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G.Skill Ripjaws F3-16000CL9D-8GBRM 2x4GB Memory Review

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:47:56 +0000

As CPU memory controllers continue to become the bottleneck when it comes to overclocking memory, having modules that can keep up has become increasingly important. G.Skill’s Ripjaws modules are currently known as some of the best modules on the market in terms of price and overall performance while offering a good amount of overhead for overclockers. With their new 8GB kit, high capacity, extended performance for current platforms is within reach for everyone.

OCZ Flex EX PC3-17000 8GB CL10 Memory Review

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:54:10 +0000

As memory prices have been falling, manufacturers have jumped on the “more is better” bandwagon and are releasing kits with absolutely massive capacities. In this review we take a look at OCZ’s new Flex EX series which features the best of both worlds: two 4GB modules and a speed rating of PC3-17000 or DDR3-2133 in layman’s terms.

Mushkin Ridgeback PC3-12800 4GB DDR3 Memory Review

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:27:02 +0000

The sub-$150 memory market is thick with products from the likes of Corsair, OCZ, G.Skill, Patriot and so many others. Mushkin is now adding their name to the list with their new Ridgeback series. In this review we take a look at their PC3-12800 4GB kit. Does it have the chops to compete with numerous products which have already entrenched themselves in the market?

G.Skill ECO PC3-12800 CL7 2x2GB Memory Review

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:49:20 +0000

In this day and age, it seems like efficiency is becoming more and more important to consumers and manufacturers are scrambling to release products that cater to this expanding market. In this review we take a look at G.Skill’s ECO series of memory that may not cater to overclockers but they promise to offer class-leading power consumption through the use of the new 1.35V spec for DDR3.

Corsair Dominator GTX2 PC3-18000 CL8 Memory Review

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:34:51 +0000

In the world of extreme overclocking, the best of the best are always looking for the next big thing which will allow them to push their systems to new heights. Corsair has recently introduced a new line of modules which are the epitome of their current Dominator series. Dubbed the GTX2, these are geared to be the best of the best and we see how they perform when pushed to the absolute limits.

G.Skill Trident 6GB PC3-16000 CL9 DDR3 Memory Kit Review

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:01:01 +0000

As the i7 bandwagon marches on, the motherboards and memory associated with the platform have fallen in price to the point where this once-high end option is looking more and more viable for a great many people. Today we take a look at a value-oriented yet overclocker friendly memory kit from G.Skill: the Trident 6GB PC3-16000. Can this kit set a new benchmark when it comes to value for tri channel kits?

OCZ Blade 3x2GB PC3-17000 CL8 Tri Channel Memory Review

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:30:09 +0000

With the recent spat of memory recalls from certain manufacturers, some enthusiast products have been brought under close scrutiny. Luckily, OCZ seems to have been sheltered from the issues and their high end memory kits are still going strong. In this review we take a look at their highest-clocking tri-channel kit: the OCZ Blade PC3-17000. If the stars align, OCZ may have another winner on their hands.

OCZ Blade 3x2GB PC3-16000 CL7 DDR3 Tri Channel Memory Review

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:17:20 +0000

Memory manufacturers have always pushed the limits and few have done more pushing than OCZ. Their new Blade PC3-1600 tri channel kit is made to continue their tradition of offering enthusiasts the best of the best. They have pushed current DDR3 technology to the max but what happens when we push back with some of the most hard-core testing around?

Mushkin Redline Ascent 3x2GB XP3-12800 C6 Memory Review

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:58:35 +0000

Mushkin hasn’t been seen around these parts for quite some time now but they been nonetheless working on some interesting products. One of those is their new Redline Ascent 3x2GB XP3-12800 C6 kit for Intel’s i7 processors. In this review we take these modules to the max with not only our usual suite of benchmarks but also with some extreme liquid nitrogen overclocking.

OCZ 6GB PC3-12800 Platinum Triple Channel Memory Kit Review

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:58:21 +0000

The months since the Intel Core i7 launch have been filled with ups and down in the component industry but one thing has remained a constant: falling DRAM prices. This has lead to triple channel kits becoming more and more affordable. Today we take a look at a sub-$175 tri-channel 1600Mhz kit from none other than OCZ.

Corsair Dominator-GT 3x2GB PC3-15000 Review

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:40:06 +0000

In the battle for memory supremacy, there are those who try and those who succeed. Corsair is one of those companies who succeed in accomplishing the goal of pushing ram speeds to the limit and they has released their new high-end triple channel kits dubbed the Dominator GT. In this review we put one such kit through its paces.

Corsair Dominator 3x2GB PC3-12800 C8 Memory Review

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:41:29 +0000

As we continue our series of tri-channel memory reviews, we come to a company which is synonymous with enthusiast products: Corsair. In this review we will be looking at their new PC3-12800 C8 6GB kit. This kit isn’t targeted at high end overclocking but rather at enthusiasts who want some overclocking headroom and don’t want to spend a small fortune.

G.Skill 3x2GB PC3-12800 Triple Channel DDR3 Kit Review

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:50:43 +0000

With the advent of the Intel i7, triple channel DDR3 is quickly becoming more and more popular. As such, the prices have gradually been decreasing to the point where a good 6GB kit is retailing for slightly above 4GB DDR3 products. Today we will be taking a look at one G.Skill’s more budget-oriented 6GB PC3-12800 kits that promises good overclocking in a relatively inexpensive package.

Mushkin Ascent 2x2GB PC3-12800 Review

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:19:19 +0000

It has been a while since we last saw a Mushkin product here at Hardware Canucks but today they return with a bang. Their new Ascent 2x2GB PC3-12800 DDR3 kit has graced our test bench and we put it through its paces and then some. Let’s check out how this new kit performs!

G.Skill PI 2x2GB PC3-12800 DDR3 Kit Review

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:19:35 +0000

DDR3 has recently begun dropping in price and is looking to make its debut into consumers’ everyday component buying mentality. 2x 2GB kits are becoming more and more affordable as well and today we will be looking at one such product: G.Skill’s PI 2x 2GB PC3-12800 kit.

Corsair Dominator 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-14400 Review

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:42:55 +0000

Corsair has long been known for producing some high-end memory kits and their Dominator line is as good as it gets. Today we take a look at the Dominator DDR3 1800Mhz kit which (while expensive) promises uncompromising performance for consumers who look for the best.

Patriot Viper 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-15000 Review

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:06:11 +0000

Patriot isn’t one of the best-known memory manufacturers around but they have released one of the highest-rated DDR3 kits on the market with their PC3-15000 kit. They have even equipped this kit with their new Viper Fin heat sinks which are one of the more unique cooling solutions we have seen. Can this kit live up to our expectations?

G.Skill DDR3 PC3-12800 2x1GB Kit Review

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:39:29 +0000

G.Skill is not a name we hear much here in Canada but what we do hear of them speaks of high-performance memory which is second to none. In this review we will be looking at their DDR3 PC3-12800 2x1GB kit which looks to offer tons of overclocking headroom. Read on to find how far we pushed this kit…you will be more than surprised.

Super Talent Project X 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-14400 Review

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:18:37 +0000

As DDR3 falls in price, speeds have been increasing at and insane rate. In this review we take a long hard look at Super Talent’s PC3-14400 Project X kit and see if it has the potential to back up its stratoshperic price.

OCZ 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-12800 Platinum EB Review

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:23:54 +0000

We have high hopes for the future of OCZ considering all of their recent purchases but in this review we will be reviewing something from the roots of OCZ’s heritage: performance memory. DDR3 memory has only begun to make its appearance in the overclocking scene but this kit promises to meet every one of our needs.

Mushkin XP2 PC2-8500 Ram

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:24:19 +0000

Are you extreme? Do you want to have the ability to smash world records? Look no further; Mushkin has introduced its new swift kit of memory which is reserved for the most serious of overclockers.

OCZ Platinum Rev.2 PC2-6400 2GB DDR2

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:52:05 +0000

Hardware fanatics are seeking top-performing memory, but are held back by a budget. OCZ once again hopes that they have the answer to this problem They say they focus on what is best for consumers, rather than drawing their attention to profits so we will have to see is this memory performs as well as it looks.

Buffalo Firestix PC2-6400 vs. Crucial Ballistix PC2-8000

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:58:31 +0000

In this review, we will be comparing the performance of a 2X1GB kit of Crucial Ballistix DDR2 1000 with EPP to a 2X1GB kit of Buffalo Firestix DDR2 800. Despite their different frequency ratings, these two kits both contain Micron D9GMH memory chips and should be expected to perform somewhat similarly.