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Robert W.

Robert W.

Joined on 07/10/07

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G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL

Pros: This memory, running at 1866MHz (XMP), has survived without an error, 8 hours of Prime 95, and 24 hours of two different memory tests. I am running a i7-2600K CPU at 4.8Ghz (Prime 95 stable) on a ASUS P8Z68 Pro Motherboard. The build was almost too easy!!!!

Cons: None so far

Overall Review: This build was my first build in almost four years when I built two machines with QX9650 Extreme CPU's. This build was much easier and faster. I spent a lot of time four years ago getting 2 GB Corsair DDR3 1800MHz (XMP) memory to work (stable). The G.SKILL 1866MHz (XMP) worked right out of the box with zero problems!!

Works 1st time in XMP!!

G.SKILL TridentX Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 2666 (PC3 21300) Desktop Memory Model F3-2666C11Q-16GTXD
G.SKILL TridentX Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 2666 (PC3 21300) Desktop Memory Model F3-2666C11Q-16GTXD

Pros: Fast! My setup is an ASUS P8Z77-V-Deuxe MB, i7-3770K @ 4.6GHz(P95 stable), Corsair H100 cooler, a CoolerMaster 1200W PS and two GTX 680's in SLI. Except for one experience(see below), G.Skill memory has always worked per spec the first time!

Cons: Cost, No stable OC @ 2800 and above yet

Overall Review: I had originally bought the 2600 version of this memory and could not get a stable XMP OC above 1921 MHz. I talked to Tim(very helpful) at G.SKill and tried everything he suggested(i.e. Vccsa should be @ 1.25v), but still no luck. RMA'd the part back to NewEgg for a refund and decided to buy the 2666MHz set. 2nd time was a charm, and NewEgg really treated me very well during the whole process!!

Very Fast and Reliable

Corsair P256 2.5" 256GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CMFSSD-256GBG2D
Corsair P256 2.5" 256GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CMFSSD-256GBG2D

Pros: I own three of these P256's. I have two in a RAID 0 cofiguration in my ASUS P5E3 Desktop(Win7 64 bit WEI score=7.9). I have another one in my new ASUS G73JH-A1 Laptop(Win7 64 bit WEI score=7.4).

Cons: Price and Babysitting -- you have to ocasionally do a secure erase with G-Parted to get them back to top notch performance. Trim commands work with single drives and Win7, but don't work yet in RAID(multiple drives) cofigurations. I will be very happy when the RAID controllers allow the Trim command to be passed through to the SSD Drives.

Overall Review: They really shine in my ASUS G73JH Laptop!!!

Works great in RAID 0

Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD6000HLHX 600GB 10000 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD6000HLHX 600GB 10000 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: I own two of these. Very fast in RAID 0 configuration. Windows7 64 bit WEI score = 6.3. Fastest hard drives on the planet. They are faster than the 300GB Velociraptors and much faster than the 150GB Velociraptors.

Cons: Pricey

Overall Review: Only my two Corsair SSD P256's in RAID 0(WEI=7.9) beat the WD Drives which is to be expected. But, the SSD's need more babysitting(ocasional G-Parted secure erasing) to keep them at top notch performance.

Works great at 1600 MHz!!!!

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1600C9D G
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1600C9D G

Pros: Works perfectly @ DDR3-1600 @ 1.8v(two sticks). I was able to take this DDR3-1600 (4GB) memory and pair it with Corsair's TW3X4G1800C8DF(4GB) and wind up with 8GB (4 sticks) operating at DDR3 -1600MHz(@1.8v) with my P3E5 Deluxe ASUS Motherboard. I am really pleased with the results!!! QX9650 = 3.8ghZ(9.5x) @1.375v - CPU and Memory Win7 64 bit WEI score = 7.5

Cons: None

Overall Review: This memory(TW3X4G1600C9D G) must be in the black slots and the Corsair TW3X4G1800C8DF must be in the orange slots. Also, Strap must = 333MHz and the FSB must equal 398MHz(max). Ai Clock Twist = Moderate. When the FSB > 398(i.e. 399 MHz or greater), I could not get the computer to post. At 398 MHz (and lower) my computer passed all memory testing and a 24 hour Prime95 torture test. I think the reason for the wall at 399MHz(or greater) is the P5E3 Motherboard tries to implement a Profile(1600 to 1800) at that FSB that doesn't work with 4 sticks. If I can overcome this wall I will report!