Separating The Wheat from the Chaff: The Latest DDR2 Modules Tested

GeIL PC2-5300

The modules from the maker GeIL reached us in a nice-looking retail package. Labeled as PC2-5300, at that speed they can deal with class-standard CL4-4-4-12 timings. As is typical with DDR2 modules, no manner of heat spreader does much good, but the chips' low supply voltage of 1.8V to 2.0V means they only get lukewarm anyway. Nevertheless, GeIL made some effort to make the modules look classy, and indeed they make a good impression.

Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.