In Search of True DDR2 Bleeding Edge Memory
Mushkin DDR2-667's Double-Sided Module With A Need For Speed
The Mushkin modules certainly make a visual statement. They're not necessarily attractive, but they are unusual. The vendor sent us only their "fat" 1 GB modules. This confers the primary advantage that comes from double-sided modules - namely, that they take the edge on speed right out of the box. During our overclocking test this RAM achieved a speed rating of 918 (459 MHz). That's a respectable value but by no means at the top of our class of test candidates.
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Manufacturer Details | |
Website: | mushkin.com |
Speed: | DDR2-667 (PC5300) |
Timings: | CL 5-5-5-15 |
Size: | 1024 MB (2 rank, 4 banks)duble sided |
Label: | 2 GB XP2-5300 Dual Pack (2x1 GB)1121-1 991512 |
Module SPD-Timings | |
DDR2-667 (333 MHz) | CL 5.0-5-5-15 |
DDR2-533 (266 MHz) | CL 4.0-4-4-12 |
Refresh Rate: | 7.8 us, Self-Refresh |
Voltage: | 1.8 - 2.0 V |
Test | |
Test I (default): | DDR2-667, CL 5.0-5-5-15, 1.8V |
Test II (timing): | DDR2-667, CL 4.0-4-4-12, 1.8V |
Test II (overclocking): | DDR2-888@918 (459 MHz) 2.2V |
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