CSX Diablo3 PC3-16000 (DDR3 2000) 2GB kit

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CSX Diablo PC3-16000Diablo - A name that conjures up images of an extremely fast 1990's super car and horned beasts emerging from the fiery depths of hell. Sadly, OC3D declined to offer me a test drive of Lamborghini's finest and I wasn't keen on witnessing the spawn of Lucifer, so I settled for taking a look at a 2x1GB set of DDR3 ram bearing the same name.

Diablo3 are the current high end DDR3 modules available from little-known memory manufacturer Compustocx (CSX). While a relative unknown in the PC arena, Compustocx boast they are the largest European Apple memory upgrader, so they are no doubt very accustomed to using quality products and make use of only Grade 'A' chips. Being a JEDEC partner as well as holding ISO 9001 quality assurance in addition to over 10 years of experience only emphasises the fact that CSX are a premier outfit.

Not only do CSX build 'standard' memory modules, but they also provide modules built to order for system builders. You name your brand, chip and module size and CSX will do the rest. With a lifetime warranty also in place and without a lengthy RMA process (no RMA number is required), it should come as no surprise then that CSX sell over 5000 modules a day and have their modules in over two million Apple systems worldwide.

Today, however, we will be looking at CSX's latest addition to the PC sector in the form of the Diablo3 2x1 GB 2000 kit. Although at the time of this review we have no definite confirmation of prices, our Latvian friends have DDR3 2GB kits priced at 100Ls (LVL), which using current conversion rates is equal to approx £80-90. Even adding VAT to that, these modules will come in at around the £100 mark, proving that DDR3 ram is now becoming ever more affordable and accessible to most enthusiasts. Hopefully the cheap price will not transfer into a cheap product, so without further a do, let's take a look at the ram itself...
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12-07-2008, 10:30:38

Jim

Killer NC = waste of money imo for any benifits it provides - better to spend the extra dosh you have on more ram - bigger/faster HD's ;)



^ the truth. or just upgrade your broadband to a package with a lower contention ratio or sommit.

12-07-2008, 11:44:50

rrjwilson


^ the truth. or just upgrade your broadband to a package with a lower contention ratio or sommit.


Thats is the problem though. I already know that but I've become so frustrated with waiting for the parts I'm considering mental things now just to have something to tinker with :(

17-07-2008, 08:31:47

Joost
http://www.specialtech.co.uk will soon start selling this in the UK.

17-07-2008, 10:59:51

Jim

http://www.specialtech.co.uk will soon start selling this in the UK.




Hi Joost, welcome to the forum. Good news about a UK stockist :)

18-07-2008, 21:28:08

w3bbo
This stuff will fly off the shelves if enthusiasts have any sense!

01-08-2008, 01:17:46

Lynx
wow...
im speechless :rolleyes:
looks nice to :yumyum:

09-08-2008, 20:28:02

Daza
Still waiting for these to hit the uk, anyone shed any light on it.

12-09-2008, 21:23:11

w3bbo
Still no availability in UK.

However I had to RMA these sticks back to CSX as one started producing errors. I have updated the review to take into account the amazing turn around and service CSX provide.

Read the update on the conclusion if you are interested :).

12-09-2008, 22:59:09

Kempez
Actually that makes it a bloody impressive kit and a steal of a deal

Good work from CSX I say

Nice review as always matey

14-09-2008, 12:32:26

D-Cyph3r
That is a damn nice kit. I got my 1800Mhz OCZ's for £140 but that was a good 4-5 months ago, but it's nice to see other manufactures helping to drive down the price.
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