Corsair Dominator Platinum PC3-17066 C9 2x4 GB (CMD8GX3M2A2133C9)
The true overclockers will only be concerned
in memory with working capacity at frequencies above 2 GHz. The
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 kit is an example, but you have to be aware that the prices of
such products increase quickly along with their rated frequency. For instance,
the DDR3-2133 Dominator Platinum kit is more expensive than the DDR3-1600 and
DDR3-1866 series of the same capacity by 40%.
The dual-channel 8GB CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 kit
is prominent in the Dominator Platinum series since it has a CAS Latency of 9
and a voltage of 1.5 volts while having the higher frequency speed. The faster
products in the series have got a worse CAS Latency and a higher default
voltage. Alternatively, the CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 is not as good as the products
having the lower speed of timings. The timings of this kit are 9-11-10-27.
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9
In addition to the specifications, we can
note the version number in the stickers. The components will be different
again. Version 4.13 represents Samsung chips which are not very common in the
memory modules for enthusiasts.
The initial marking is maintained on the
chips of DDR3-2133 kit. As you can see, the CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 modules use HCH9
chips of Samsung; these chips are often used in the overclocker-friendly
products, some of which are pretty impressive.
The XMP configurations of CMD8GX3M2A2133C9
modules are recorded according to their specifications. The ability to install
similar compatibility SPD with other products mentioned in this review.
Corsair
Dominator Platinum PC3-17066 C9, 2x4 GB (CMD8Gx3M2A2133C9) technical specs
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Capacity: 8GB (2 x 4GB)
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Speed: DDR3 2133
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Cas Latency: 9
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Timing: 9-11-10-27
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Voltage: 1.5V
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Multi-channel Kit: Dual Channel Kit
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Features: Two matched 4GB 2133MHz modules for
use in high performance DDR3 systems; End user swappable light bar; Patented
DHX cooling for unmatched heat dissipation
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Supports Corsair Link technology
Corsair Dominator Platinum PC-19200 C10 2x8 GB (CMD16GX3M2A2400C10)
Considering the low cost of the system
memory, many enthusiasts prefer to buy memory kits bigger than 8 GB. We also
have a product like that. The 2x 8GB CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 kit is not different
from the same 2x4GB series in an intuitive way. For example, although some
applications may require as much as 16 GB of memory, you can use some more for
a RAM disk. Therefore, the 16GB kits are an option.
CMD16GX3M2A2400C10
For the specifications of the product you
see in the photo, its timings make up less than the modules discussed above,
while its default voltage grows up to 1.65 volts. This is due to its higher
rated speed (DDR3-2400) than the capacity. The timings of 10-12-12-31 and
voltage increase are also recorded in the specifications of the 8GB kit.
The version number on the sticker is 4.21.
It represents Samsung's chips which are the same as the chips in the CMD8GX3M2A2133C9
kit but with the double capacity.
We might check this by dismantling the
module. The Samsung HCH9 chips are the same series as the components of the
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 kit.
As planned, the XMP configuration describes
the DDR3-2400 mode and the stipulated timings with a voltage of 1.65 volts
which is supposed to be a peak safe voltage for modern Intel platforms.
Please note that the secondary timings of
CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 kit are higher than the other products in this review. This
is thanks to the large capacity, so the 16GB Dominator Platinum kits are
slightly slower than their 8GB counterparts. However, you will see this briefly
in our experiments.
Corsair
Dominator Platinum PC-19200 C10, 2x8 GB (CMD16Gx3M2A2400C10) technical specs
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Density: 16GB (2x8GB)
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Speed: 2400MHz
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Timing: 10-12-12-31
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Intel XMP 1.3
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Pin Out: 240 Pin
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Light Bar: Polished Aluminum
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Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Voltage: 1.65V
Corsair Dominator Platinum PC 21,300 C11 2x4 GB (CMD8GX3M2A2666C11)
We have never tested the ability of the kit
in the working DDR3-2666 mode. It is a very high speed that can only be
achieved through a combination of many factors. It does not even depend
entirely on the memory manufacturer and such things as a choice for the best
chips as good PCB wiring and efficient cooling. The mainboard and memory
controller are also marked. Anyway, Corsair decided to sell not only DDR3-2666
SDRAM, but also DDR3-2800 in the Dominator Platinum series. We have the
dual-channel 2x4GB kit CMD8GX3M2A2666C11 for our experiments.
CMD8GX3M2A2666C11
Releasing the fast memory is similar, the
manufacturers often provide a list of compatible motherboards but Corsair does
not provide any information at their official website such as the motherboards
that CMD8GX3M2A2666C11 modules support at their full speed. Therefore, if you
buy a fast memory kit, you have to trust that the CPU and motherboard can fit
it. The CPU must be in the overclocker-friendly K series and the motherboard
must not be entry-level.
The DDR3-2666 modules look like their
previous series. You can only recognize them by the high frequency written on
the label and the high timings (11-13-13-35). Of course, the voltage is 1.65
volts. The 5.12 version number means that Corsair has a different type of chips
for each speed: the high-speed products are based on Hynix components.
These are Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR-H9C chips which
are often likely to be found in overclocker-friendly DDR3 memory modules.
There is only an XMP configuration for the
CMD8GX3M2A2666C11 kit. It describes the DDR3 2666 mode which is specified with
the timings of 11-13-13-35-2T and a voltage of 1.65 volts.
We think that a second configuration with a
lower frequency and more aggressive timings will be appropriate, but the
Corsair engineers seem to imply that DDR3-2666 is common enough and unnecessary
to use that.
Corsair
Dominator Platinum PC-21300 C11, 2x4 GB (CMD8Gx3M2A2666C11) technical specs
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Memory-8 GB: 2 x 4 GB - DIMM 240-pin - DDR3
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Storage Capacity: 8 GB: 2 x 4 GB
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Upgrade Type: Generic
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Memory Type: DRAM
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Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
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Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin
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Memory Speed: 2666 MHz (PC3-21300)
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Data Integrity Check: Non-ECC
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Latency Timings: CL11 (11-13-13-35)
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Features: Temperature monitoring, Dual-path Heat
Xchange (DHX), dual channel, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP 1.3), Corsair
Link connector, Corsair Dominator Platinum heatspreader, unbuffered
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Supply Voltage: 1.65 V
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Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
Tested configuration
We will check Corsair Dominator Platinum
memory kits in an LGA 2011 system built on the Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe mainboard
that is based on the latest Intel Z77 Express chipset. Because overclocking
memory modules are mainly bought by enthusiasts, we also use an Intel Core
i5-3570K processor overclocked to 4.5 GHz.
As a result, the complete list of hardware
and software components in our test as follows:
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CPU: Core i5-3570X, overclocked to 4.5 GHz (Ivy
Bridge, 4 cores, 6 MB L3);
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CPU cooler: NZXT Havik 140;
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Mainboard: ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe (LGA 1155, Intel
Z77 Express);
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Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum
CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (2 x 4 GB, DDR3-1600, 9-9-9-28); Corsair Dominator Platinum
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 (2 x 4 GB, DDR3-1866, 9-10-9-27); Corsair Dominator Platinum
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 (2 x 4 GB, DDR3-2133, 9-11-10-27); Corsair Dominator Platinum
CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 (2 x 8 GB, DDR3-2400, 10-12-12-31); Corsair Dominator
Platinum CMD8GX3M2A2666C11 (2 x 4 GB, DDR3-2666, 11-13-13-35).
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Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 (2 GB /
256 bit GDDR5, 1006/6008 MHz);
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Drive: Intel SSD 520 240 GB
(SSDSC2CW240A3K5);
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Power supply unit: Corsair AX1200i (80 Plus
Platinum, 1200 W);
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Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Ultimate x64;
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Drivers: Intel Chipset Driver 9.3.0.1025; Intel
Management Engine Driver 8.1.2.1318; Intel Rapid Storage Technology
11.6.0.1030; NVIDIA GeForce 306.97 Driver.
