Patriot Extreme Performance (PDC22G8500ELK) DDR2 2GB Kit
Packaging & Appearance
Published: 16th March 2007 | Source: Patriot | Price: |
Patriot have made a slight alteration to the popular 'blister-pack' style packaging used by many manufacturers, opting for a slightly more protective dome style packet. This method of packaging may look slightly minimalist, but it certainly served its purpose, keeping our test samples unscathed on their lengthy journey from the USA.
To improve the aesthetical appeal of the packaging, Patriot have used a rather simplistic red backing card complete with a white radial pattern in the centre. Open up the card and you will find a basic guide on how to install the memory modules and further information on their preferred latency settings.
Appearance
Utilising 'bladed' brown aluminium heatspreaders, it has to be said that the Patriot modules certainly aren't the best looking ones I've ever come across. However, once the modules are installed inside a darkened PC case they look closer to black (and thankfully slightly more 'extreme').
Appearance
Utilising 'bladed' brown aluminium heatspreaders, it has to be said that the Patriot modules certainly aren't the best looking ones I've ever come across. However, once the modules are installed inside a darkened PC case they look closer to black (and thankfully slightly more 'extreme').
Getting the 'naked' shots of the memory modules with the heatspreaders removed certainly wasn't an easy task. The thermal pads Patriot have used are extremely sticky and appear to be made from some kind of fabric. If you're planning on replacing the heatspreaders on these modules you will need to take extreme care, as it is fairly easy to uproot the IC's from the PCB.
Most Recent Comments
nice review Jams.
Patriot make some sweet DDR & DDR2...had a set of their DIMMS in my AMD FX based rig...very nice!
Patriot make some sweet DDR & DDR2...had a set of their DIMMS in my AMD FX based rig...very nice!
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Originally Posted by name='Mullet'
nice review Jams.
Patriot make some sweet DDR & DDR2...had a set of their DIMMS in my AMD FX based rig...very nice! |
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Originally Posted by name='XMS'
Cheers & lol, never been called that before
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as Jams....
Thanks for another great review XMS.
Awesome review as usual Jim, well done. I loved the new 'recommended retailers' icon - nice touch. I fixed your link from the review to forum for ya
Superb as usual! Keep it up dudes!
Nice memory from the looks of things too!
Nice memory from the looks of things too!
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Originally Posted by name='PV5150'
Awesome review as usual Jim, well done. I loved the new 'recommended retailers' icon - nice touch. I fixed your link from the review to forum for ya
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We'll be adding some more soon so hopefully the pricing in reviews will apply to worldwide readers Nice review
With TRAS @ 18, 600MHz should be attainable.
With TRAS @ 18, 600MHz should be attainable.
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And look out for a new OC3D feature at the end of the review