G.Skill Perfect Storm DDR3-2133, F3-17066CL9T-6GBPS

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10-18-2009, 08:54 AM
SF3D

G.Skill Perfect Storm DDR3-2133, F3-17066CL9T-6GBPS

Hi all!

I am not memory addict, but i decided to do this type of memory testing thread as well :D

I got this kit from G.Skill few months a go and I have used it in all my pretesting phases and in more serious test. Kit is still in very good shape and no issues so far.

First some pics of memory sticks. I like them a lot.

http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00918/5096270.jpg
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00422/5096310.jpg
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00611/5096347.jpg
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00798/5096394.jpg

I have to admit, that I have had some issues with this particular kit. I first tested :7-8-7 / 8-8-8 / 8-9-8 / 9-9-9 etc.. I was wondering that what is going on, cause this memory just does not like to overclock. I then decided to try different combinations and realized that I have to use tRCD - Row Address to Column Address Delay one step higher than in my other kits and then everything is going perfectly fine.

Test setup:

Single stage cooled @ -42C° (Designed for VGA's, not for this use :D )
Intel Core i7 950
EVGA Classified 760
Thermaltake TP 1200W x 2
4x ATI Radeon 4890
G.Skill Perfect Storm F3-17066CL9T-6GBPS (355€ in Finland)
Windows Vista 32-bit

http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00543/5096418.jpg

Then some screenshots:

First some P55 action -DDR3 2500 9-10-9-24-1T (1.8V) (Dual channel 4GB)
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00703/5096465.jpg

Core i7 triple channel tests:

This memory does not like tight timings too much

6-7-6-18-1T / DDR3 1700+
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00108/5105500.jpg

7-8-7-22-1T / DDR3 2000
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00217/5105514.jpg

7-9-7-22-1T / DDR3 2135
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00243/5096510.jpg

8-9-8-22-1T / DDR3 2200
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00749/5096544.jpg

8-10-8-24-1T / DDR3 2400
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00994/5096570.jpg

3DMark05 8-10-8-24- 1T / DDR3 2400
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00080/5096608.jpg

Max speed on single stage. Would have done this at 8-10-8 as well, but uncore was getting too high:
http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00500/5096629.jpg

This kit is perfect for any type of use. It can handle some nice overclocks and it is stable and strong in normal 24/7 use as well. These chips can handle voltage, so sudden death should not be the issue with these.
I can sincerely recommend these to everyone. Only negative thing is the price at the moment, but if some chips are binned, they will not be free.

Thank you G.Skill and Frank!

Thanks for checking this thread :up:
10-18-2009, 09:25 AM
giorgioprimo

2500 cas9 :eek::eek:.

Those memory seems to be a kind of beast ......
10-18-2009, 09:46 AM
rusty

can you do 7-7-7-x at 1866 or around that ?
10-18-2009, 09:46 AM
Pt1t

Nice but why do you ude tRCD = CL + 2 ?
10-18-2009, 09:52 AM
rusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pt1t

Nice but why do you ude tRCD = CL + 2 ?

I guess this is why "I have to admit, that I have had some issues with this particular kit. I first tested :7-8-7 / 8-8-8 / 8-9-8 / 9-9-9 etc.. I was wondering that what is going on, cause this memory just does not like to overclock. I then decided to try different combinations and realized that I have to use tRCD - Row Address to Column Address Delay one step higher than in my other kits and then everything is going perfectly fine.
"
10-18-2009, 09:56 AM
Pt1t

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty

I guess this is why "I have to admit, that I have had some issues with this particular kit. I first tested :7-8-7 / 8-8-8 / 8-9-8 / 9-9-9 etc.. I was wondering that what is going on, cause this memory just does not like to overclock. I then decided to try different combinations and realized that I have to use tRCD - Row Address to Column Address Delay one step higher than in my other kits and then everything is going perfectly fine.
"

Did you open it to see chip IC's ?
10-18-2009, 10:01 AM
SF3D

Thomas- rysty is referring my text in his post. I did have some issues and had to use that tRCD + 2 thing to get this working fine.

rusty- 1866 7-7-7 should not be any kind of problem. I havent tested that low frequencys, but I might have to give a shot for that.
10-18-2009, 02:13 PM
aslanwas

Nice memory, nice results, are we going to get some results on cold ? :up::up::up::up::up::up:
10-18-2009, 02:36 PM
Ozzfest05

I would be afraid to kill my board for some measely ram testing but thats just me Nice results
10-18-2009, 05:59 PM
stasio

It's all tests done with 1.8V?

Quote:

G.Skill Perfect Storm F3-17066CL9T-6GBPS (355€ in Finland)

Memoryc € 199.00
http://www.memoryc.com/products/desc...fan/index.html
10-18-2009, 08:11 PM
eva2000

Core i7 memory clocking fun will make a memory addict out of your sooner or later :D

Nice looks like the gskill 2133 PS using Elpida BBSE ics similar results to my 6GB Gskill 2000C9 Trident kit http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=235587 :)
10-19-2009, 02:12 AM
..::G80::..

Awesome memory, but I have question, which ram is better:
6144MB G.Skill PC3-17066 CL9 Perfect Storm -
http://www.kmelektronik.de/shop/inde...fo&ArtNr=22887
or 6144MB G.Skill PC3-16000 CL8 Perfect Storm - http://www.kmelektronik.de/shop/inde...fo&ArtNr=22886
first one does higher MHz and second likes small CL.
So which is better? :D

Sorry about my bad english.
Good review SF3D.:up:
10-19-2009, 12:57 PM
SF3D

First post is updated.

Now there is some quick 6-7-6 and 7-8-7 runs included.

Voltages in tests are around 1.8-1.86V range. I did not gain anything when I used more than 1.84V.

I have no plans to cool these with LN2, but I might try my waterchiller for them. Chiller can take fluid down to -34C° :up:

I need to find some watercooler for ram sticks. Any suggestions?
10-19-2009, 01:15 PM
WaterFlex

SF3D
Great job, bro :up: This kit is killer
01-25-2010, 01:46 AM
Fatal Error

Will this kit work on Gigabyte UD5 cause i see that in official site has only 4 motherboards as qualified Oo
http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=194
01-25-2010, 11:01 AM
GSKILL TECH

Fatal Error,

Should have no problems at all. Just make sure you have the latest BIOS for your motherboard. You can also download it from the Official G.Skill Forum, the BIOS listed there is what we used.

Thank you
GSKILL TECH
01-25-2010, 02:16 PM
flesheatinvirus

What kind of QPI/Dram v did you need on that board for those runs?
01-25-2010, 03:30 PM
Fatal Error

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSKILL TECH

Fatal Error,

Should have no problems at all. Just make sure you have the latest BIOS for your motherboard. You can also download it from the Official G.Skill Forum, the BIOS listed there is what we used.

Thank you
GSKILL TECH

Ah great, thanks.
01-30-2010, 09:54 PM
nge769

Quote:

Originally Posted by flesheatinvirus

What kind of QPI/Dram v did you need on that board for those runs?

yeah Id also like to know if possible the volts on QPI/Dram and IOH,cause I'm running a different kit.. @ 1600 6 6 6 18 1T, QPI 1.26,Dram 1.56, and IOH 1.14:) Thanks..
02-01-2010, 09:29 AM
GSKILL TECH

Sorry, don't remember the exact QPI/DRAM Voltage at that particular speed.

Thank you
GSKILL TECH
02-12-2010, 02:21 AM
rastakouer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatal Error

Will this kit work on Gigabyte UD5 cause i see that in official site has only 4 motherboards as qualified Oo
http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=194

Yes, even with a Noctua NH-D14 (but without the additional ram fans)
02-21-2010, 05:48 PM
Badfastbusa

OMG 2500mhz! :eek: