Mushkin XP2-8500 DDR2
2GB Dual Pack
January 23, 2007
Manufactured
by Mushkin
Introduction
DDR2 has finally taken over DDR1. With both Intel and AMD embracing the platform, the need for cpu-memory synchronicity has paved the way for faster DDR2 modules to emerge. Manufacturer's of enthusiast and high performance memory modules are always on the race to produce the fastest DDR2.
Mushkin is one such company that has been known to come out with such modules. Throughout the years, we have come to love their products and the performance it brings to our systems. Today we will once again test their latest DDR2 offering, the Mushkin XP2-8500 2GB Dual Pack. Let's find out if Mushkin has another winner in their hands.
The
Mushkin XP2-8500 DDR2 2GB Dual Pack
The
XP2-8500 dual pack consists of 2 x 1GB modules
rated
at 1066MHz with timings of 5-5-4-12. This kit promises to deliver outstanding
performance to complement the latest crop of processors out there. It is
designed to take advantage of the latest generation motherboards for
asynchronous and synchronous memory settings. Note
that this type of memory is also backward compatible to DDR2 systems using
800MHz like AMD's current AM2 platform, thus, giving overclockers and
enthusiasts with more room to work with when pushing their systems to the limit.
Specs
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Rated timings: CL 5-5-4-12 @ DDR2 1066MHz
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2.2v -2.3v
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FrostByte Heatspreader
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128Mx64 Module
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64x8 chip density
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240 Pins
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Unbufferred Non-ECC
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Lifetime Warranty