Here Jabski looks at a 2×2GB DDR3 kit sent over by A-DATA. Read on to see how it fared in the benchmarks.

Let’s start with a little blurb from A-DATA:

“A-DATA Technology Co., Ltd., the global leader in memory products, has again released new DDR3-1600+ under Plus Series right after DDR3-1333+. Since Intel has improved its core technology, most of it could easily overclock to 400 MHz FSB that automatically increase memory clock to DDR3-1600. A-Data DDR3-1600+ is going to be the mainstream of overclock product.

DDR3 memory module consumes 30% less power than DDR2. The main benefit of DDR3 comes from the higher bandwidth made possible by DDR3’s 8 bit deep prefetch buffer, whereas DDR2’s is 4 bits, and DDR’s is 2 bits deep. 

Over the years, A-DATA has built a reputation for consistently high quality. To ensure stable operation over extended periods of usage, the DDR3-1600+ passes burn-in testing and rigorous dual-channel capability testing. The highest quality standards are maintained at every stage in the production process, to create a first-class memory product that combines high stability with high performance. Using a 128MBx8 pin layout, the DDR3-1600+ is available in 2GB (1GBx2) and 4GB (2GBx2) Dual channel kit version. Timing recommendations for overclocking are provided, making it easy for even beginners to implement overclocking.”

That said, let’s have a look at the kit…

Specifications:

Suitable for: Desktop PCs
Module Type: 240Pin Unbuffered-DIMM Non ECC
Capacity Available: 4GB Dual Channel Kit (2GBx2); 2GB Dual Channel Kit (1GBx2)
IC Configuration: 128M x8
Transmission Bandwidth: 12800MB/Sec PC3-12800
Cas Latency Timing: 8-8-8-24
Working Voltage: 1.65V~1.85V

Test Setup:

Motherboard: Asus Maximus Extreme, Intel X38 Chipset.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8600, 45m, E0 Stepping.
PSU: Enermax Galaxy 1000w.

All Sub timings left on Auto.

Testing:

Stock

1.80v

Still at 1.8v - Performance Level 7 (PL7):

1.9v

Still at 1.9v - Performance Level 7 (PL7):

I am afraid it wasn’t stable to do 32m but maybe with some more time spent with sub timings it would pass.

Conclusion:

I am very impressed with this kit. Ideal for gaming or your general usage PC. The one other 2×2GB kit i have ever used really struggled to get near to 800 MHz with 2v through them. this kit can do cas 7 at 1.8v. Pretty impressive. The head room for more MHz once again isnt on par with 2×1Gb kits but as said this would be more suited to a gaming rig or photo editing etc than to hardcore benching.

Many thanks to A-Data for supplying this kit for review http://oc.adata.com.tw.