GSkill F2-CL4D 2GB report

El<(')>Maxi · Jan 29, 2007

Hi guys,

GSkill recently sent me an F2-CL4D-2GBHK kit for evaluation. This memory features two 1GB PC26400 4-4-3-5 @ 400mhz 2.0V - 2.1V. For testing I decided to illustrate memory performance running both 1T & 2T command rates. Lets see what these modules look like.

Setup
Intel X6800 cooled with Tuniq Tower
P5N32-E stock BIOS 602
GSkill PC26400 F2-CL4D-2GBHK
BFG 8800GTX
PCP&C 1KW-SR

SPD Info - BIOS Defaults

El<(')>Maxi · Jan 29, 2007

1T Testing 4-4-3-5 400Mhz FSB

433 4-4-3-5 1T Super PI 32M

433 4-4-3-5 1T 3DMark 06

433 4-4-3-5 1T 3DMark 05

433 4-4-3-5 1T 3DMark 03

433 4-4-3-5 1T EVEREST Trial

461 4-4-3-5 1T Super PI 2M
Partially stable highest 1T frequency

There we're several level's of stability higher than 433 however 433 was the realistic limit for me on this platform. Overall performance @ 433Mhz 1T quite interestingly is faster than several of the 513FSB 480mhz frequency tests as you will see later on

El<(')>Maxi · Jan 29, 2007

2T Testing 4-4-3-5 400Mhz FSB

480 4-4-3-5 2T Super PI 32M

480 4-4-3-5 2T 3DMark 06 CPU stability

480 4-4-3-5 2T 3DMark 05

480 4-4-3-5 2T 3DMark 03

480 4-4-3-5 2T Everest Trial Version

480 4-4-3-5 2T Orthos 3 Hours

El<(')>Maxi · Jan 29, 2007

2T Testing 4-4-3-5 514Mhz FSB

480 4-4-3-5 2T Super PI 32M

480 4-4-3-5 2T 3DMark 05

480 4-4-3-5 2T 3DMark 03

480 4-4-3-5 2T Everest Trial Version

While I wasn't able to complete 3DMark 06 or much past 20min of Orthos at these settings I still consider this impressive.

Conclusion:

This is fun memory to play with. Heat is absolutely not a concern as even at 2.4V the spreaders are cool to the touch, perfect for in-case

overclocking. When I get a chance I'll open up the timings up and and see what kind of CL5 frequencies they can attain - we've already seen some nice results with these. Price-wise these are attractive but it's not hard to look good when high-end ram costs alot more. I'd like to thank GSkill for giving me the opportunity to evaluate this kit and I encourage anyone looking for good overclocking ram without the sky-high price to give these a shot.

greenmaji · Jan 29, 2007

Hay maxi.. Did the Abit overclock freqency as well as the P5N32-E SLI (2T + of course)?

sofarfrome · Jan 29, 2007

very nice

Are these available in the US yet?

El<(')>Maxi · Jan 29, 2007

Yes they are for sale right now sofar.

maji I didn't get to test these on the MAX but I'll bet the performance is very similar.

Gautam · Jan 29, 2007

How about 4-4-4, and are you sure all that vdimm's necessary?

rumking · Apr 3, 2007

dude, how do you keep ur cpu so cool. 34 deg after 3dmark??? im lucky to keep it under 67 and i have a 4300.

One Bull · Apr 3, 2007

He's using a tt120, and it's prolly not right after the run that he took the screenshot

inkfx · Apr 3, 2007

Actually, he says its running on a Tuniq Tower 120. Very impressive memory indeed. What ICs do these sticks use?

Here is a newegg link. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114

dudleycpa · Apr 3, 2007

Thanks El<(')>Maxi.

I'll use these in my next build. If I could only figure out what MB/GPU to use.

I never knew Gskill stands for "Great Skill in Memory World".

clo007 · Apr 3, 2007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...mpareItemList=N82E16820231065,N82E16820231114
Which is better overall?

rumking · Apr 3, 2007

They are high binned ProMOS chips. I have a set of these and love it. Although I didnt know I could use 1T. maybe that explains why it seems my sytem is not very snappy. I'll try it out later.

As for the TT120, I'm guessing its an open-aired case that was used for benching.

QuicKSwitcH · Apr 3, 2007

would these be better than http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5162136

El<(')>Maxi · Apr 13, 2007

Kinda forgot about this thread

All these benches were done with the board tabletopped, ie not in a case. I always bench that way so everything stays cooler and you can reach better overclocks with stability. Yes these are using Promos chips.

I'd stick with the CL4D's clo007.

Quick I am not familiar with those so we need someone else to answer this one for you.

Super Nade · Apr 13, 2007

Maxi, I hope you sent this to the front page? If not let me know.

I'd be interested to see how long these modules will live at 2.4V. That is kinda high for DDR2.

El<(')>Maxi · Apr 14, 2007

Super Nade said:
Maxi, I hope you sent this to the front page? If not let me know.

You mean email Joe?

krag · Apr 14, 2007

We like brother Maxi! Looks like some very nice ram. :bday:

The 1T OC is off the hook!

10,831 Everest points is unstinkin' believable! WoooooHHHHoooooo! :thup:

Super Nade · Apr 14, 2007

El<(')>Maxi said:
You mean email Joe?

Yes. The ram looks good and I like the tight timings. What is that tool to display detailed SPD info i.e the tRFC table?

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