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Today we are using the excellent Asus P8P67 Deluxe Motherboard.
The memory was detected and the correct voltage of 1.5V was applied by default. Overclocking memory with today's Sandybridge motherboards isn't quite as comprehensive as it was in the past due to Sandybridge platform changes.
Validation is available over here. We tried to tighten the RAS and other timings but the system wouldn't boot, even with extra voltage. We did manage to get the Command Rate to 1T however.
By using the built in profiles on the Asus board we set it to 1866mhz, but the system wouldn't boot. We loosened the timings to 10-10-10-30 and applied some extra voltage and the system booted.
Validation at this higher speed is available over here.
Test System:
CPU: Intel Core i7 2600k
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Deluxe
Cooler: Thermaltake Frio OCK
Chassis: Thermaltake Level 10 GT
Power Supply: ADATA 1200W
Graphics: AMD HD6850
Hard Drives: Intel 128GB SSD (Boot), Samsung 2TB (storage), Crucial 128GB SSD.
Comparison memory:
No Brand DDR3 1333mhz 4GB 9-9-9-24
Software:
SiSoft Sandra
Adobe Photoshop CS5 64 bit
3D Studio Max 2011
Aida 64 Extreme Edition
MaxMemm
8GB of performance memory for under £60? can the prices get much better before they go up? I think not.
How long are GSKILL going? have they decent warranty terms in UK? ive always stuck with corsair
Anyone reading this should get some memory NOW, before it rises. and it will soon, trust me
I own GSKILL memory already and its been faultless. I havent tried overclocking mine, but I dont push my system to the limit. happy with the reference speeds
Nothing wrong with gskill, they have some great price deals in the UK right now. worth a purchase. I only have shitty 1333mhz and I need to move up, but im goign to wait until i get a new system. might get 8gb of 2133mhz
Going to get some for my boyfriend for his birthday. thanks
Another great one from the guys. thanks for the r eview
It is worth pointing out to people who dont know that most of the memory on these chips are actually made for companies like gskill and shared with other clients.
Nice review. I have owned three gskill kits for years and none of them have a single issue. Good to see the good price with their product.
I have these fantastic modules running as this article suggested – 1866 Mhz with timings of 9/9/9/28 T1 @1.65v .. Best RAM I’ve ever owned, super fast and 100% stable. I’ve tried many different performance RAM brands (Corsair, OCZ, ect…) And nothing comes close in the Power>Price ratio. G.Skill all the way from now on 🙂