Corsair Dominator GT With DHX Pro Connector 16GB
(CMT16GX3M4X2133C9)
Corsair differentiate themselves from the
rest by sending us a kit of leading Dominator GT line memory running at 1.5V.
Corsair assembles adequate modules with the DRAM chips, which is designed to
operate outside the speed and latency is marked on the box. Removable cooling equipments
allow you to swap the shorter and longer grille as well as other colors to
match the tastes of the system. DHX technology (Dual-path Heat eXchange)
maximizes air circulation and cools PCB directly to provide stability and
long-term use, even under conditions of prolonged overclocking. Corsair also
offers 2 optional Airflow fan unit, including 2 60mm fans that are controlled
by tachometer to provide direct cooling for additional memory.
Dominator
GT with DHX Pro Connector 16GB (CMT16GX3M4X2133C9)
The above cooling devices on our kits are
smaller version, but they are higher than most kits we've tested. Adding a few
millimeters, and the farthest module on the left can not avoid the rear exhaust
fan on the cooling device by liquid, which has Intel RTS2011LC closed loop.
Again, we have a 16GB kit running at 2133MHz
with timings 9-11-10-27. Despite low power, this kit reachs Sandra score, which
higher than the kit was hailed by Centon. Performance is comparable here.
If you are looking for memory that you can
push more, then buy the Corsair Dominator GT. With much improved in aesthetics
and cooling that you can not find on any other kit in this group, the
enthusiasts will not find it hard to justify the high price of this kit. About
price, we find this kit is available online for about $ 300.
$364,99
Corsair
www.corsair.com
G. Skill RipjawsZ DDR3-2133 16GB (F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH)
RipjawsZ
DDR3-2133 16GB (F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH)
G.Skill, SSD and memory manufacturer is
based in Taipei, has produced chip since 1989. The company prides itself on
testing and strict quality control.
Quad-channel memory of G.Skill come us as
16GB RipjawsZ kit consists of 4 alike 4GB modules running at 2133MHz. These
modules have the serrated aluminum cooling equipment that you'll find on the
rest of the Ripjaws memory kit. This kit has black cooling device and RipjawsZ
logo on both sides. This kit runs at 1.65V and has tRAS (Row Address Strobe
time), which is not exactly as Centon and Corsair memory kit. Timing is
9-11-10-28.
Based on the results of two Sandra Memory
Bandwidth tests (43.58GBps and 43.61GBps respectively), 28 tRAS timing does not
create big difference in final. The latency test is not affected.
As all G.Skill memory kit, this kit
includes lifetime warranty and technical support (email, phone, forums). If you
want faster memory, but rather spend most of the budget for a 6-core CPU more,
then the 16GB RipjawsZ kit of G.Skill is very attractive.
$159.99 (online)
G.Skill
www.gskill.com
Mushkin Enhanced Redline 16GB DDR3-2133 (993997)
Mushkin Enhanced, based in Denver, was
founded in 1994 and has quickly been ranked as an innovator in the field of
computer components. However, the company is famous thanks to the memory.
Redline Series is designed to become the
fastest memory and best perform that that company has offered. The 16GB kit has
Ridgeback solution of memory cooling that thermal vacuum from the memory chips.
The cooling device on the module is heavy, thick and red. 4 module kits run at
2133MHz clock, 1.65V, and has similar timing of G.Skill - 9-11-10-28.
In these tests, the Mushkin kit is equal
with the Corsair Dominator GT in Sandra Memory Bandwidth test, with 43.7GBps
integer bandwidth and floating bandwidth 43.73GBps. Mushkin also has the
fastest latency index. The game test is similar to the rest, but still
impressive.
Mushkin check each kit by hand to have the
stability, and they all have lifetime warranty. It runs well, has steady
cooling, and looks great. We have found the 16GB Enhanced Redline DDR3-2133 kit
of Mushkin, which available online for about $180, making it ideal for people
who like overclocking and are searching for strength.
Redline 16GB DDR3-2133 (993997)
$242.64
Mushkin Enhanced
www.mushkin.com
The last thoughts
When we wrote a guide for memory buyers
(9/2011), DRAM prices have increased due to lack of products because of the
tsunami in Japan. If you think the prices are slightly too high, we suggest you
to check again. Quite reasonable to say that this is a great time to buy
memory, and four sets of kit are a great place to start research.
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Specification and scores
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Centon Advanced DDR3-2133
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Corsair Dominator GT DDR3-2133
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G.Skill RipjawsZ DDR3-2133
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Mushkin Enhanced Redline DDR3-2133
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Timing
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9-11-10-27
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9-11-10-27
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9-11-10-28
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9-11-10-28
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Voltage
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1.65V
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1.5V
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1.65V
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1.65V
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Kit capacity
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16GB
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16GB
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16GB
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16GB
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Sandra 2012 Lite Memory Bandwidth
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Integer Buffered iAVX/128 (GBps)
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43.37
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43.81
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43.58
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43.7
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Float Buffered iAVX/128 (GBps)
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43.38
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43.72
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43.61
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43.73
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Sandra 2012 Lite Memory Latency
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22.3ns
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21.7ns
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21.8ns
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21.6ns
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800x600 (low; no shadow; no AA; 1xAF;
no SSAO, no HW Tess.)
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Aliens vs Predator (fps)
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439,2
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439,4
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439,8
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439,3
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Specifications of inspection: Processor: Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6GHz, quad core); motherboard:
Intel DX79SI; Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6970 (Catalyst 11:12); storage: 120GB
Patriot Pyro; PSU: Antec High Current Pro 1200W; monitor: Dell 3007WFP
