Legit Memory Reviews

6-Way 1GB DDR500 Round-up

Manufacturer: Multiple
Product: 1GB Dual Channel Memory Kits
Date: Fri, Sep 19, 2003 - 09:00 AM
Written By: Nathan Kirsch -
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The Modules:

Corsair:

Key Features:
  • Memory amount: 2x 512MB
  • Access time: 4.0ns Hynix IC's
  • 500MHz (PC4000) Unbuffered DDR Modules
  • CAS latency: 3 clock cycles
  • RAS precharge: 4 cycles
  • RAS active to precharge: 8 cycles
  • Command rate: 1T (1 cycle)
  • Aluminum heat spreader for thermal diffusion (Black)
  • Latency: 3-8-4-4-1T
  • 2.75V
  • Lifetime Warranty

Geil:

Key Features:
  • Memory amount: 2x 512MB
  • Access time: Hand Picked 3.5ns GeIL Chips
  • 500MHz (PC4000) Unbuffered DDR Modules
  • 6 Layers Ultra Low Noises Shielded PCB board
  • Tin Coated Platinum - Copper Heat Spreader
  • CAS 2.5 7-4-4 Running @ DDR500Mhz PC4000
  • Retail package with neon green clear acrylic case and instructions.
  • 2.65V-2.95V
  • Lifetime Warranty

Kingston:

Key Features:
  • Memory amount: 2x 512MB
  • Access time: 5.0ns Samsung IC's
  • 500MHz (PC4000) Unbuffered DDR Modules
  • CAS latency: 3 clock cycles
  • RAS precharge: 4 cycles
  • RAS active to precharge: 8 cycles
  • Command rate: 1T (1 cycle)
  • Aluminum heat spreader for thermal diffusion (Blue)
  • Latency: 3-8-4-4-1T
  • 2.6V
  • Lifetime Warranty

OCZ Technologies:

Key Features:
  • Memory amount: 2x 512MB
  • Access time: 4.0ns Hyinx IC's
  • 500MHz (PC4000) Unbuffered DDR Modules
  • CAS latency: 2.5 clock cycles
  • RAS precharge: 4 cycles
  • RAS active to precharge: 7 cycles
  • Command rate: 1T (1 cycle)
  • Aluminum heat spreader for thermal diffusion (Black)
  • EVP®(Extended Voltage Protection) Technology allowing up to 3.0 volts DDR while maintaining full warranty
  • Latency: 2.5-7-4-4-1T
  • 2.8V
  • Lifetime Warranty

Both of the OCZ PC-4000 modules use Hynix IC's that have been "customized" by OCZ Technologies and given new speed ratings.

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