2GB DDR3 Memory Kits Roundup ( February 2008 ) (Introduction)

Author: BenchZowner
Date: 2008-02-13 19:27

Ever wanted to see what some of the best DDR-3 memory kits of the market can do in combination with a nice Core 2 Duo processor and a decent motherboard ?
Here's your chance, today we're taking some of the very best DDR-3 2GB memory kits from various manufacturers, and push them to their limits.
Combined with a Intel Core 2 series processor, a motherboard equipped with Intel's X48/X38/P35 chipset, and a decent graphics card ( the GeForce 8800GT 512MB for example ) and a decent sound card....well, here's your high end gaming rig!

In this roundup you'll find products from:

A-Data, CellShock, Corsair, and Super Talent...

The prices are going down, and the time to buy a decent DDR3 memory kit at a good price is approaching, keep your eyes open, and take a good look to know what to expect.
In the following pages you'll find details about each memory kit, photos, overclocking details ( various timings tested...over 5 timing sets! ), and of course...overclocked results.
Have fun reading our first Memory Roundup for the new year :-)

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Summary:

1. Introduction
2. A-Data Vitesta Extreme Edition 1600X ( AD31600X001GMU )
3. CellShock DDR3-1800 8-7-6-21 ( CS3222580 )
4. Corsair Dominator PC3-14400 ( TWIN3X2048-1800C7DF )
5. Super Talent DDR3-1333 ( W1333UX2G9 )
6. Super Talent DDR3-1600 ( W1600UX2G7 )
7. Super Talent DDR3-1866 ( W1866UX2G8 )
8. Testbed, Configuration, Drivers & Settings
9. Testing Methodology Explained
10. Benchmarks Used, Configuration & Information
11. Overclocking
12. Results: Hexus PiFast, WinRAR
13. Results: 3D Mark2001SE, 3D Mark06, AquaMark 3
14. Results: Lavalys Everest, MemTach, PC Mark05
15. Results: Crysis, Need For Speed - Carbon, F.E.A.R.
16. Conclusions