The Sorcerer
oh wow...Xenforo!!!
Kingston Taiwan shipped a 8gig PNP Kit with us, 1600MHz CL9 @1.5v kit.
Product packaging, specifications and First Impressions
This kit was officially announced at 25th April.
Features:
[*]JEDEC standard 1.5V ± 0.075V Power Supply
[*]VDDQ=1.5V ± 0.075V
[*]800MHz fCK for 1600Mb/sec/pin
[*]8 independent internal bank
[*]Programmable CAS Latency: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
[*]Posted CAS
[*]Programmable Additive Latency: 0, CL - 2, or CL - 1 clock
[*]Programmable CAS Write Latency(CWL)=8(DDR3- 1600)
[*]8-bit pre-fetch
[*]Burst Length: 8 (Interleave without any limit, sequential with starting address “000” only), 4 with tCCD=4 which does not allow seamless read or write [either on the fly using A12 or MRS]
[*]Bi-directional Differential Data Strobe
[*]Internal(self) calibration : Internal self calibration through ZQ pin (RZQ : 240 ohm ± 1%)
[*]On Die Termination using ODT pin
[*]Average Refresh Period 7.8us at lower than TCASE 85°C, 3.9us at 85°C < TCASE < 95°C
[*]Asynchronous Reset
[*]PCB : Height 1.18” (30.00mm) double side component
[*]RoHS Compliant
PERFORMANCE:
[*]CL(IDD): 9 cycles
[*]Row Cycle Time (tRCmin): 48.125ns (min.)
[*]Refresh to Active/Refresh Command Time (tRFCmin): 160ns
[*]Row Active Time (tRASmin): 33.75ns (min.)
[*]Power: TBD (operating per module)
[*]UL Rating: 94 V - 0
[*]Operating Temperature: 0o C to 85o C
[*]Storage Temperature: -55o C to +100o C
PnP JEDEC TIMING PARAMETERS:
[*]DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9 @1.5V
[*]DDR3-1333 CL8-8-8 @1.5V
[*]DDR3-1066 CL6-6-6 @1.5V
The memory modules have 4GB 512Mx 64-Bit Chips per stick . As its clear on the pictures, it comes with low profile heatspreaders.
Test Setup and Benchmarks
I am not sure if there is any advantage of 2133MHz and for whom?
But judging these kits alone and if you have a need for 8GB kit in your sandybridge rig, this is something you can keep an eye on. Lower the timings a bit and you get some pretty decent bumps for what its worth. Another good thing is that it has low profile heatspreaders and it will not be an obstacle for systems with box-sized coolers with dual fans.
I am having little issues finding Indian pricing for this kit, Indian resellers are not aware of this kit and I've asked couple of distributors who have either referred me to someone else to simply transferred the call.
As far as U.S. prices are concerned, an online store called provantage is selling these for $98.29!
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These memory sticks are "plug and play" kit specifically for Sandybridge Chipset. We'll see how good she is and if she can be fine tuned. Every drop counts, eh?
Product packaging, specifications and First Impressions
This kit was officially announced at 25th April.
*i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k560/HWBBQ2/KHX1600C9D3P1K28G/IMG_1839.jpg*i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k560/HWBBQ2/KHX1600C9D3P1K28G/IMG_1840.jpg
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Features:
[*]JEDEC standard 1.5V ± 0.075V Power Supply
[*]VDDQ=1.5V ± 0.075V
[*]800MHz fCK for 1600Mb/sec/pin
[*]8 independent internal bank
[*]Programmable CAS Latency: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
[*]Posted CAS
[*]Programmable Additive Latency: 0, CL - 2, or CL - 1 clock
[*]Programmable CAS Write Latency(CWL)=8(DDR3- 1600)
[*]8-bit pre-fetch
[*]Burst Length: 8 (Interleave without any limit, sequential with starting address “000” only), 4 with tCCD=4 which does not allow seamless read or write [either on the fly using A12 or MRS]
[*]Bi-directional Differential Data Strobe
[*]Internal(self) calibration : Internal self calibration through ZQ pin (RZQ : 240 ohm ± 1%)
[*]On Die Termination using ODT pin
[*]Average Refresh Period 7.8us at lower than TCASE 85°C, 3.9us at 85°C < TCASE < 95°C
[*]Asynchronous Reset
[*]PCB : Height 1.18” (30.00mm) double side component
[*]RoHS Compliant
PERFORMANCE:
[*]CL(IDD): 9 cycles
[*]Row Cycle Time (tRCmin): 48.125ns (min.)
[*]Refresh to Active/Refresh Command Time (tRFCmin): 160ns
[*]Row Active Time (tRASmin): 33.75ns (min.)
[*]Power: TBD (operating per module)
[*]UL Rating: 94 V - 0
[*]Operating Temperature: 0o C to 85o C
[*]Storage Temperature: -55o C to +100o C
PnP JEDEC TIMING PARAMETERS:
[*]DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9 @1.5V
[*]DDR3-1333 CL8-8-8 @1.5V
[*]DDR3-1066 CL6-6-6 @1.5V
The memory modules have 4GB 512Mx 64-Bit Chips per stick . As its clear on the pictures, it comes with low profile heatspreaders.
Test Setup and Benchmarks
*i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k560/HWBBQ2/KHX1600C9D3P1K28G/5b1e824d.jpg
AIDA64 Memory Benchmark
*spreadsheets.google.com/a/hardwarebbq.com/spreadsheet/oimg?key=0ApTeq9VLJF0pdHB0MEJQc1JDZGRxSkQzSjh3ZFh2UkE&oid=15&zx=kbolkr3g2q4w
After scrapping down few timings, it shows a good enough boost. I wanted to get CL8 but it just didn't go that way, even with 1.6v.
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PC Mark Vantage Memories Benchmark
*spreadsheets.google.com/a/hardwarebbq.com/spreadsheet/oimg?key=0ApTeq9VLJF0pdHB0MEJQc1JDZGRxSkQzSjh3ZFh2UkE&oid=16&zx=bt421ejvi7kz
ConclusionAIDA64 Memory Benchmark
*spreadsheets.google.com/a/hardwarebbq.com/spreadsheet/oimg?key=0ApTeq9VLJF0pdHB0MEJQc1JDZGRxSkQzSjh3ZFh2UkE&oid=15&zx=kbolkr3g2q4w
After scrapping down few timings, it shows a good enough boost. I wanted to get CL8 but it just didn't go that way, even with 1.6v.
---
PC Mark Vantage Memories Benchmark
*spreadsheets.google.com/a/hardwarebbq.com/spreadsheet/oimg?key=0ApTeq9VLJF0pdHB0MEJQc1JDZGRxSkQzSjh3ZFh2UkE&oid=16&zx=bt421ejvi7kz
I am not sure if there is any advantage of 2133MHz and for whom?
But judging these kits alone and if you have a need for 8GB kit in your sandybridge rig, this is something you can keep an eye on. Lower the timings a bit and you get some pretty decent bumps for what its worth. Another good thing is that it has low profile heatspreaders and it will not be an obstacle for systems with box-sized coolers with dual fans.
I am having little issues finding Indian pricing for this kit, Indian resellers are not aware of this kit and I've asked couple of distributors who have either referred me to someone else to simply transferred the call.
As far as U.S. prices are concerned, an online store called provantage is selling these for $98.29!
