Benchmarks
We ran an array of benchmarks that provided a complete performance analysis of the system that would allow easy comparisons
in future reviews. We have completed these benchmarks at 4500MHz on a completely un-optimized Windows7 install.
3DMark 06
2250 CL9
2133 CL9
1866 CL8
1600 CL7
AIDA 64 READ
AIDA 64 Write
AIDA 64 Copy
AIDA 64 Latency
30775
30407
30377
30291
24647
23968
22429
21463
26754
26185
24550
22167
23580
23229
22798
22181
36.3
37.5
38.7
41.1
Summary
and reached an impressive
2250 MHz at 9-11-9-24.
Interestingly enough this
was not possible initially as
Massman had a brief stint
with them and posted an OC
chart at Hwbot. Somehow,
though we had the distinct
impression motherboard
limitations were to blame.
We immediately reached
better maximum clocks at
lower voltages. In earnest,
however CL 10-11-10-28 is
what will be required for
smooth operation at such
high speeds.
We (Alby in particular)
entered the Geil FFA
competition with this set.
Stage 1 was all about
highest memory frequency.
Reaching 2536MHz on X58
at 1.77Vdimm was already a
treat while 1673MHz CL6-87-18 at 1.8 volts was used for
stage 2 of the competition.
As I wanted to go higher on
the RAM speed for stage 1,
the DMMS were re-tested
adding two G.Skill Snipers
DIMMs. I booted at 2250MHz
and ran a fast SuperPi
32M to check stability
with the Evo Corsa kit.
Looking closer at the CPU-Z
screenshot, I discovered the
CAS Latency remained at 9.
Previously this would have
caused an error within a few
loops with Superpi 32m. Now
however, it completed the
test. We can only vouch for
this kit, but the extra voltage
used has somehow burned
in these ICs in a good way.
Sadly, this was far the
story got, as any higher the
memory could not complete
a Memtest run without
producing errors. With that
said, a nice 117MHz above
the rated speeds, with just
a mediocre voltage increase
looks solid to us.?
[Alby Gramps]
GEIL has delivered a
fine performance kit for
those that want straight
out the box maximum
performance with good
timings. Snooping around
on the internet, this kit
retails at a lower price
to similar offerings from
rival companies. The only
potential drawback would
be the odd colour scheme
of the heat spreader,
that however is a matter
of personal taste. Not
factoring the aesthetics
and purely from a
performance perspective,
these are killer sticks
with a fantastic bang for
buck ratio. So if you are
out looking for a decent
8GB kit, do not overlook
this set.
Would you buy it?
Yes without a doubt
especially at this price.
The Score
9/10
2011 | Issue 17 The OverClocker 21