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G.Skill's DDR2-675 Confusing Label
The G.Skill memory module label is downright unconventional: The PC2-5400 designation suggests that the module runs at DDR2-675. In reality, however, it's just another 667 module. To operate at the fast CL3.0 mode, it was necessary to boost input voltage all the way to 2.2 v. The competition does it better.
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G.SKILL | |
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Manufacturer Details | |
Website: | gskill.com |
Speed: | DDR2-675 (PC5400) |
Timings: | CL 4.0-4-4-12 |
Size: | 512 MB (1 rank, 4 banks)single sided |
Label: | F2-5400PHU2-1 GBLADDRII512 MB PC2-5400CL4 4-4-12 1.8-2.0V |
Module SPD-Timings | |
DDR2-667 (333 MHz) | CL 5.0-5-5-15 |
DDR2-533 (266 MHz) | CL 4.0-4-4-12 |
DDR2-400 (200 MHz) | CL 3.0-3-3-9 |
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 3.0-3-3-8, 2.2V |
Test II (overclocking): | DDR2-888@918 (459 MHz) 2.2V |
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