ADATA 8GB 2000 XPG DDR3 Memory Review Version 2.0 (AX3U2000GC4G9B-DG2)

1. Introduction2. ADATA 8GB 2000 XPG DDR3 V23. Testing Methodology4. KitGuru Photoshop Benchmark5. AIDA 646. SiSoft Sandra7. 3D Studio Max 20118. Cinebench R11.5 64 bit9. Closing Thoughts10. View All Pages

This is the first time we have reviewed an ADATA Gaming Series memory kit and our impressions are positive. We deliberately selected a lesser known motherboard from Sapphire to see how compatible the memory would be. We have had other memory from well known manufacturers cause problems in this particular motherboard. While the XMP profile was picked up at slightly slower speeds, a little manual adjustment was all it took for us to get it running at specification.

The ADATA 8GB 2000 XPG DDR3 memory allows for some additional overclocking – right up to 2100mhz if you play a little with the voltages and considering the density, this is very impressive. Our testing shows that moving from standard 1333mhz memory to a performance related 2000mhz kit offers tangible benefits, especially when using system bandwidth intensive programs such as Adobe Photoshop and 3D Studio Max.

There is no doubting that the memory market is exceptionally crowded now, with manufacturers trying to tempt enthusiast consumers with high levels of performance combined with competitive pricing. This is when the ADATA 8GB 2000 XPG really shines, because at £140 including VAT this is clearly one of the better deals on the market, especially as 4GB really should be considered as almost entry level in 2011.

When compared against other leading 8GB memory kits available in the UK right now, the 8GB Corsair Vengeance memory for example is the same price but rated at a slightly slower 1866mhz. The heatspreaders on the ADATA modules are also slightly smaller allowing the Noctua NH D14 to be fitted.

Pros:

• 8GB means a high level of future proofing with the option to double this at a later date
• high quality Hynix modules onboard
• 2100mhz is possible with the right settings and voltage
• This kit supports voltages right up to 1.75v
• small heatspreader design allows for any CPU cooler to be fitted

Cons:

• We would like to see tighter timings in the future

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