RHINO pc2 8000 2gb ( D9GMH) reviev/ overclocking tests ( lots of pics)

[Solarfall]

hi guys

OK at first i would like to point out that this is my very first review/ testing results thread ever so be gentle in this first post i will be running these stick on 2.3v.. i will test these modules with with higher voltage little bit later..

so lets get on with it shall we. i'm testing these very rare sticks from Rhino technologies, even here in europe.
here's the technical mambo jambo:

Rhino PC2-8000F5M EPP 2GB Kit
PC2-8000 (5-4-4-9)
Micron D9GMH, Spartan PCB (6 layer)
all rhino memory sticks have micron D9GMH

naked sticks:




here are the first test done with cl3 and with 2.3v




Lets tighten those timings a little bit shall we... same 2.3v this was the best i could do with that voltage. not too bad with only 2.3v imo



2.3v with cl4



2.3v.... cl 5






please let me know what kind of tests would you you guess want me to run and what kind of timings you want me to try, and i see what i can do !!!!!

i'm far from done...more results later this week...

[EnJoY]

Firstly, not bad for your first go, but there's a few things.

1. Your tRC, tRFC, tWR, tWTR, and even tRRD are all too loose, with the first four being waaaay too loose, especially at higher MHz. Are you just leaving them at auto in bios? For reference, check here for low latency 680i, and here for high mhz results with timings shown. These results were done with some above average Cellshock PC2-8000C4 sticks. Also, on both of these shots, I DEFINATELY could have tightened the timings down even further, but it shows are yours are very very high for the sticks you are using.

2. See how in both my screenshots I give all the details with multiple cpu-z windows, memset windows, and anything else I can fit? Your screenshots are lacking where in some I struggle to find what I'm supposed to be looking for.

3. For primary timings, you should also try 4-4-3 and 5-4-3 and 5-5-4. tRP doesn't make much difference at all with stability on nvidia chipsets it seems, so you might as well keep it tight.

[Solarfall]

yeah i know that those timings are pretty loose .hehe wait for tomorrow, did some testing today and was really positively surprised i was able to do even better that those timings that you suggested. and true i should have taken more shots with more cpu-z windows open, that will be fixed in future posts for sure.. thanks for the feedback EnJoY
oh and what kind of testing programs do you suggest that i use for testing ????

[Kabauterman]

mate,
I see D9GCT on the Pics
why do you write D9GMH ?

[Solarfall]

mate,
I see D9GCT on the Pics
why do you write D9GMH ?

had to take the stick out and check it... they are D9GMH chips.. that pic was taken from the web shop i bought these baby's

btw they are really cheap compared to other D9 sticks.. only 230,00 € usually over here good ocing sticks cost over 300€

[Noob-ftw]

mate,
I see D9GCT on the Pics
why do you write D9GMH ?

Most likely a mistake. Nice quick little review though.

[SF3D]

All Rhinos should be D9GMH.

Solarfall- Your pictures might be clearer if every picture would have same layout.
Timings should be tighter..much tighter.

Here is my sample pic:

[Solarfall]

Most likely a mistake. Nice quick little review though.

i ain't done yet more testing results are on there way.. just gimme a couple of days


thanks SF3D for the sample pic... i thing i was in a hurry when i took those first screenies.. the future screenies will be done differently.. did some early tests with the sticks with tighter timings i try to post them tomorrow if i find the time that is

[The Stilt]

Here is some information regarding Rhino products.

The naming policy has been changed recently, so the kit reviewed here is similar to Rhino SavageN.S.P PC2-8000F5M.

We have been using few different PCB´s in the past but now on all of the models will be using either Brainpower B62URCE or the new 8-layer solution.

Some of the earliest 6400F4M / 8000F5M were using Micron D9GCT IC´s due shortage of D9GMH IC´s. Even the D9GCT is considered as a low bin chip all of my highest results have been archieved with it

Some of the other manufacturers have noticed it´s capabilites too.




Rhino SavageN.S.P PC2-6400F4M EPP 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Speed: 800MHz 4-4-3-9 / 667MHz 3-3-3-9
Voltage: 2.1V - 2.3V ± 2%
PCB: Brainpower 6-layer B62URCE 1.00 / "Spartan" 6-layer
IC: Micron D9GMH

Rhino SavageN.S.P PC2-6400F3M EPP 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Speed: 800MHz 3-4-3-9
Voltage: 2.3V - 2.45V ± 2%
PCB: Brainpower 6-layer B62URCE 1.00
IC: Micron D9GMH / D9GKX

Rhino SavageN.S.P PC2-8000F5M EPP 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Speed: 1000MHz 5-4-4-9 / 800MHz 4-4-3-9
Voltage: 2.1V - 2.3V ± 2%
PCB: Brainpower 6-layer B62URCE 1.00 / "Spartan" 6-layer
IC: Micron D9GMH

Rhino SavageN.S.P PC2-8000F4M EPP 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Speed: 1000MHz 4-4-4-9
Voltage: 2.2V - 2.3V ± 2%
PCB: Brainpower 6-layer B62URCE 1.00
IC: Micron D9GMH / D9GKX

Rhino SavageN.S.P PC2-8500F5M EPP 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Speed: 1066MHz 5-5-5-9 / 800MHz 4-4-3-9
Voltage: 2.1V - 2.3V ± 2%
PCB: Brainpower 6-layer B62URCE 1.00
IC: Micron D9GMH



Rhino SavageH.X.E PC2-6400F3M EPP 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Speed: 800MHz 3-4-3-9
Voltage: 2.3V - 2.55V
PCB: Brainpower 6-layer B62URCE 1.00
IC: Micron D9GMH / D9GKX
Heatspreader: Modified Scythe HR-07

Rhino SavageH.X.E PC2-8000F4M EPP 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Speed: 1000MHz 4-4-4-9
Voltage: 2.2V - 2.55V
PCB: Brainpower 6-layer B62URCE 1.00
IC: Micron D9GMH / D9GKX
Heatspreader: Modified Scythe HR-07

Rhino SavageH.X.E PC2-9600F5M EPP 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Speed: 1200MHz 5-5-5-9
Voltage: 2.2V - 2.55V
PCB: 8-layer
IC: Micron D9GMH / D9GKX
Heatspreader: Modified Scythe HR-07

The prices will be (again) cutted soon, and the new price for ex. SavageN.S.P 8000F5M kit will be 199€ (incl. VAT 22%).

Regarding the homepage of Rhino, it will be up quite soon.
Generating the motherboard / setting databases take some serious time so that is causing the delay.

[Solarfall]

info is much appropriated The Stilt

hey btw a lot of people have been asking me if i know where they could buy these rhino sticks... have you got any info for our foreign friends that what are the possibilities for them to get there hands on these awesome sticks... thanks

[Kabauterman]

Scythe HR-07 ???

I think the HR-07 is from Thermalright
but so far
very nice specs
I love Mem producers wich says what Chips are used

*thumbsup*

[The Stilt]

Scythe HR-07 ???

I think the HR-07 is from Thermalright
but so far
very nice specs
I love Mem producers wich says what Chips are used

*thumbsup*

http://www.scythe.co.jp/cooler/hr-07.html

[Solarfall]

ok it's time for an update. the following test results were done with 2.4v. hopefully the screenies i took this time have all the info that you guess wanted...

these tests were done with little bit more tighter timings that in the first post.
404mhz was the best i could do with 3.3.3.4 timings








best i could get out from these stick at 4.3.3.4. max stable benching OC was 534mhz







and finally test done with 5.3.3.4 max OC was 562 mhz. not bad, but honestly i was hoping for little bit more









alright next time i will crank up the voltage again and lets see what the sticks like 2.5v, the max voltage my board can do.. with out voltage mods that is

btw kinda weird that cpu-z and memset both show different numbers.. argh witch one is the correct reading ?????

[SF3D]

Nice! Pictures could be more compact.

Next: 1T and 3-3-3-4, 4,4,4,6 etc.

[Solarfall]

Nice! Pictures could be more compact.

Next: 1T and 3-3-3-4, 4,4,4,6 etc.

for some reason 1T setting is giving me a hard time, and i can't get any setting stable with it .. very strange.

[Solarfall]

i'm currently getting ready to start to run some tests with 2.5v and was thinking that it might be a good idea to put a fan on top of the modules.. just in case.. i don't what to kill em



night shot

[Radamanthys]

:O Nice Chips there you have. Price?

[Solarfall]

:O Nice Chips there you have. Price?

i did mention it in one of my earlier post but here it is again 230€... and as The stilt mentioned earlier the price will drop soon to 199€... thats what i call bang for your buck.

[ineedaname]

These Rhino pcb's look awfully similar to these micron sticks.



Pretty much a reference design I'm guessing.

[The Stilt]

These Rhino pcb's look awfully similar to these micron sticks.



Pretty much a reference design I'm guessing.

Well noticed

Some Micron reference were used to fill the shortage of the standard product.

These modules went under heavy re-qualifying process to make them match Rhino standards.

All of the current SavageN.S.P and SavageH.X.E are based on Brainpower or on the custom 8-layer solution.

And as far as I know Micron is no longer manufacturing the reference modules with die revision D IC´s.

[RealTelstar]

I'd like to know some EU e-tailor

[TEDY]

too expensive....crucial d9gmh 120€ or less dude....

[The Stilt]

crucial d9gmh 120€ or less dude....

Which is no longer available.
Micron manufacturers it´s reference modules with die revision -E from now on (ex. D9HNL).

Also most of the Micron reference sticks are already pretty well harvested from the good overclockers.

And like I said only very few Micron reference modules were used to fill the under production.

[RealTelstar]

too expensive....crucial d9gmh 120€ or less dude....

Not sure about the pc-6400, but the ballistix pc-8000 CL5 still has D9GMH, rated -2F from crucial. At least my batches which are # CL1117C.8C and Y4. I just opened the heatspreader of two of my modules to check

[Solarfall]

updating time again... these tests are done with 2.5v (my boards max voltage for memory) i encountered a weird problem with cas 5... i could not get it to boot to windows at any setting.. and i really mean any setting..
it must be the memory controller or something. i'm hoping that it can be fixed in future bios updates.
oh well here are the results from cas 3 and 4 with tight timings.

oced to @419mhz (3.3.3.4)





[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]here are the numbers i was able to squeeze from 4.3.3.4... @548mhz oh man almost @550mhz [/COLOR






next i will try how high i can go with 1T setting. i'll keep you guess updated