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Testing with DDR2-800 just isn't proper these days. Even if the difference is small, the fact remains that DDR2-1066 memory is absolutely pedestrian. Anyone buying into the platform now for Phenom II is going to be getting DDR2-1066 unless they are completely clueless. In the enthusiast circles (the people interested in upgrading from a current AM2+ platform), there's also a high likelihood of already having DDR2-1066. Eight freakin' gigabytes of CL5 DDR2-1066 now costs $100 flat, so it isn't like the upgrade is expensive or outlandish. Anyone reviewing the Phenom II is providing information to people who are knowingly buying into the end of a platform. Soon all PII chips will be superseded by AM3 models. Anyone wanting to use DDR3 will have to chuck their current Phenom II anyway. There's no reason this late in the game to showcase the chip outside of its best light--it's proper light. This means not being retarded: Use some cheap-as-dirt 1066 as it best represents the product with average, cheap support hardware.
Even if the difference between DDR2-800 and DDR2-1066 is 0.05% on average, it's the proper type of memory to test with at this point since it's the standard. Even Phenom was 1066 compliant with two sticks.
Last edited by Particle; 01-12-2009 at 06:45 AM.
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As a thread about any computer related subject has its length approach infinity, the likelihood and inevitability of a poorly constructed AMD vs. Intel fight also exponentially increases.
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When it comes to computer news, 70% of Internet rumors are outright fabricated, 20% are inaccurate enough to simply be discarded, and about 10% are based in reality. Grains of salt--become familiar with them.
Remember: When debating online, everyone else is ALWAYS wrong if they do not agree with you!
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