Visiontek Ultimate Performance 12GB / 24GB PC3-14900 CL10 1866mhz Review

1. Introduction2. Visiontek Ultimate Performance 12GB3. Visiontek Ultimate Performance 12GB (Super High Res Gallery)4. System Configuration5. Kitguru Photoshop Benchmark6. AIDA 647. SiSoft Sandra8. 3DStudio Max9. MaxxMem 210. Closing Thoughts11. View All Pages

Today we are using the excellent Asus Rampage III Black Edition X58 motherboard with a Core i7 990x.

When we first started the system, the memory was detected as 1333mhz with timings of 9-9-9-24.

Using the X.M.P Profile correctly adjusted the memory to the right speeds of 1866mhz at timings of 10-10-10-24.

System validation here for 12GB of memory installed.

Sadly no matter how much voltage or how loose we set the timings, the system was not stable at anything above 1866mhz. We tried 11-11-11-30 @ 2000mhz and it still wouldn't help with stability. That said, we didn't expect this kit to overclock as previously 1600mhz has been our best result from leading manufacturers. With three 4GB sticks in an X58 system, overclocking becomes more difficult.

Visiontek actually sent us 2 separate kits of 12GB memory. With both installed for a total of 24GB, the system didn't need any settings loosened which bodes well for system performance junkies who use their main system for high demand professional applications, rather than just gaming.

System validation here for 24gb of memory installed.

Test System:
CPU: Intel Core i7 990x @ 4.8ghz
Motherboard: Asus Rampage III Black Edition
Cooler: Corsair H100 Liquid cooler
Chassis: Lian Li X2000F
Power Supply: ADATA 1200W
Graphics: Nvidia GTX580
Hard Drives: Intel 128GB SSD (Boot), Samsung 2TB (storage), Crucial 128GB SSD.

Comparison memory:
No Brand DDR3 1333mhz 6GB 9-9-9-24
Kingston HyperX T1 12GB 1600mhz 9-9-9-27

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

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