G. SKILL Extreme Samsung TCCD 1Gb Kit
Dual Channel Series PC4400
December 3, 2004
Manufactured by G.SKILL
Introduction
The demand for faster DDR1 ram has continuously gained momentum with the constant arrival of new processors that are highly overclockable and FSB friendly. Yeah, DDR is playing catch up from such CPUs. With Intel and AMD camps producing processors that will fully benefit extremely fast frequencies and bandwidths, enthusiast and overclockers are taking full advantage of this situation.
Having DDR ram with a lot of headroom is the key in pushing your system to the limits. The ability to run at extreme low latencies at lower frequencies is an added bonus of course. Not so long ago, you can only have either. Now you can enjoy the best of both worlds. This is made possible by the arrival of Samsung’s excellent TCCD ICs in the DDR world. Now you won’t have any second doubts in your upgrade paths when it comes to choosing the right DDR for your system.
Memory manufacturer’s are quick to utilize such potential. We have already seen some impressive results from both Corsair and Mushkin who used these chips in their PC3200 modules running at CAS 2-2-2-5. Both brands overclocked to very impressive levels. Recently, Corsair upped the ante by producing a Dual Channel DDR kit capable of running extreme latencies at DDR400 and aggressive timings at DDR550 using the said Samsung chips.
Today we are taking a look at another manufacturer, G.SKILL, utilizing the amazing performance of the Samsung TCCDs. Included in their EXTREME DDR series, these modules promise to deliver the same excellent performance the chips are known for both at DDR400 and DDR550. Introducing, the G. SKILL Extreme Samsung TCCD PC4400 1Gb Kit.
Who is G.SKILL?
I have to be honest, this is the first time I have encountered the name G. SKILL in the high performance DDR market. However, according to the company’s history, it was established in 1989 by enthusiasts and has since been a leading memory Module Manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan.
They have built excellent reputation by meeting market demand and fostering business competitiveness both locally and internationally. All of its products are put through a series of rigorous tests and strict quality control procedures. In addition to commissioning qualified IC testing houses to test its products, all products are tested 100% to ensure the highest product yield and quality.
G. SKILL strives for the highest and advanced quality from the initial design, through manufacturing solder-paste printing, and surface mounting, to on-line visual inspection, system compatibility testing, packaging and finally to shipping.
Their customer base is considered as a worldwide range:
- USA
- Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, etc.
- Asia: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Korea, etc.
- Middle East: Dubai UAE, etc.
G. SKILL Extreme Samsung TCCD 1Gb Kit Dual Channel Series PC4400
The G. SKILL Extreme Samsung TCCD 1Gb Kit is a matched pair of 512mb Samsung TCCD PC3200 modules capable of running CAS 2-2-2-5 at PC3200 (DDR400) and an impressive CAS 2.5-3-3-7 at PC4400 (DDR550)!
These Dual Channel Series modules are specifically designed for high frequency operation on Intel 865/875 or AMD K8 chipset based motherboards through the use of G.SKILL Samsung TCCD PC3200 2-2-2-5 SERIES HyperSpeed and ULN technology. These modules are handpicked and tested before they are shipped so you are assured that they will run at its rated speed. It is capable of achieving outrageous speeds of up to 550MHz or above at CL 2.5-3-3-7. Their tests show that they can even run up to PC4800 (DDR600)!
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