Introduction

From the Manufacturer G.SKILL:

• Package : 1024MB kit (2x512MB) 2048MB(2X1024MB) dual channel pack
• CAS Latency : 4-4-4-12 (PC4200)
• Test Voltage : 1.8~2.0V(low voltage)
• PCB Board : 6 Layers PCB
• Speed : DDR II 533 MHz (PC4200)
• Type : 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM
• Error Checking : Non-ECC
• Registered/Unbuffered : Unbuffered
• Quality Control : Comprehensive rigorously tested in pair at dual channel environment
• Warranty : Lifetime

Packaging

This is the memory package from G.SKILL. It can be opened without a knife and unlike many other packages it will not be destroyed by opening it. A change over previous versions is that it seems that the plastic does not feel so soft anymore.


The memory comes without heatspreaders but there is absolutely no reason you would need a heatspreader with this memory. Even during our overclocking tests at 2.1V the memory got barely warm.

A closer look

There are two stickers on each module. One is giving you the product name and the serial number which you need in case of an RMA. The other one lists the specified clock speeds and timings of this memory. Adding the recommended voltage here would be useful in my opinion.


On the PCB you find BGA chips with a G.SKILL label on them. I would assume G.SKILL buys blank chips from another manufacturer and prints their logo on them.
Using BGA is a good move to reduce the heat output of the chips. When BGA is used, each memory chip is attached with a lot of tiny solder balls which are on the bottom of the chip. This greatly improves heat transfer between PCB and chip.


The PCB is made by Brainpower who are known for making top-quality memory boards.