G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK

Introduction:

    While narrowly averting both an international incident to get you this next review from G.Skill and filling out Printed Circuit Board forms for FedEx, I'm happy to say the guys in the black van with tinted windows no longer sit outside my house. So what created this fiasco, you say? No, it wasn't nuclear secrets from N. Korea, but just some simple DDR2 RAM from G.Skill. The RAM in question is DDR2 800MHz - the kit name is F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK, which is a 2GB kit with CAS Latency of CL4-4-3-5 at 2.0-2.1 volts. G.Skill offers several versions of DDR2 with all kinds of timings and speeds. So let's pop this stuff in the computer and see what kind of performance we get from this kit.

About the company:

Our History
"G. SKILL", established in 1989 by enthusiasts, is a leading memory Module Manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan.

With traditional strengths, we have built excellent reputation by meeting market demand and fostering business competitiveness both locally and internationally with our dedications to:
- Competitive prices
- On-Time Delivery
- Assured Quality
- Customer-Oriented Services
- Various Products

Mission Statement
We are here to provide superior memory products and satisfactory services in order to keep pace with our customers' growing needs, and help our customers in adding value to their products. And we pledge we will continue to do so and enable both sides to obtain significant competitive advantages in the market segments.

Specifications:

DDR2-800 HK Series Features:
- Guaranteed clock speed of 800MHz (PC2-6400)
- Low latency settings of 4 (CL), 4 (TRCD), 3 (TRP), 5 (TRAS)
- Lifetime warranty
- Available in the following packages:
F2-6400CL4S-1GBHK - Single Module of 1GB
F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK - Matched Pair of 1 * 2GB modules (2GB kit)

A Closer Look:

Retail front

Retail back

Product info

Surprise

    G.Skill uses some eye-catching packaging for their RAM. The entire box is done in a holographic effect, with a picture of a Formula F1 car on the front. The packaging used is a real head-turner without a doubt, and even the style of box used is different. The front cover of the box flips open to reveal the RAM inside, although this isn't how the RAM is removed - it's just a window for your viewing pleasure.

Inside protection

Da'Ram

Another shot

showing off

    To actually get to the RAM, open the side of the package and slide out the sticks. Once in hand, you can get a feel for the heatsinks. They are very thin and lightweight - to the point that they almost feel like they won't do much cooling at all. The heatsink plates are held in place to the RAM with thermal tape and two spring clips. Also, each of the heatsink plates have the G.Skill logo on them. Also in the box was a white sticker with the G.Skill logo done in glow in the dark paint.

Locking clip

Exposed chips

Close up

Negative view