Kingston HyperX DDR2 PC2-9200 2Gb kit
"Kingston HyperX DDR2 PC2-9200 2Gb Kits are a must for any overclocking enthusiast who's still using DDR2 motherboards. It's capable of running even higher, reaching 1200Mhz easily ... "
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Introduction
Kingston HyperX PC2-9200 ... Die Hard DDR2 fans will love it
Introduction
This year, we have seen numerous new companies selling memory products, but none has the reputation and huge success of Kingston. By now, you should know that Kingston Technologies is among the most successful memory manufacturer in the World. Its success is mirrored by their products they manufacture and sell. By purchasing Kingston memory, you are pretty much guarranteed a product that offers excellent quality, compatibility and performance. For more information about Kingston Technologies, here's a little blurb taken from their website ...
"Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s independent memory leader. Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston® now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and cell phones. In 2007, the company's sales exceeded $4.5 billion. With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs more than 4,500 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine, Kingston’s tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in its people is essential, and each employee is a vital part of Kingston’s success. "
Contrary to what's been said, sales of DDR2 ram is still very strong, and it will remain so for at least the next 12 months. That's not to say that DDR3 hasn't gained any ground. In fact, since its less than successful launch
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There are still a huge market for DDR2 memory, and manufacturers are forever producing higher speed DDR2 to satisfy the demands of both the mainstream user and enthusiasts. However, for many enthusiasts, the limiting factor with DDR2 ram is the speed. Right now the highest speed available for DDR2 is 1200Mhz, and that's an unofficial specification of JEDEC, the governing body for memory standards.
If you're not too sure how DDR2 memory is labelled or classified, then here's a list below for a quick quide to some DDR2 terminology ... More information can be found HERE
- PC2-4200 : DDR2-533 : 133FSB : 266Mhz
- PC2-5300 : DDR2-667 : 166FSB : 333Mhz
- PC2-6400 : DDR2-800 : 200FSB : 400Mhz
- PC2-8000 : DDR2-1000 : 250FSB : 500Mhz
- PC2-8500 : DDR2-1066 : 266FSB : 533Mhz
- PC2-9200 : DDR2-1150: 287FSB : 575Mhz **
- PC2-10000 : DDR2-1200 : 300FSB : 600Mhz **
** Unofficial DDR2 specifications
In this review, we'll be taking a look at the Kingston HyperX DDR2 PC2-9200 2Gb Kit. Kingston are among of the first manufacturer to produce and release DDR2 memory with a rating of PC2-9200. These modules are specified to run at 1150Mhz, with timings of 5-5-5-15, and should easily overclock to 1200Mhz. They also feature Kington's distinctive blue heat spreader with that famous HyperX logo.
We expect these modules to perform extremely well, especially in the overclocking department. We'll be testing these modules on our test rig, which includes an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ default 2.4Ghz, Asus Maximus II Formula (P45) motherboard, a Radeon HD3870 graphics card, PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 860W PSU and a 24" Samsung SyncMAster 245B LCD monitor.
Anyway, enough talk ... let's take a closer look at the specifications ...
