Test system:
- Asus Maximus V Formula
- Intel Core i7 3770k
- AMD Radeon HD 7970
- Antec Kuhler 920
- Corsahir HX1050W
- Kingston HyperX 240GB SSD
- Lian Li T60
- Dell Ultrasharp U3011
To ensure the memory runs as intended, we first of all head towards BIOS to enable the XMP profile. The kit comes with a low stock timing of 9-9-9-24 and and a voltage operating range of 1.35 – 1.5v like we find many other memory kits operating at. The variable voltage is crucial for the overclocking factor on the modules as it allows for stable operation at higher frequencies.
It doesn’t really matter. Real world usage 1600MHz is all you need for Intel based machines. Fastest RAM is not the big performance enhancer it was back in the day.
They offer the same performance overclocked as the MPower 2400MHz kit at stock (and ADATA XPG 2133MHz kit at stock), yet runs at 1800MHz. They cost £40 versus £70, I don’t see what is mediocre or bad about this kit. It overclocks as promised, yes it doesn’t reach 1866MHz but if it did what would be the point of buying the next kit up? It is a solid value and looking kit for the money.