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David W.

David W.

Joined on 07/21/03

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OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600LV6GK
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600LV6GK

Pros: This would be a great kit if it was rated at 1333Mhz.

Cons: Could not for the life of me get this RAM to run stable at spec. Apparently I should have read the other reviews since it appears I'm not the only one. Maybe it's just my kit, but LinX would fail consistently after 10-11 minutes even with the VVT set to 1.45 and VDIMM at 1.675. Quite frankly no one should have to raise their VTT that high just to get a RAM to run at stock. OCZ support has been non-existent as well. Really had high hopes for this RAM.

Overall Review: I define stable as being able to pass 15-20 runs of LinX error free. I run Vista and other apps just fine, but I plan to OC so I'm looking for rock solid stability in my RAM before I OC. If you're an average user you can probably apply a less strenuous standard since it's unlikely you will place the kind of strain LinX does on a computer, but I'm a firm believer that something should come as advertised, and this RAM does NOT. I plan returning this kit and purchasing a CS Dominator 6GB kit. Nearly twice as expensive, but if I've learned anything from this it's that you get what you pay for.