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OCZ DDR2 PC2-9200 FlexXLC expands DDR2 Boundaries

Memory by thorgal @ 2007-01-23

The last few months have been rather turbulent in memory land. Several new modules have been introduced to the market, some of which are quite revolutionary. Of course, OCZ could not fall behind, and has introduced a new top end memory module with a totally new design, and we spent some quality time with it, can it beat our reigning overclocking champ?

Performance at 1066Mhz DDR

1066Mhz memory performance

Let's have a look at the 1066Mhz memory strap next. The memory is running at 4-4-4-18 latencies in this case:

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Our test memory managed to secure two wins out of ten tests this time, but what's even more important: in almost all tests the OCZ PC9200 FlexXLC is among the top performers, only marginally outpaced by the Corsair Dominator (the best overall performer for the 1066Mhz setting).

Next up is the OC performance of the modules ->

Comment from SuAside @ 2007/01/24

DDR2 promised us low power use & lower heat specs

now we've got DDR2 with not only huge heatsinks à la Corsair, but with stock watercooling ^^

Comment from jmke @ 2007/01/24

time for DDR3

Comment from thorgal @ 2007/01/24

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuAside

DDR2 promised us low power use & lower heat specs

now we've got DDR2 with not only huge heatsinks �* la Corsair, but with stock watercooling ^^

It's all micron's fault

No seriously, as long as there are enthusiasts, memory will be built to exceed JEDEC specs. THe same will be true for DDR3 imho.

Comment from Rutar @ 2007/01/24

I think Core 2 is to blame, if we could use lower dividers we wouldn't need such high frequency memory for overclocking,

Comment from jmke @ 2007/01/24

I can push my mainboard way beyond spec FSB wise without even reaching rated PC2-6400 speed...divider options on 975 chipset are sufficient;

Comment from SuAside @ 2007/01/24

Quote:

Originally Posted by thorgal

No seriously, as long as there are enthusiasts, memory will be built to exceed JEDEC specs. THe same will be true for DDR3 imho.

of course, but usually that's also a sign that the next generation of technology should be ready for release soon (or there'll be trouble

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Originally Posted by jmke

I can push my mainboard way beyond spec FSB wise without even reaching rated PC2-6400 speed...divider options on 975 chipset are sufficient;

well, solo my memory goes well over the 6400 speeds and so does the CPU, but cant get it over 400 in 1:1.

but that has nothing to do with divider options, of course.

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