G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz RipjawsX Review

1. Introduction2. G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz RipjawsX3. Testing Methodology and Setup4. Kitguru Photoshop Benchmark5. AIDA 646. SiSoft Sandra7. 3D Studio Max 20118. MaxxMem 29. Closing Thoughts10. View All Pages

Today we are using the excellent Asus P8P67 Deluxe Motherboard.

The memory was detected and the correct voltage of 1.5V was applied by default. Overclocking memory with today's Sandybridge motherboards isn't quite as comprehensive as it was in the past due to Sandybridge platform changes.

Validation is available over here. We tried to tighten the RAS and other timings but the system wouldn't boot, even with extra voltage. We did manage to get the Command Rate to 1T however.

By using the built in profiles on the Asus board we set it to 1866mhz, but the system wouldn't boot. We loosened the timings to 10-10-10-30 and applied some extra voltage and the system booted.

Validation at this higher speed is available over here.

Test System:
CPU: Intel Core i7 2600k
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Deluxe
Cooler: Thermaltake Frio OCK
Chassis: Thermaltake Level 10 GT
Power Supply: ADATA 1200W
Graphics: AMD HD6850
Hard Drives: Intel 128GB SSD (Boot), Samsung 2TB (storage), Crucial 128GB SSD.

Comparison memory:
No Brand DDR3 1333mhz 4GB 9-9-9-24

Software:
SiSoft Sandra
Adobe Photoshop CS5 64 bit
3D Studio Max 2011
Aida 64 Extreme Edition
MaxMemm

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