SlashGear Japan
Kingston is one of the major PC memory makers and they’ve been catering to the enthusiast market for some time now with their HyperX lineup. Recently I received a pair of HyperX PC9600 (KHX9600D2K2/2G)sticks that Kingston claim are capable of running at 1.2Ghz.
It’s an overclocker’s dream to have such high-speed memory, especially given they’re meant to consume just 1.8 Volts. Let’s take a look at the detailed specs:
• Power supply : Vdd: 1.8V ± 0.1V, Vddq: 1.8V ± 0.1V
• Double-data-rate architecture; two data transfers per clock cycle
• Bidirectional data strobe(DQS)
• Differential clock inputs(CK and CK)
• DLL aligns DQ and DQS transition with CK transition
• Programmable Read latency 5 (clock)
• Burst Length: 4, 8 (Interleave/nibble sequential)
• Programmable Burst type (sequential & interleave)
• Timing Reference: 5-5-5-15 at 1.8V / 5-5-5-15 at 2.3 – 2.35V
• Edge aligned data output, center aligned data input Auto & Self refresh, 7.8us refresh interval (8K/64ms refresh)
• Serial presence detect with EEPROM
• High Performance Heat Spreader
• PCB : Height 1.180” (30.00mm), single sided component
Our setup consisted of two pieces of 1GB HyperX 9600, with SPD programmed according to JEDEC standard latency of 800Mhz with timing of 5-5-5-15.
We ran tests and overclocks with this memory without raising any voltage to see how much improvement you can get over standard RAM.
Our test Setup:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 6600
Motherboard: Abit AB9 Pro
Graphics Card: PNY 8800GTS 640MB
Hard Drive: Raptor 150GB 10K RPM
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12 SS-650HT / 650 Watts
Benchmark:
We tested the RAM with default clock speed at DDR2-800 (3-3-3-6) based on SPD against itself running at DDR2-1200 (5-5-5-15).
Conclusion:
Having RAM capable of reaching high speeds is one of the key factors when you want to reach the highest echelons of overclocking. Running the HyperX at 1200Mhz, we saw an increase in performance of roughly 18 percent.
While the 2GB kit retailed at $525 at its release back in December 2006, looking at retail pricing now I’m sure you could pick it up for much less. True, it’s still a premium price to pay for overclockers who want to push their system to the max, but if you do have the dough then this is the perfect RAM for you to hit the highest FSB.
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9 Responses to “Kingston HyperX PC9600 DDR2-1200 Review”
Vincent Nguyen May 11, 2007
having super fast RAM is always a wonderful thing for your desktop! very nice review.
NeutralJohn May 22, 2007
What motherboards would be the best match performance wise with the PC9600?
NeutralEwdison Then May 22, 2007
Hi John, I use Abit AB9 Pro when i run the test, at first i put it in Intel board 975, but didnt do so well (a lot of blue screenie)
Another good match is asus P5K, i heard a lot of good one on this board, it also uses 965
NeutralModQueen May 22, 2007
[quote comment="22555"]Hi John, I use Abit AB9 Pro when i run the test, at first i put it in Intel board 975, but didnt do so well (a lot of blue screenie)
Another good match is asus P5K, i heard a lot of good one on this board, it also uses 965[/quote]
Abit is pretty good, but i would suggest Asus new P5K for better overclockability
Neutralsharkboy May 30, 2007
I am going to run it with the Asus P5n32-E-SLI running the nForce 680i chipset. I will let you know how it works out.
NeutralLucas May 30, 2007
[quote comment="22829"]I am going to run it with the Asus P5n32-E-SLI running the nForce 680i chipset. I will let you know how it works out.[/quote]
Thanks Sharkboy, i’m really wanting to find the perfect mobo for this ram
Neutralstach_ September 7, 2007
Has anyone tested these beauties on EVGA nForce 680i SLI Mainboard Premium [122-CK-NF68-A1]? This mainboard offers support for Kingston but how it works? What results in PCMark or 3DMark you had? Thanks for reply
NeutralDerek December 5, 2007
I just bought some. Installed in Asus Maximus Formula. It kicks butt!!! 2gig is much faster than 4 gig of OCZ 6400 4/4/4/15. I recommend because the auto overclocking on Max Formula instantly rides it up to 910MHz when running Intel E6750 @E6850 auto overclock without changing one single setting on Max Formula. This memory is smooth and feels like silk. I’ll try manual overclocking in a few days.
+1Helmi May 19, 2008
[quote comment="22829"]I am going to run it with the Asus P5n32-E-SLI running the nForce 680i chipset. I will let you know how it works out.[/quote]
what about P5N-D? does it do well running with nForce 750i chipset?
Neutral