Super Talent PC2-8000 DDR2 2GB Kit
Sandra, 3DMark06 & CS:Source
Published: 10th January 2007 | Source: Super Talent | Price: |
Once again we can see that the results from both the synthetic and 3D-based benchmarks are extremely similar regardless of the memory timings and frequencies used. As mentioned before this is largely down to memory speed not being the bottleneck in our test systems configuration.
However, it would seem that the most benefits to be had are by decreasing the memory timings, which in almost all cases offered marginally better results than running the memory at higher frequencies.
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This is probably the first OC3D review I'm really saddened by.
XMS man, please if you have time retest these! GKX's should do 600MHz so easy!
Please make sure you were at
Twr - 6
Trrd - 5
Twtr - 3
The RAM should have done 600MHz 5-5-5-5-15 @ 2.5v.
At 1000MHz they should do
CAS - 4
TRCD - 4
TRP - 4
TRAS - 7 (Or Lower, try 6, 5 & 4.)
TRC - 12
TWR - 6
TRRD - 5
TWTR - 3
With 2.2-2.35v.
If the BIOS doesn't have the proper RAM settings available, you can get Memset.
Oh, and test with active cooling (of some sort). D9 pumps out a lot better results with a breeze.
GL man.
XMS man, please if you have time retest these! GKX's should do 600MHz so easy!
Please make sure you were at
Twr - 6
Trrd - 5
Twtr - 3
The RAM should have done 600MHz 5-5-5-5-15 @ 2.5v.
At 1000MHz they should do
CAS - 4
TRCD - 4
TRP - 4
TRAS - 7 (Or Lower, try 6, 5 & 4.)
TRC - 12
TWR - 6
TRRD - 5
TWTR - 3
With 2.2-2.35v.
If the BIOS doesn't have the proper RAM settings available, you can get Memset.
Oh, and test with active cooling (of some sort). D9 pumps out a lot better results with a breeze.
GL man.
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Originally Posted by name='NickS'
This is probably the first OC3D review I'm really saddened by.
XMS man, please if you have time retest these! GKX's should do 600MHz so easy! Please make sure you were at Twr - 6 Trrd - 5 Twtr - 3 The RAM should have done 600MHz 5-5-5-5-15 @ 2.5v. At 1000MHz they should do CAS - 4 TRCD - 4 TRP - 4 TRAS - 7 (Or Lower, try 6, 5 & 4.) TRC - 12 TWR - 6 TRRD - 5 TWTR - 3 With 2.2-2.35v. If the BIOS doesn't have the proper RAM settings available, you can get Memset. Oh, and test with active cooling (of some sort). D9 pumps out a lot better results with a breeze. GL man. |
As for active cooling - it makes it a bit unfair on previously tested modules.
Wow really? That's some TERRIBLE GKX then. Jeez. Most D9GMH does better.
Nevertheless, great review Jim
Nevertheless, great review Jim
Could we see a different approach?
Possibly set for 4/3/3/8 and then go for max mhz at 2.4v vs just a show of a rating?
Possibly set for 4/3/3/8 and then go for max mhz at 2.4v vs just a show of a rating?
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Originally Posted by name='NickS'
Wow really? That's some TERRIBLE GKX then. Jeez. Most D9GMH does better.
Nevertheless, great review Jim |
I just tried again, and its a total non-booter at even 580mhz
The 680i chipset has many more options over the P965/975X so mebe i'll explore some of those tomorrow.Um Nicks, GKX generally wants more than 2.4V thats why. 
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Originally Posted by name='NoL'
Could we see a different approach?
Possibly set for 4/3/3/8 and then go for max mhz at 2.4v vs just a show of a rating? |
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Originally Posted by name='XMS'
Unfortunately it wouldn't even go down to 4-3-3-12 @ 2.4v
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looks like really badly bined GKX memory
4-4-4-12 at 2.4V 
my memory does 1050 4-4-4-12 with 2.2V
cellshock GKX and GMH memory have 8 layer PCB this really helps them OC better and handle more voltages
8-Layer PCB is gimmicky IMO. If it was that good, other manufs would be all over it too.
@ NOL, I don't think GKX likes that much more voltage than GMH. All I know is, GMH is very sensitive to voltage and WILL degrade >2.3v.
@ NOL, I don't think GKX likes that much more voltage than GMH. All I know is, GMH is very sensitive to voltage and WILL degrade >2.3v.
8-Layer PCB isnt a gimmick, its been proven time in and time out to increase the tolerances and life span of the ram.
other manufacturers are starting to jump on the 8 layer pcbs for their highest kits like the ocz flexXLC mem and teamgroup pc2-9600 & pc2-8500 C4
as well as improving the voltage tolerance it also helps to decrease the ammount of noise, crosstalk and interference of signals allowing for more stable operation at higher speeds/voltages
as well as improving the voltage tolerance it also helps to decrease the ammount of noise, crosstalk and interference of signals allowing for more stable operation at higher speeds/voltages
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