Test Settings
| Test System Configuration | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 920 (Bloomfield)-2.66 GHz, 8.0 MB Cache |
| CPU Cooler | Swiftech Apogee GTZ Liquid Cooling |
| Motherboard | DFI LANPartyUT X58-T3eH8, BIOS 217 (02/17/2009) |
| Graphics | Zotac GeForce GTX260² 896MB |
| Hard Drives | Western Digital VelociRaptor WD30000HLFS |
| Sound | Integrated HD Audio |
| Network | Integrated Gigabit Networking |
| Power | Coolermaster RS850-EMBA |
| Optical | Lite-On LH-20A1L, 20X DVD±R |
Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 |
| Graphics | NVidia Forceware 182.08 |
| Chipset | Intel INF 9.1.0.1007 |
The DFI LANParty UT X58-T3eH8 was chosen for today’s test platform by comparing test results from our own reviews to those of various memory manufacturers.
Winner of our previous High-End DDR3 comparison, Kingston sent a newer set of its KHX16000D3ULT1K3/6GX modules to represent the latest memory ICs. The new modules have larger identification labels but otherwise appear identical to the originals seen below.
The retail-boxed Dominator GT DDR3-2000 CAS 8 memory kit includes a fan, but we also wanted to try out Corsair's new thermoelectric cooling device. Though Corsair has its own external liquid cooler capable of handling this small thermal load, we stepped up to a custom component-cooling configuration from Swiftech, which will hopefully improve overall performance even further.
Swiftech’s MCP350 pump provides excellent coolant flow for 3/8” flexible tubing. The company’s MCR220-QP radiator provides around twice the surface area compared to typical external liquid coolers, while its integrated reservoir reduces clutter. Two MCB-120 Radbox Revision 2 spacers provided space to mount the water pump and wall-hang the assembly, while maintaining unrestricted airflow to and from the top fan.
| Benchmark Configuration | |
|---|---|
| Stability Test | Memtest86+ v1.70, single pass (~45 minutes) |
| Bandwidth Test | SiSoftware Sandra XII SP2 Version 2008.5.14.24 |
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this review is a lot of effort but it hasn't shown the most important point -how much difference any of these very very expensive memories actually make to real world performance
that's something sensible folk will pay money for...
In addition to fla56: and also how drastical is the difference between these modules and the ones I own (they run at 1,600 MHz): Corsair Core i7 Dominator, model number TR3X6G1600C8D. Will it REALLY make a huge difference if I switch to DDR3-2000?
Great reveiw , i would also like to see some video links up of how ddr3 compared to people using ddr2 , could see how much it actuly quicking up youre system.