few BIOS updates?)

I'd suggest you use Crucial part BL3KIT25664TR1608 instead.  While thisis a
tad "slow"er than the Mushkin kit you chose, at least Crucial is willing to
back up that memory, on your motherboard.  -Dave

I thinks I'll go for the Corsair XMS3 Dominator TR3X6G1600C8D (6GB
DDR3 3X2GB DDR3-1600 CL 8-8-8-24) which seems to be a very good memory
for overclocking and it's in the ASUS P6T qualified vendors list.
Someone told me that you cannot overclock when using XMP, I am
wondering if you can disable XMP on XMP memory and set everything
manually? I guess you can, since I saw that the Dominator is a very
good choice for overclocking.

Thanks again