I7 labeled memory

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I7 labeled memory

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Hi am about to build a budget system for a family member am just wondering does matter if it says core I7/ core i5 memory for it to work on a AM3 system?
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i recently got a GSKILL RIPJAW kit that says:
Dual Channel Intel Core i5 & Core i7 CPU for P55 motherboard
works fine in my 790X and 770 boards
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It just means the ram is rated for 1.65v or below as anything above this when using an Intel CPU can damage the memory controller.
It will work fine with an AMD setup
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Re: I7 labeled memory

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thanks guys!
Main Rig:
1055T @ 4GHZ----Coolit Freezone Elite V2 TEC---HD5970 C900/M1200-----4GB DDR3 1600 Sector 5-----Asus Crosshair IV Formula----Thermaltake Toughpower 1200w----Lian Li PC-7F----WD 1TB Raid----Samsung BX2440----M-Audio AV-40---Logitech G11 G5

Notebook: Asus Ul50VT
C2D SU7300---Geforce 210 512DDR3(switchable Intel 4500HD)---15.6" LED LCD---4GB DDR3 1066---Seagate 500GB---Intel Wifi A/B/G/N---10HR battery[/size
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