Test Results
We benchmarked the Corsair TWIN2X1024-5400C4PRO DDR2 at their highest rock solid overclock at both CAS 4-4-4-12 (FSB 285MHz) and CAS 5-5-5-12 (FSB 314MHz). We compared the scores generated from the same overclocks but using both 1:1 and 3:4 divisor on the memory to show the performance advantage of having a fast memory that has heaps of headroom. Below are the settings used for benchmarking.
| CAS Latency | Processor Speed (GHz) | CPU FSB (MHz) | Memory Bus Speed (MHz) |
| 4-4-4-12 | 4GHz (14x285) | 285 | 570 (1:1) |
| 4-4-4-12 | 4GHz (14x285) | 285 | 760 (3:4) |
| 5-5-5-12 | 4.4GHz (14x314) | 314 | 628 (1:1) |
| 5-5-5-12 | 4.4GHz (14x314) | 314 | 838 (3:4) |
*Higher is better applies to all benchmark scores unless specified.
Here we can see the advantage of being able to run the memory faster than the FSB. About 7.5 to 8% gain can be achieved by running the memory asynchronously at 3:4 ratio.
In this test, a gain of 3.5 to 4% is realized by running the memory at a much faster speed.
Similar results here with the system getting between 5.5 to 6% boost in fps.
This overall system test also shows an increase in performance by about 3.5 to 4%.
Finally in this game, the system gets a signifcant 5.5 to 6% performance gain in terms of fps.
Conclusion
Simply put, this is the fastest, most overclockable memory we have tested to date. We were amazed that we could keep on clocking up the system without the memory holding us back. By being able to run at such incredible speeds, you can run your system memory as high as you could together with the processor. That of course could only mean extreme performance!
Headroom is the key ingredient when pushing you system to the limits. At 667MHz, which is what the Corsair TWIN2X1024-5400C4PRO already offers by default, you get the huge headroom you need. But once overclocked, the possibilities is even amazing. You’ll find that because of this, you might not need to upgrade for a long time even when new chipsets and processors get their speed bumps in the future. This would definitely futureproof your investment making the purchase of these modules cheaper in the long run. I mean let’s face it, DDR2 is here to stay.
With the right hardware, there is so much you can achieve with these modules. Kudos goes to ABIT’s FATAL1TY board, the AA8XE i925XE, for the extreme overclocking capabilities it delivered when matched with Corsair’s TWIN2X1024-5400C4PRO.
Corsair has never failed to surprise us with their module’s performance and overclocking potential. No wonder their products is the number one choice for enthusiasts and overclockers alike. The results speaks for itself. That’s why a lot of customers worldwide would only want to use Corsair memory everytime no matter how expensive it is. It’s overclock like this that gives the Corsair name the respect it gets from power users the world over. It is for this reason that we give the Corsair TWIN2X1024-5400C4PRO DDR2 the OCTools “Ultimate Hardware” award. If its DDR2 you want, make no mistake, this is the ultimate choice.
