G.Skill Triple-Channel 1600 MHz 6 GB Kit Review

Name: G.Skill Triple-Channel 1600 MHz 6 GB Kit
Brand: G.SKILL

Darksaber

on Apr 3rd, 2009,

in Memory.

Manufacturer: G.SKILL

(3 Comments) »

Value & Conclusion

The 6 GB kit of G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ memory can be had for a mere 99 € .

Very competitive price
Manages to run at 1600 MHz CL 8
Overclocks very well at CL 9
No need to raise the voltage over JEDEC spec, runs just as fast on 1.5 V
Good for those whose mainboad or CPU cannot handle a high base clock
Every bump in CL gives you a noticeable speed increase
Lifetime warranty

Raise in voltage yields no further raise in performance
No headroom above 1600 MHz at CL8
1774 MHz is the end of the line - no matter what latency
Memory gets quite hot during use
No real model or series name - if someone tells you "grab the F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ", will you remember?
Might be a bit boring for hardcore overclockers
Plain packaging

The G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6 GB kit runs and does so well. Considering the low entry price it certainly takes a bit of the "hurt" out of shelling out all that money on an i7 plattform. Considering that the memory runs you just under 100 €s in retail, makes it easy to live with the fact, that the memory won't manage to get anywhere close to 2000 MHz or 200 MHz base clock. The fact that it can run at a very respectable 1772 MHz is good enough, also giving you the option to use the three modules at CL8 instead of CL9 also helps to put a satisfied smile on our faces. The fact that there is a bit of overclocking headroom - even though most i7 platforms will be able to push further than the memory - in combination with a very sweet price, should make this an easy buy. You certainly get your money's worth with the G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ.