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Mushkin Enhanced XP2-6400 (DDR2-800) 2x1GB Memory Kit
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Performance Summary With its tight timings, at stock voltages the Mushkin RAM could still pull off a 10% overclock. Not bad, but not stellar. Of course, at loose timings and high voltages the memory overclocked much better, hitting 276MHz, or 138% of stock speed. Interestingly enough, the RAM booted past 310MHz, but just wouldn't operate with any stability. Another surprising problem was how it acted when unstable; instead of just throwing errors, the memory crashed hard with blue screens everywhere. It's a little finicky. But, I do suspect that the RAM would happily accept more power, assuming there was adequate cooling. Adequate past 2.4V would probably mean watercooling. Pushing the limits is part of the fun of building a computer, so it's important to check how well memory overclocks. Of course, as with all overclocking, your mileage may vary. We check three things: how high the memory overclocks with tight timings at 2.4 volts, how high the memory overclocks with loose timings at 2.4 volts, and, lastly, how high the memory overclocks at stock timings and voltages. To make sure that the processor is not affecting these results, we use a low multiplier; we underclock it.
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Conclusion It's unfortunate that this memory costs as much as it does. It didn't fly high compared to RAM with smaller price tags. Still, there are other reasons to pick up this kit. It has a great warranty and the fact that Mushkin's facilities are all in the States means that they can respond with service faster than other companies. The company only uses Micron D-9 chips in the RAM, so it has an increased reliability and for-sure overclocking capacity. And, it's got EPP features that many cheaper kits lack. This Enhanced DDR2-800 was, in all cases, a top-tier performer; just not the best. If you want a guarantee, go Mushkin. Pros Above-average stock performance Good overclocker at all timings A little Micron D-9 in every box Cons More expensive than other kits
Page 1: Introduction & The Memory
Page 2: Testing: Synthetic Applications Page 3: Testing: Games Page 4: Performance Summary, Overclocking & Conclusion 
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