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HTC · Mar 8, 2012, 12:56 AM

I'm using a quad kit with my APU (see system specs): working just fine with slightly better then advertised timings @ rated voltage.

This kit is "designed for X79 systems" but is working just fine on my system.

Check out cadaveca's reply: very informative, IMO.

Mar 8, 2012, 12:56 AM	#13
HTC Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 1,920 (1.02/day) Thanks: 461 Thanked 282 Times in 230 Posts System Specs	I'm using a quad kit with my APU (see system specs): working just fine with slightly better then advertised timings @ rated voltage. This kit is "designed for X79 systems" but is working just fine on my system. Check out cadaveca's reply: very informative, IMO. __________________ HTC - Hugo Teve Cá I'm PORTUGUESE: apologies for any spelling mistakes!

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