Mushkin XP 998679 DDR3 3x2GB 1600Mhz (787-20)

While this is an extreme section, and I do not perform some of the extended tests you guys often do here, I do think my review on this kit may be interesting to some readers.

So just thought I would post a few of my max results with this kit and a link to my review. And no this is not meant as spam, I am simply sharing my findings and thoughts about this kit.

I Hope you enjoy my findings

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...Main-Intro.jpg


Highest memory speeds obtained within acceptable voltage and timing ranges.

Click images to view CPU-z validation pages

CAS 6-7-6-18 1664.2Mhz @ 2:8

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...p676-18-28.png


CAS 6-7-6-18 1674.6Mhz @ 2:10

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...676-18-210.png


CAS 7-8-7-20 1811.6Mhz (Stock Specified Timings)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...Snap787-20.png


CAS 8-9-8-24 2080.2Mhz

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...Snap898-24.png


Cas 9-10-9-24 2143.2Mhz

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...p9-10-9-26.png



Super PI 8MB
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...-234Bclk-S.jpg


Again, click to view validations.

238.97 Bclk with a ram speed of 1911.8Mhz at 898-20 timings

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...Bclk-Web-S.jpg


239.04 Bclk with a ram speed of 1912.4Mhz at 898-24 timings

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...-Web-239-S.jpg


5001.2Mhz with a ram speed of 2000.4 at 898-24 timings

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...-2000Mhz-S.jpg

Update 5-7-10

Massive speeds reached for validation thanks to 980X.

So, somebody came out with 2533Mhz Dual channel memory this week.... I saw some crazy timings and though to myself who needs double channel with those timings?

< Mushkin to the rescue!


2522.8Mhz Triple Channel

http://i43.tinypic.com/10wjixl.png

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1172315


Yes, of course this is not stable like their $325 a stick memory probably is, but it was quick and easy to get there



2609.4Mhz Dual channel

http://i42.tinypic.com/8yx3r6.png

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1179968



Full Review is posted here:
http://forums.tweaktown.com/f58/mush...-review-34046/

Keep in mind these reviews were orientated towards helping Gigabyte users, as that is what I do all day :D

what kinf of ICs on those memories ?

i have a kit too of this with Ascent Dissipation and 1,65 i cannot boot over 830 cas 7-8-7 ...

i pull-off dissipation and on my ICs there's write anything , there are only small number.

I do believe BBSE's but I have not looked

Maybe you need more QPI/Vtt?

Mind posting a pic of your IC's?

Thanks for taking the time to post the review. I have been looking at this kit for days trying to decide if I should buy or not. This helps me make up my mind. For what the "higher end" kits cost for simular timmings, this seems like the best bang for the buck...

wonder how long those heatspreaders can handle the heat,cause they seam very weak.

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Originally Posted by MarcusTaz

Thanks for taking the time to post the review. I have been looking at this kit for days trying to decide if I should buy or not. This helps me make up my mind. For what the "higher end" kits cost for simular timmings, this seems like the best bang for the buck...

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Thanks, Glad you enjoy my findings!

Yes, these are a very nice kit indeed for the price, you can't go wrong by choosing them that's for sure!

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Originally Posted by rusty

wonder how long those heatspreaders can handle the heat,cause they seam very weak.

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Heat? Where? Ahh, just kidding, they are fine though. I ran them at higher voltages then spec (Often this hindered performance as noted in my review) and they were only warm to the touch. Even at 1.74/1.76V they did not get hot

Those frostbyte heat spreaders are pretty good actually, they may not be as good as the new eVCI Ascent heat spreaders, but the do not get hot if that is what you are worried about

Massive speeds reached for validation thanks to 980X.

So, somebody came out with 2533Mhz Dual channel memory this week.... I saw some crazy timings and though to myself who needs double channel with those timings?

< Mushkin to the rescue!

Didn't notice till I went to post this I was 10Mhz off, will do again later tonight :D


2522.8Mhz Triple Channel

http://i43.tinypic.com/10wjixl.png

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1172315


Yes, of course this is not stable like their $325 a stick memory probably is, but it was quick and easy to get there

wow , now that is some crazy :banana::banana::banana::banana:z

$199.99
Free Shipping at the egg :surf:

Thanks! I was surprised myself that they could get up there


You have to have a 980X in order to do that though, the lower uncore multi's is what makes it possible

wow nice is that on air/water for recent clocks ? or sub zero ?

wow if this is on air this CPU has a nice mem-controller and the sticks are also very very nice :up: Mushkin still has some real good kits for reasonable prices :yepp:

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Originally Posted by eva2000

wow nice is that on air/water for recent clocks ? or sub zero ?

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Thanks!

CPU/NB/Mosfet are on water, memory is just air cooled in case w/ no extra fans or anything. I was using 1.43 Vtt and 1.68-1.72 Vdimm

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Originally Posted by SoF

wow if this is on air this CPU has a nice mem-controller and the sticks are also very very nice :up: Mushkin still has some real good kits for reasonable prices :yepp:

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Thanks, Ya Mushkin makes some very nice sticks!

I think this may be a very good CPU, I was told though that it wont be the greatest under Ln2 though. I knew I wouldn't mind because I only use dry ice so I thought it would be great for my use.

I was able to do 235 Bclk with ease when I first got the CPU, and then reached 246 blck that same night.

On water, dry ice coming soon :D
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...postcount=1160

sweet for just water cooled cpu!!

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Originally Posted by eva2000

sweet for just water cooled cpu!!

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Ya I thought so too! My old 965 could only do 238-240 Bclk under dry ice, and with a lot of voltages and effort.

I was super surprised to see this one going past that without flinching on water, was expecting it to stop way before that! Can't wait to get it under dry ice, which should be very soon :up:

Dual channel attempt, I think I have reached the edge of my IMC, I believe higher will require subzero cooling!

2609.4Mhz Dual channel

http://i42.tinypic.com/8yx3r6.png

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1179968

ouch looks like you pushed too far and lost 2GB out of 6GB in the last cpuz validation (showing 4GB detect)

No, that is dual channel testing :)

Didn't you see I said Dual Channel attempt?

doh my eyes skipped all text and went to the juicy bits :D :o

HAHA, I hear that, do it all the time myself!