Review: DDR3 Tri-Channel Roundup
Posted by Donster on: 2009-06-16 16:16:48 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
By Stuart Davidson @ DriverHeaven
In the past few months it has been clear that memory manufacturers have mastered high specification triple channel kits with those like Corsairs Dominator-GT really impressing us. So today we have two more kits on our test bench from OCZ and G.Skill, both of which are capable of running at 2000MHz. Added to this we have a set of memory from Kingston which is one of the few that favours volume over extreme speed, their product gives us three 4GB sticks in one kit for a total of 12GB.
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Review: A-Data 6GB Triple Channel PC3-12800 C8 Memory
Posted by Donster on: 2009-05-07 15:27:50 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
By: Hilbert Hagedoorn @ GURU3D
We mentioned this a couple of times already, but the memory market is fierce and competitive. All manufacturers are competing with each other on some level. Some go for the crown in high-end performance, others for the most low-budget memory one can sell, and then there's mainstream. Probably the biggest market out there. Especially with the release of Intel's Core i7 processors, a new battleground created itself. In the past weeks we tested many high-end kits in a triple channel configuration. A-Data recently released their DDR3-1600+ series memory. This review kit is in particular a 6GB kit triple channel memory kit that is rated PC3 12800 and comes with a nice CAS 8 latency and a price of just 21 USD per gigabyte.
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Review: Corsair DOMINATOR DDR3-2,000 CL7 6GB
Posted by Donster on: 2009-02-18 14:37:14 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Author: Tarinder Sandhu @ HEXUS
The standard-bearer for Corsair's Core i7 line-up, DOMINATOR GT will only be available directly from Corsair, through its brand-new Performance Shop: an online portal for purchasing some of the company's flagship wares. Built using the aforementioned Elpida Hyper ICs, we're informed that the modules go through a rigorous screening, build, and testing process to ensure operation at 2GHz with 1.65V (or less).
Knowing this, the reasoning behind releasing them directly makes implicit sense, as Corsair won't sell - or, indeed, be able to manufacture - enough modules to make it worthwhile for an eclectic range of retail partners to hold stock. Rather, focused wholly on the die-hard enthusiast or supremely well-heeled consumer who wants the best of everything, Corsair reckons it can provide better support for truly cutting-edge components, and we kind of agree.
The point here is not to validate Corsair selling directly, but, logically and objectively, pointing out the need, if you will, of selling super-high-end, expensive components with the greatest support level in place.
With a little background out of the way, let's take a peek at the modules.
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Review: Triple-Channel DDR3 6GB Kit Roundup
Posted by Donster on: 2009-01-20 16:40:17 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Have Memory Manufacturers Dropped The Ball?
By Thomas Soderstrom @ Tom's Hardware
Core i7 is breaking memory bandwidth records, but it’s taken a while for memory manufacturers to combine speed and capacity with moderate voltage levels. We’ve tested twelve 6.0 GB kits to find the best solution.
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Review: Patriot Viper PC3-12800 6GB Tri-Channel Memory
Posted by Donster on: 2009-01-12 15:50:27 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
By Diceman @ Virtual-Hideout
Today, I'm revealing my own test results working with a triple channel memory kit on Intel's latest I7 system. After a couple weeks of updating the system, the Patriot Memory 6GB PC3-12800 Triple Channel Memory Kit has found an extreme purpose on this test bench.
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Review: G.Skill DDR3 PC3-12800 CL9 (6GB)
Posted by Donster on: 2008-12-09 15:52:41 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Author: Steven Walton @ Legion Hardware
Today we are looking at a new DDR3 triple-channel memory kit from G.Skill which is of course designed to work with Intel’s latest Core i7 processors. This memory is designed to work at a frequency of 1600MHz, allowing it to deliver extreme bandwidths...
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Review: Intel Core i7 Memory Analysis – Can Dual Channel Cut it?
Posted by Donster on: 2008-11-25 14:52:01 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Taking a break from X58 boards, we have a look at dual vs triple channel memory configurations on the Core i7 platform.
Author: Cameron Johnson @ Tweak Town
Today’s question we pose; does Core i7 really need three channels of memory or can it perform happily on two channels without severely impacting the performance of the system?
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Review: Patriot & Super Talent DDR3-1800
Posted by Donster on: 2008-11-13 16:14:18 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
By Stuart Davidson @ DriverHeaven
Today we are taking a look at two high specification DDR3 kits from Patriot and Super Talent to find out if either should be considered for consumers moving to DDR3.
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Review: Aeneon Xtune PC3-12800 DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit
Posted by Donster on: 2008-09-09 15:36:51 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Author: Whoopty @ XSReviews
Thanks to the lowered pricing of memory these days, it's not uncommon for relatively unknown companies to throw down the gauntlet for the bigger boys and this is a good thing, as it keeps the market leaders on their toes at the very least. With that in mind, today I have a kit entitled the XTune from Aeneon which is interestingly a subsidiary of Qimonda, the chip makers. Their reputation has always been relatively good when it came to memory chips, so how will their own brand of kit stand up to the flack? Let's find out.
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Review: CSX Diablo 2000MHZ DDR3 Memory
Posted by Donster on: 2008-08-28 15:58:31 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Author: Whoopty @ XSReviews
Over the last year or so, the price of DDR2 memory has completely bottomed out, meaning many gamers and hardware enthusiasts have stuck with it, and by and large ignored the newer technology, DDR3. However, as prices of the new range start to come down, people are taking more of an interest. Today I have a kit from a little known company called as CSX, who've been kind enough to let us test their Diablo kit. A 2GB, 2GHZ pair of sticks, that come with a huge heatsink, with D9 chips underneath. Can they reach their rated 2000MHZ speed? Let's find out.
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Review: Corsair 2GB DOMINATOR DDR3 2133MHz Memory Kit
Posted by Donster on: 2008-08-19 15:06:37 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Written By: Nathan Kirsch @ Legit Reviews
Last month on July 1st, Corsair Memory announced the immediate availability of a new DOMINATOR DDR3 memory kit running at 2133MHz. The launch of this memory kit made it the world’s fastest DDR3 memory solution in production volume, a title that it still holds over a month later. Read on to see how this kit does on an EVGA nForce 790i SLI Ultra motherboard at 2135MHz.
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Review: Patriot Viper 4GB PC3-12800 (1600MHz) Memory
Posted by Donster on: 2008-07-15 15:59:32 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Written By: Temujin @ Virtual-Hideout
If you're spending your hard earned cash on the new DDR3 standard, then you expect nothing short of stable, dependable performance whether you're using a 32-bit or 64-bit system. The memory must be reliable if you just play games or if your system is a serious number crunching SETI beast. The Patriot Viper 4GB PC3-12800 Dual Channel Memory Kit thoroughly tested here offered nothing short of those expectations. The memory is fully backward compatible with your 1066 MHz and 1333 MHz Core 2 series Intel processors. The extra performance gained from the memory's timings at lower 6-6-6-18 setting should be a pleasant bonus which also equates to plenty of bandwidth.
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Review: Is More Memory Better?
Posted by Donster on: 2008-07-11 15:46:30 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Author: Richard Swinburne @ Bit-Tech
Is 2GB still enough? Does 4GB make that much difference? What about 8GB - will you ever fill it? We test a range of games and applications to see where today's memory footprint lies.
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Review: Corsair Dominator & Crucial Ballistix 4GB Kits
Posted by Donster on: 2008-06-24 14:23:49 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Review by Stuart Davidson @ DriverHeaven
On our test bench today we have two 4GB kits from Crucial and Corsair. The Crucial sticks aim to give us additional memory at a very attractive price whereas the Corsair modules aim for class leading performance. We have tested each set throughout a number of tests in order to establish how much of a benefit each gives over a standard two gigabyte configuration.
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Sneak Preview: OCZ Flex II - Life at 1200MHz
Posted by Donster on: 2008-05-20 16:00:44 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Author: Gary Key @ Anandtech
OCZ Technology recently released their DDR2 PC2-9200 Flex II series kit that consists of two 2GB modules. OCZ rates these particular modules at DDR2-1150 with timings of 5-5-5-18 at 2.10V on higher end P35 and X38/X48 motherboards. Besides the impressive speed ratings, these modules feature a revised thermal management system that consists of a new heatspreader with dedicated cooling channels directly over the ICs along with two 1/4” ID barbs for attaching a liquid cooling setup. The kit contains 3/8” and 1/2” barb adapters, four-way manifold barb, and 40” of plastic tubing for those who want to cool the memory a different way.
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Review: Patriot Viper Fin PC3-15000 (DDR3-1866) 2GB Kit
Posted by Donster on: 2008-05-19 15:40:43 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
By Zachary Chan @ HardwareZone
Patriot's new Viper Fin DDR3-1866 memory delivers on all counts with great cooling and performance. Enthusiasts will also find what they need with Intel XMP profiles and lots of extra bandwidth for manual overclocking.
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Review: OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 4GB Memory Kit
Posted by Donster on: 2008-05-15 15:02:16 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Written By: Temujin @ Virtual-Hideout
Performance is top notch with excellent results for the most avid gamer or application guru. Vista users will also appreciate the larger capacity allowing their system to stretch its legs fully without worrying about system resources. This is the largest kit I've had the pleasure of testing and now understand its hidden benefits.
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Corsair Demonstrates Benefits of 4GB Memory for Gaming PCs
Posted by Donster on: 2008-05-06 15:06:41 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Corsair, a worldwide leader in enthusiast computer and flash memory products, a worldwide leader in high performance computer and flash memory products, announced today lab findings that show significant increases in performance and efficiency when increasing system memory capacity from 2GB to 4GB. Testing procedures and results can be found in the application note AN804: Gaming Performance Analysis – 4GB vs. 2GB, which is now available online HERE. (PDF)
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Review: Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB PC3-12800 Memory Kit
Posted by Donster on: 2008-04-02 14:56:37 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Written By: Temujin @ Virtual-Hideout
The Crucial Ballistix DDR3 PC3-12800 2GB Dual Channel Kit is a great performer in its on right. The kit's XMP profiles allow a user the best of both worlds in case the motherboard in use just isn't up to par with the lower 7-7-7-24 memory timings. If that's the issue, then the default 8-8-8-24 timings will allow a much greater chance of achieving perfect system stability.
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Review: Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-800 4Gb Kit
Posted by Donster on: 2008-03-06 15:26:34 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Source: PC Perspective
Crucial, and other memory manufacturers, are doing a great job of keeping DDR2 alive as DDR3 matures. Speed increases are continuing, and the prices just keep getting better, which has prompted 4GB kits like the Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-800 4Gb Kit. CPU3D tried the kit and it's blinking LEDs out and found that not only is this kit a cheap date, it enjoys going all the way.
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Corsair Introduces New DDR2 and DDR3 Memory Modules
Posted by Donster on: 2008-02-19 15:16:20 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Corsair, a worldwide leader in high performance computer and flash memory products, announced today that new record breaking speeds have been achieved within the Corsair DDR2 and DDR3 lines of DRAM memory.
Available by the end of February, two new Corsair 4GB DDR2 module speed grades are being offered for high-performance enthusiast users: Corsair 1066MHz (PC2-8500) and 1142MHz (PC2-9136) 4GB memory kits (2X2GB). The new memory modules utilize Corsair's patented DHX technology, which employs a specially designed quadruple heat sink to dissipate heat through both convection and conductive methods. The results are maximum performance and extreme over-clocking capability for the demanding gaming enthusiast.
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Review: High-End DDR3 Memory on the Hook
Posted by Donster on: 2008-01-11 15:21:14 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Patrick Schmid, Achim Roos @ THG
Chaintech, Corsair, Crucial, Kingston and Supertalent battle at the DDR3-1600 and DDR3-1800 summits. Which premium memory product comes out on top?
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Review: DDR3-1333 Speed and Latency Shootout
Posted by Donster on: 2008-01-04 14:32:29 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
By Thomas Soderstrom @ THG
DDR3-1333 represents the new "mainstream" for the latest desktop memory standard. We put 10 dual-channel kits to the test to see how their overclocking capabilities, latency reduction and overall value compared.
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Review: Aeneon XTUNE 2GB PC3-10600 DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit
Posted by Donster on: 2007-11-27 15:10:55 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
Author: Jason Kohrs @ BigBruin
Aeneon. Probably not the first name you think of when it comes to system memory upgrades. I was unfamiliar with the name before noticing reviews of their XTUNE DDR2 and DDR3 enthusiast grade memory kits, but quickly took note of the performance being reported. Digging deeper showed that perhaps the rest of the world was more familiar with the brand, and it was just being kept a secret from the US market.
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OCZ Technology Introduces the ReaperX Series
Posted by Donster on: 2007-11-07 14:13:26 in category: System Memory News [ Print ]
OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the ReaperX memory series, an innovative memory solution that utilizes highly effective heat transfer technology. Re-engineering the Reaper HPC (Heat Pipe Conduit) design, the DDR2 PC2-6400 ReaperX uses a dual metal heatpipe formation to effectively offload heat and increase stability of memory modules. The unique ReaperX heatspreader is designed to deliver superior heat dissipation that is more effective than traditional heatspreaders.
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