*King of the hill* A-Data XPC Plus DDR3 2200 CL8 v2.0 take a walk to DDR3 2680 CL8

**Monstru** · 12-19-2009, 02:57 AM

A-DATA XPG Plus DDR3 2200 CL8 2.0

We all now how Elpida Hyper MNH-E IC's are, and we all know the importance of binning when it comes to special high-end kits. And of course, since September, we have seen some tests with this kit, and the results were amazing in each test. Well, I have these kits from August, but I really did not have time to really put them to work untill now. Sure, I have benched with them I have used them in all of my P55 tests and reviews, but I was too busy with tests and reviews for all the technologies we have had this autumn so I did not have time to test them. A while ago a colleague of mine hit some very interesting clocks with another Hyper based kit, and then I remembered and I said to myself - "Hey, this is one killer hyper kit, I should make some time to really push it". So I took a small break from HWBot Country CUP, HD5xxx benching and my P55 round-up, and I was on to find out what this kit is really all about. And boy, oh boy , was I in for a surprise...

Specs

AX3U2200PB2G8-DP2
240Pin Unbuffered-DIMM Non-ECC
DDR3 2200
8-8-8-24
1.55-1.65v
2 x 2GB

Features

2 oz PCB
8 layer PCB
Thermal Conductive Technology
Highly Binned Elpida Hyper IC's
Lifetime limited warranty
280 USD MSRP

Testbed

Intel Core i7 870
Gigabyte P55-UD6 F6 BIOS
Noctua NH-U12P / SS
GeForce 4 MX440 PCI
OCZ EliteXtream 1000W
WD5000AAKS
HSPC Top Deck Station
25 oC Temp ambient
1 x 120mm Cooler Master fan for DDR cooling

With the 18x Uncore multi used on Lynnfield i870/i860 CPU's, the memory is no longer Uncore limited like it was on X58 platforms, therefor the CPU cooling does not play such an important part like it did in TriChannel kit testing. However, after some air-runs, I had the SS mounted for some other tests anyway, so I left the rig like it was, with SS, even if the impact on memory overclocking is not significant on P55.

RESULTS

DDR3-1800 @ 6-6-6-18 1T @ 1.75v

DDR3-1908 @ 6-7-6-18 1T @ 1.75v

DDR3-2100 @ 7-7-7-21 1T @ 1.75v

DDR3-2220 @ 7-8-7-21 1T @ 1.75v

DDR3-2304 @ 8-8-8-24 1T @ 1.75v

DDR3-2400 @ 8-9-8-24 1T @ 1.75v

DDR3 2682 8-9-8-24 1T @ 1.95v

My review is also published on our site if anyone is interested - King Of The Hill - A-Data XPG Plus DDR3 2200 CL8 .

**M.Beier** · 12-19-2009, 03:17 AM

I fear the results already...
Can I urge a speciel request bro? I would appreciate pics of PCB from several angles, Im trying to figure something..

**HDCHOPPER** · 12-19-2009, 03:31 AM

Yes bring on the numbers

been wondering about this kit ...

**Monstru** · 12-19-2009, 03:32 AM

Sorry bro, when I tried to take the HS off, it felt like glued there and I don't want to be left with a very expensive key-chain if I pull the HS too much

**M.Beier** · 12-19-2009, 04:15 AM

ah no problem champ

Im wondering if there is a trend from very high end hyper & PCB, bc. I do not fully trust binning is what its all about, I think PCB has huge impact...

**Monstru** · 12-19-2009, 05:18 AM

Well PCB allways has it's share of importance, and sometimes yes, it can make the difference.

**HDCHOPPER** · 12-19-2009, 05:54 AM

Yes I believe high Oz copper really helps lower resistance and more pwr friendly , I am digging on these teardrop shaped heat sinks nicely tightly packed ....

Exellent ! Monstru 2682 Mhz

Now where is that triple channel kit !

**aslanwas** · 12-19-2009, 09:24 AM

congrats for that nice score man

**Monstru** · 12-19-2009, 12:25 PM

Thx bro

10minutes with LN2 :o

Must work with some higher voltage I guess

DDR3 2754 8-9-8-24

**zalbard** · 12-19-2009, 12:31 PM

The only real downside is the heatspreader, at least for me... 38mm fans + a tower heatsink + tall RAM heatsinks + x58 classified = impossible

Doesn't take away the fact that the review is very well done, though. Thanks!

**Leeghoofd** · 12-19-2009, 12:58 PM

Nice work man, seems like they are killer rams... and congratz on winning the Hwbot country cup too, Romania rocked them all !!

**Mafio** · 12-19-2009, 12:58 PM

awesome work mate

adata ddr3 rocks

**Monstru** · 12-19-2009, 01:22 PM

Zalbard - Thx bro, I am glad you like the review

Leeghoofd - Thx man, that Country CUP was a beautifull experiece for us. Finnaly we are champions

Mafio - Thx, they sure did some strong RAM with this one

**hoodlikegaza** · 12-19-2009, 01:23 PM

looks like they are on newegg already. $275 for a dual channel kit...

**Monstru** · 12-19-2009, 04:19 PM

So quite the recomended price I guess

**Buckeye** · 12-19-2009, 06:39 PM

That is killer stuff and a very nice review, thanks !

**HDCHOPPER** · 12-20-2009, 08:59 AM

Man 2754 Mhz and you haven't even stuck the voltsto it yet is Incredible !!

And grats on your cup & skillzz

**Monstru** · 12-20-2009, 10:14 AM

Thx guys, I hope I will have time later to really put up something interesting, with some more fierce volts. Now the ladies just dried up, so I am back to my P55 LN2 round-up.

**KizilejdeR** · 12-21-2009, 09:28 AM

Excellent score

Congrats.

**~~overclocking101~~** · 12-22-2009, 04:38 PM

^^WTF^^ what game is this guy talking about? anyways great review and thats insane! 1.95V on P55 ram! nice

**Monstru** · 12-23-2009, 02:10 AM

He is probably spamming

Anyway, thank you

**borec** · 12-23-2009, 02:36 AM

avesome clocks wit cas8

**EXPANDER** · 12-23-2009, 03:49 AM

nice clock

**hiwa** · 12-23-2009, 04:28 AM

very nice CL8 clock bro
Hyper subzero ruls

**Monstru** · 12-23-2009, 09:54 AM

Thx guys!

Hiwa bro, you are right. But this kits rulz on air too

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