Seven 8 GB DDR3 Memory Kits For Your AMD A75 Motherboard

Name: Mushkin Redline DDR3-1600 CAS 7 - Seven 8 GB DDR3 Memory Kits For Your AMD A75 Motherboard
Author: Thomas Soderstrom

by Thomas Soderstrom September 4, 2011 at 11:00 PM

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Mushkin Redline DDR3-1600 CAS 7

The only DDR3-1600 CAS 7 set in today’s review, Mushkin’s Redline 997000 is prepared to go up against Geil’s DDR3-1866 CAS 9 in the frequency-versus-timings competition.

Mushkin’s Redline uses old-fashioned cast aluminum heat spreaders to create a look as striking as its combination of frequency and timings. This type of cooling costs a little more, but Mushkin obviously believes it will pay off with increased performance.

DDR3-1066 CAS 7 defaults are par for the course with our A75-based motherboard, but Mushkin knows that its performance users won’t settle for defaults.

Intel-based platforms can take advantage of the 997000’s XMP 1600 profile, while AMD users must plug the same settings into their motherboards manually. The approved voltage for this performance level is 1.65 V, though we’re going to promote longevity on our 32 nm CPU by using 1.60 V.

Mushkin DRAM includes a lifetime warranty to the holder of the original sales receipt.

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Thomas Soderstrom @hardware_tom

Thomas Soderstrom is a Senior Staff Editor at Tom's Hardware US. He tests and reviews cases, cooling, memory and motherboards.

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hmp_goose

Where's the CAS7 DDR3-1333? Many of us are still trying to pin down how important timing are in the scheme of things …
_Pez_

Cool Review !! I liked it ! this review enforced my decision to choose Adata Ram-.
whysobluepandabear

hmp_gooseWhere's the CAS7 DDR3-1333? Many of us are still trying to pin down how important timing are in the scheme of things …

They're not.

You're better off buying value RAM with decent timings and throwing that extra $$$ into a GPU. I promise your FPS will improve more that way.
Crashman

424896 said:

Where's the CAS7 DDR3-1333? Many of us are still trying to pin down how important timing are in the scheme of things …

CAS 7? Most of the modules were tested at DDR3-1333 CAS 6.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/llano-apu-memory-performance,3017-10.html

Please read the article, thanks!
Rizlla

I have been looking at those Corsair kits for an upgrade and it's good to know they are approved.
beenthere

As has been known for quite some time, there is virtually no performance gain on DDR3 RAM with lower CAS because DDR3 has plenty of bandwidth and frequency. The higher the frequency the lower the cycle time in real time, thus CAS 7 vs. CAS 9 is totally insignificant in system performance.
ojas

Is it a valid conclusion that, if the 8GB kits are good, then the corresponding 4GB and 2GB kits would be good to? Or will pricing make a difference there?
ChromeTusk

470010 said:

I have been looking at those Corsair kits for an upgrade and it's good to know they are approved.

Wish I found that Corsair CAS8 kit, but I did find the CAS9 version for $50, no rebate or shipping.
nforce4max

I bought the cheaper version G.SKill kit for $59 oh well :s can't wait for prices to drop again for a little splurge
Yuka

Nice review guys!

I got the HyperX modules the A8 and the Vengeance are on my main rig. Now, I'm still intrigued about unganged when using a 4 module MoBo. I got the A8 with 4 modules in unganged at 1600 CL9 and it runs pretty well, but i wonder how that compares to this 2 modules MoBo.

Cheers!
cypeq

I think the black horse here is 30-40$ 1333 value ram.

Still llano isn't strong enough to give any reason for faster twice as expensive (or more) rams.

IMHO who the hell would like to buy 60$ ram for a budget apu targeted more at htpc than anything.
P.S. 8GB of RAM in htpc or lowend rig *poke in the head*
Krnt

Uhhh... I have recently bought some cheaper 4GB Mushkin Redline 997013 1600 7-8-7-24 with the Frostbite Head spreader and lower voltage at Newegg, for $44 + shipping, I felt that was a good choice for the price.
Crashman

cypeqI think the black horse here is 30-40$ 1333 value ram.Still llano isn't strong enough to give any reason for faster twice as expensive (or more) rams.IMHO who the hell would like to buy 60$ ram for a budget apu targeted more at htpc than anything. P.S. 8GB of RAM in htpc or lowend rig *poke in the head*

The CPU in that APU is a fairly good one, not everyone needs a graphics card.
jhansonxi

WhysoBluepandabearThey're not. You're better off buying value RAM with decent timings and throwing that extra $$$ into a GPU. I promise your FPS will improve more that way.

I agree more or less. I would rather get non-registered ECC memory and a good video card. An FPS or two isn't going to affect me much. Was burned by factory-overclocked DDR2 that started failing randomly after a few months. I decided that my data was a lot more important than speed.
SteelCity1981

8gb of DDR3 is soo cheap now there isn't a reason to not buy 8gb of DDR3.
americanbrian

Why choose the A6 with its less demanding GPU part? Surely the A8 line would be a more suitable testbed?
Crashman

americanbrianWhy choose the A6 with its less demanding GPU part? Surely the A8 line would be a more suitable testbed?

Different editors get different CPUs and rarely complain about the supplier's decision.
cypeq

CrashmanThe CPU in that APU is a fairly good one, not everyone needs a graphics card.

What is your point ? This article was not about CPU neither my comment .
Focus of this article was that expensive as hell ram will boost your graphical experience with integrated GPU. In my opinion gains do not justify the price mere 4 fps?
Next generation will bring more muscle to the stage article like that may be justified then. For now I'd advice everyone unsure to go with quality value ram and spend extra money towards stronger processor.

Still results here are staggering compared to regular desktop setups where highend +100$ rams give marginal (bellow 1fps) advantage over 1333 cl9 value rams.
daglesj

You cant deny this review (and any RAM review these days) is a total waste of life.
Crashman

cypeqWhat is your point ? This article was not about CPU neither my comment .Focus of this article was that expensive as hell ram will boost your graphical experience with integrated GPU. In my opinion gains do not justify the price mere 4 fps?Next generation will bring more muscle to the stage article like that may be justified then. For now I'd advice everyone unsure to go with quality value ram and spend extra money towards stronger processor.Still results here are staggering compared to regular desktop setups where highend +100$ rams give marginal (bellow 1fps) advantage over 1333 cl9 value rams.

I think this is relevant:

You have a good CPU for an upper-mainstream system in that APU. That justifies the extra capacity. If you're a "casual" gamer, you also have a "barely acceptable" GPU. That justifies the extra performance.
monkeysweat

another confirmation that even though ram is important to a system, it is usually not going to be something worth upgrading speed to make your system go faster,, usually it is just better to add more...maybe a test setup for 4/8/16 GB to see what is best to run with on a fusion system and if timings affect the speed with lower amounts of ram....
maxinexus

I would choose Corsair but I'm still rocking on DDR2. No need to upgrade yet..unless bulldozer is out and levels with i5/i7
CaedenV

Once again we find that ram speed makes little to no difference with DDR3. Glad to see it confirmed again before I do my next build
Niva

Over the years I've been let down by just about all ram manufacturers except for kingston. Usually their RAM is more expensive, not as aggressively clocked by default, but it has NEVER failed me. I pay for that and don't even look back.

Of course that might change with my next Kingston modules, but so far my experience has been a perfect 4/4.