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

PDP Patriot PDC22G4200 XBLK

Things get really interesting at DDR2-667 and DDR2-710. Not only did the memory pair handle these two settings with no problems; they could also run at those speeds with CL4-3-3-10 and CL4-3-3-12 timings, respectively - a feat that is thus far unparalleled.

Unlike the other DIMMs in this comparison test, the Patriot modules are not 512 MB sticks, but rather 1 GB per module. The dual-channel kit is therefore not just fast, but also features enough memory for both enthusiasts and professional users.

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.