Super Talent PC2-8000 DDR2 2GB Kit
Conclusion
Published: 10th January 2007 | Source: Super Talent | Price: |
With the ability to reach speeds up to DDR2-1132 or latencies as low as 4-4-4-12 when pumped with 2.4v the Super Talent T1000UX2G5 kit is certainly no slouch. The use of Micron D9 IC's has also gone a long way to ensuring that these modules will be a popular choice for the overclocking community, and also a 'safe bet' when maximum compatibility is required.
As you will have seen in the pictures, the modules feature some hefty aluminium heatspreaders that do a good job of keeping the modules cool, but their looks may not be to everyone's taste.
The kit sells at SuperTalent's UK distributer at the price of £269.95 . This is a decent value considering similar speed kits from the likes of Corsair are around £400, and so the modules have attained a price score of 8.
Pro's
• Ability to run up to DDR2-1132 at stock timings.
• Capable of 4-4-4-12 timings at stock DDR2-1000 speeds.
• Competitive price in the UK
Con's
• Bland packaging *see update below*
• Heatspreader appearance brings mixed feelings.
A big thanks to Super Talent for making this review possible.
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Update on Packaging/Appearance
SuperTalent have got back to us about their packaging and the modules appearance. They have said that their primary goal is to get out good quality, fast and reliable products right now, but the modules will be updated in a few months time with gamers in mind. We'll keep you informed
Most Recent Comments
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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