Memory vendor Patriot Memory was a relative unknown here at THG. It sent us 512 MB memory modules labelled DDR2-1000 at the start of our testing. Surprisingly, they achieved the fast CL3.0 timing mode at standard input voltage levels (1.8 v). Like the Corsair RAM for ambitious PC freaks, these modules are the real deal at 500 MHz: They achieved a stunning maximum data transfer rate of 8.6 MB/sec while reading - the highest value we measured. We recommend these modules with no reservations.
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| Patriot Memory | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Details | |
| Website: | patriotmem.com |
| Speed: | DDR2-1000 (PC8000) |
| Timings: | CL 5.0-5-5-5 |
| Size: | 512 MB (1 rank, 4 banks)
single sided |
| Label: | PDC21G8000ELK
1GB PC2-8000 (5-5-5) (2X512MB) Kit PD000069-P A0015575 |
| Module SPD-Timings | |
| DDR2-1000 (500 MHz) | CL 5.0-5-5-15 |
| DDR2-800 (400 MHZ) | CL 4.0-4-4-12 |
| Refresh Rate: | 7.8 us, Self-Refresh |
| Voltage: | 1.8 - 2.3 V |
| Test | |
| Test I (default): | DDR2-667, CL 4.0-4-4-12, 1.8V |
| Test II (timing): | DDR2-667, CL 3.0-3-3-8, 1.80 V |
| Test II (overclocking): | DDR2-888@1000 (500 MHz) 2.2V |
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Summary
- Optimal DRAM For Overclocking
- DDR2 Parts Details
- Two DRAM Sides Are Better Than One
- BIOS Settings To Boost Performance
- CL4 Or CL3: Boosts Performance By Up To 5%
- More Speed By Tightening Latency Timings
- Boosting Memory Clock Speed: 23% Performance Gains
- Here's How We Tested At THG's Munich Labs
- Wstream And Everest Benchmarks
- Overclocking Tests And Motherboards Used
- Default Settings Test: DDR2-667
- Default Settings Test: DDR2-667, Continued
- Overclocking By Tightening Timings
- Overclocking By Tightening Timings, Continued
- Overclocking To The Max
- Overclocking To The Max, Continued
- Only Asus Boards Convince
- An Overview Of The 16 Test Candidates
- Aeneon DDR2-533: Unbeatable Price/Performance
- Buffalo's DDR2-667 Is Unspectacular, But Solid
- Corsair DDR2-1000: Absolutely The Fastest
- Crucial/Micron DDR2-667 (Ballistix) Is Geared For Overclocking
- GeIL's DDR2-533 Fails To Impress
- G.Skill's DDR2-675 Confusing Label
- Kingmax DDR2-667: Choose The Chip's Colour
- Kingston DDR2-900 Offers Minimal Overclocking
- Mushkin DDR2-667's Double-Sided Module With A Need For Speed
- OCZ DDR2-800: The Third-Fastest Test Candidate
- Patriot Memory DDR2-1000 Offers Top Performance Reads At 8.6 GB/sec
- PQI's DDR2-667 Is Fast, With No Overclocking Headroom
- Samsung DDR2-667: Conservative RAM Sans Overclocking
- Twinmos' DDR2-667 Is Slow, But Overclocks Well
- Wintec's (AMP) DDR2-667: 475 MHz When Overclocked
- Conclusion
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