OCZ & Patriot PC3-16000 2GB Memory Kit Reviews

• MadShrimps: OCZ DDR3 PC3-16000 Flex II Water Cooled Memory Review:
  
  

  “Back to our memory now. Actually, the memory itself was a dream to work with. After we solved the multiplier glitch with the motherboard, the memory moved to 2Ghz without complaining. It actually felt like it was barely stretching its legs. 1.85 Volts was enough to reach 2Ghz, and though our motherboard wouldn't play getting higher, I have no doubt the memory is capable of more. Instead, we shaved of a cycle of the TRP latency, improving bandwidth a little more. Although OCZ does not advertise this Samsung-based memory as low latency, they are quite capable of it. The modules cannot go as low as the Micron-based chips - they are a little picky on the TRCD latency - but on the other hand they are never at a great distance. Where the Sammy's really shine is in the high frequency though, and as I already mentioned, 2 Ghz is no problem at all.”

  
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• Virtual-Hideout: Patriot Viper 2GB DDR3-2000MHz Memory Review:
  
  

  
  
  “A maximum memory frequency of 2148 MHz was achieved on the Zotac 790i SLI Ultra which is still insane as far as memory frequencies go. The memory timings had to be relaxed just a bit to maintain this frequency. On the plus side, the kit maintained 2100 MHz at 9-9-9-27 with extra voltage. If you have an EVGA 790i, you're results may be even better.
  
  Heck, the kit even seemed to hold 2000 MHz at a 1T Command Rate, though it has been strongly discouraged by the "powers that be" since it's running out of spec and would eventually break down. Getting it there wasted a lot time finding the right memory settings and voltages, not to mention wasn't achievable on all the boards. To be honest, comparing 1T to 2T, the results aren't dramatic enough to warrant all the trouble of risking the life of the memory kit. Overclocking fanatics, beware!”

  
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