Tight CL4 Timings On DDR3 Memory Is Possible!

The Test System

Before we look at the numbers here is a brief glance at the test system that was used.

All testing was done on a fresh install of Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit. All benchmarks were completed on the desktop with no other software programs running. All of the modules were run in dual channel mode with a 120mm fan placed on top of them to keep them cool. The XFX GeForce 8800 GTX used ForceWare 169.12 video card drivers and the ASUS P5E3 motherboard using BIOS version 0702, which was the most recent available when testing was done.

Memory Settings: (The Processor was set to 450MHz FSB x 8 Multiplier = 3.6GHz on all kits)

• 1800MHz @ 7-7-7-20 1T with 2.0V
• 1350MHz @ 7-7-7-20 1T with 2.0V
• 1350MHz @ 4-4-4-12 1T with 2.3V

Here is the Intel X38 Express DDR3 Test platform:

DDR3 Test Platform
Component	Brand/Model	Live Pricing
Processor	Intel Core 2 QX9770	Click Here
Motherboard	ASUS P5E3 Deluxe	Click Here
Memory	Corsair DDR3 1800C7	Click Here
Video Card	XFX GeForce 8800 GTX	Click Here
Hard Drive	Western Digital RaptorX 150GB	Click Here
Cooling	Corsair Nautilus 500	Click Here
Power Supply	Corsair HX620W	Click Here
Operating System	Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit	Click Here