G.Skill F2-6400CL4D 2x1GB DDR2 Dual Channel Memory Kit

Introduction: 

   G. Skill has been one of my regular choices of memory modules since the release of the 64-Bit processors. The two most influential factors for choosing their modules had to do with price and forum threads. Manufacturers can boast about good reviews from all around the world, but rarely do you find forum threads that have posts and examples of ram module performances thanks to some of their own techs. This kind of participation from their own people was a great example of belief in their own products.

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.

   G. Skill encourages their employees to be active participants with their ideas and innovation with any product during inception to release. Encouraging motivation like this is always bound to result in a better company and better products. It's a positive cycle that can only perpetuate better results and more advanced hardware for the computer memory market. This particular G. SKill F2-6400CL4D-2GPK kit has a bit of history and legacy to live up to. Time to open the package.

Specifications:

First Impressions:

   Straight out of the package, the G.Skill Memory are covered with what I've dubbed the patented G.Skill Blue heat spreaders. Every module that has come across this test bench have been sky blue. The modules have nothing on them besides the G.Skill logo and warranty sticker with the standard model, serial, and voltage numbers.
 

Packaged Toys

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Inspecting the Memory

   As the stickers note, these modules are rated to run best between 1.9 to 2.0 volts. If tradition holds true, these modules may actually benefit with a bit more voltage. However, this also can void your warranty and may damage your modules, especially if you have less than capable power supply and poor air flow.
 

Powerful

Stylish

And all G.Skill

   When memory modules are released with specific features and ratings, any and everyone wants the memory to at the very least, perform to those specifications. All too often in the past, we experienced DDR memory with 2-3-2-6 timings that couldn't hold the line and would insist on booting to 2-3-3-6 and in some cases 2.5-3-3-6 which was very disappointing. Memory manufacturers have done much better as the 32/64-bit market has matured. It seemed just as DDR was near perfection, the industry moved over to DDR2 and while new DDR2 memory is arriving in droves, we already have news containing future DDR3 samples being tested.
 

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Spec Sticker

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   The G. Skill F2-6400CL4D has specific modules rated to perform at 4-4-4-12 timings on any DDR2 compatible motherboard. The voltage range is 2.0 - 2.1 volts, though I'm quite sure it can handle out of spec with ample cooling and caution. This is quite a bit less voltage than past DDR modules requiring a stock 2.7 volts and some up to 3.0 volts! This is one of the good features I can appreciate about DDR2 modules: less voltage means less heat and a more efficiency. These kinds of advancements should help to keep our computer systems cooler and last longer.