Corsair Dominator 1600MHz CL8 timings question

[RejZoR]

CMP6GX3M3A1600C8
Speed Rating: PC3-12800
Tested Speed: 1600Mhz
Size: 6GB Kit (3 x 2GB)
Tested Latency: 8-8-8-24
Tested Voltage: 1.65
Performance Profile: XMP

SPD Speed
1333Mhz SPD Latency
9-9-9-24 Package
240pin DIMM
Fan Included
No

I'm using ASUS Rampage II Gene. The tested specs are 1600MHz at 8-8-8-24 but then says XMP in the end. However, the SPD is rated at 1333MHz and 9-9-9-24. Now i'm confused. Can i use 1600MHz 8-8-8-24 at 1.65V without XMP or do i strictly have to use XMP to get such clocks and timings?

I haven't got them yet but i have them ordered. I just want to prepare.

[RejZoR]

Anyone? I'm asking because OCZ Platiunum's that i had before were also totally confusing. They were advertised as 1600MHz CL7, but when i made a thorough investigation i found out they are in fact CL8 (8-8-8-24 for 1600MHz). CL7 was advertised if they were running at just 1333MHz.

That's why i'm asking if these Dominators are in fact 1600MHz 8-8-8-24 at 1.65V or not. Because if they use the same crappy method as OCZ i have no use for them if i'll end up with 9-9-9-24 for 1600MHz...

[Yellowbeard]

You can run the Corsair modules at their rated timings and voltage either by manually setting them or by using the XMP profile.

[RejZoR]

So basically XMP is a "noob mode", but you can manually set the timings if you know how. So, 1600MHz, 8-8-8-24 @ 1.65V. Correct? I'm asking twice because i was raped once by OCZ Platinum's which were advertised as CL7 (7-7-7-20) but were in fact CL8 (8-8-8-20). CL7 was for 1066MHz. Have no clue why they advertised it as CL7 if it's meant to be 1600MHz RAM. Heh. Plus they don't even run stable at 1.65V.

[Yellowbeard]

So basically XMP is a "noob mode", but you can manually set the timings if you know how. So, 1600MHz, 8-8-8-24 @ 1.65V. Correct?

LOL.....yeah, that's one way to put it. It should work fine either way assuming the BIOS interprets the XMP info correctly AND the XMP profile is 100% compatible with that board and BIOS rev.