G.Skill ZX vx. HX

[jcniest5]

I don't know why these two models of memory have the same rating at 2-3-2-5, but yet one is like $50 cheaper (ZX). Can someone tell me why? Is it because one OCs better than the other? Different memory chips? Thanks in advance...

[shawn1998]

I was looking for the same info as well. I currently have the ZX stuff, but after reading through the setup guide for running the ZX pair in the Abit AN8 32X motherboard, realized why I was having random crashes while playing BF2. The G-Skill Technician guy here tested it and only certified it to run at a 2T command rate on this board. The HX, however, is tested to run at 1T.
Don't know what the difference is, but I have a pair of the HX's coming on Monday to replace my ZX's.

[jcniest5]

Do you guys suppose the HZ can run at 200 with 2-3-2-5 timing as well? Or is the HZ made to run only 3-4-4-8 at only 250 or higher? At times I wonder if the higher rating memory can run at lower FSB with the same (tighter) timing as those that are made to run with lower FSB but with tighter timing.

[GSKILL TECH]

F1-2GBHZ can;t 200 2-3-2-5 :)

[jcniest5]

F1-2GBHZ can;t 200 2-3-2-5 :)

Hmmm...it's always a trade off.

[stummerwinter]

Chips @ G.Skill:

2GBZX: not specified, maybe Hynix, sometimes good one, sometimes not

2GBHX: Infineon, fast timings and good to OC

2GBHZ: Samsung UCCC, slow timings but good to OC

*source + Ocing-results* (http://www.forumdeluxx.de/forum/showthread.php?t=177162)

[high5]

ZX is also Infineon... possibly Aeneon.

[Houdini]

Well I believe that ZX overclocks rather good - have mine running at:

2x1GB G.SKILL F1-ZX @ 260mhz 3.3.3.5 1T