In Search of True DDR2 Bleeding Edge Memory

Samsung DDR2-667: Conservative RAM Sans Overclocking

Samsung brought up the rear in our tests. Overclocking is out of the question in principle - this RAM barely broke the 800 mark in our overclocking tests (it posted a speed of 812 or 406 MHz). In standard mode, these modules amble along only in the relatively slow CL4.0 mode. But the vendor's target market is clear and unmistakable: Their modules are built for the OEM sector, and leave enthusiasts out of the picture.

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Samsung
Manufacturer Details
Website:samsung.com
Speed:DDR2-667 (PC5300)
Timings:CL 5.0-5-5-5-12
Size:512 MB (1 rank, 4 banks)single sided
Label:512 MB 1Rx8 PC2-5300U-555-12-D3CN M378T6553CZ3-CE6 0546
Module SPD-Timings
DDR2-667 (333 MHz)CL 5.0-5-5-13
DDR2-533 (266 MHz)CL 4.0-4-4-11
DDR2-400 (200 MHz)CL 3.0-3-3-8
Refresh Rate:7.8 us, Self-Refresh
Voltage:1.8 V
Test
Test I (default):DDR2-667, CL 5.0-5-5-13, 1.8V
Test II (timing):DDR2-667, CL 4.0-4-4-12, 1.8V
Test II (overclocking):DDR2-800@812 (406 MHz) 2.2V

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