Friday, May 19, 2006

Tech Link (Memory): SuperTalent DDR2 memory kit

Bit-Tech has a quick review of a new high-frequency DDR2 RAM running at DDR2-1000MHz with CL5-5-5-15 timing but can also fly happily at tighter timing of CL4-3-4-8 with 800MHz speed. Wow, either of those timing is a sure fire winner. This memory looks good, if only for the 2v requirement, which may not really be attainable on non-enthusiast board. But hey, anyone getting this are most probably running high-end boards anyway.
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Supertalent is a relatively unknown name in memory, but the firm is aiming to make a big splash with its new line of enthusiast memory modules. First out of the block is what the Silicon Valley boys claim is a matched memory set amongst the fastest available on DDR2.

The 1GB modules (making a 2GB dual-channel kit, part number T1000UX2G5) are rated to 1000MHz at 5-5-5-15, or 800MHz at tighter 4-3-4-8 timings. Intel chips will run a memory divider that is happy at 800MHz and 1067MHz, but getting to 1000 requires a CPU overclock in most cases - so you'll need decent cooling, as well as decent memory.

We wanted to find out how the memory performed at each of these different levels, and also whether or not it would overclock up to 1067MHz without having to change the CPU frequency.


Source:BitTech

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