Mushkin 4GB HP2-6400 2x2GB DDR2 Memory Kit

Introduction:

   Just when we thought that having 2GB of RAM in a computer would be sufficient, along comes Vista, new high end games, and budding video editors using the PC. All these things love to eat up every byte we have. Well, Mushkin offers a 4GB kit of RAM that will not break the bank while offering excellent performance. The product in the spotlight this time is the Mushkin 4GB HP2-6400 DDR2 RAM, which consists of two 2GB sticks (MMMmm). Windows XP 32-bit is limited to a total of 4 GB, which is, by default, equally divided between Kernel and application usage. Using the /3GB switch in the boot.ini file forces Windows to limit the kernel to the upper 1GB and provides up to 3GB for applications. Windows XP x64 can support much more memory; although the theoretical memory limit a 64-bit computer can address is about 16 exabytes. The primary benefit of moving to 64-bit is the increase in the maximum allocatable system memory (RAM).

About the Company:  

Founded in 1994, Mushkin is best known for producing “Enhanced” memory modules. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado Mushkin provides performance enhanced computer products to users worldwide. Exceptional quality, enhanced performance and unparalleled customer support are what make Mushkin products the best in the industry.

Mushkin products include an enhanced power supply line and a complete selection of memory upgrades for desktops, servers and notebooks – we offer something for everyone from business user to gamer. Our enhanced memory products are available in several performance categories from standard to extreme, with our REDLINETM series in a class of its own. Our enhanced power supply line offers superb regulation and ripple characteristics, modularity and plenty of power to supply the most demanding systems.

With customers including everyone from Apple Computer and NASA to gamers and web browsers, Mushkin knows what is important to customers - enhanced performance with uncompromised quality. With Mushkin you Get More.

Specifications:

    991564 (2GB) HP2-6400
    996564 (2x2GB)

Packaging:

Retail Front

Retail back

    The standard blister pack commonly seen nowadays is used to house the RAM sticks for retail sale. On the back the side of the paper insert are a set of simple installation instructions and a small troubleshooting guide.

A Closer Look:

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    This batch of RAM from Mushkin is the 4GB 996564 HP2-6400 kit WOOHOO... which consist of 2x2GB sticks. The specs are DDR2 6400 which is 800mhz and has a latency of 5-5-4-12 and will work at 2.0 to 2.2 volts. Which tells me these modules have some breathing room for some overclocking.

Cut out design

Another angle

    On these modules of RAM, blue heat spreaders are used with the typical Mushkin cutout design along the top. A thin thermal tape adhesive is used to secure the aluminum heat spreaders to the RAM chips, then two simple chrome clips clamp everything together. On each of the module is a sticker that gives a simple but thorough description of the RAM along with the dreaded VOID IF REMOVED warning. Since I wanted to show everyone the chips used, I removed the stickers along with the heat spreaders.

Thermal tape

D9 chips

    Under the blue heatspreaders Micron D9GSV chips are used. After doing a some online searching I found a lot of praise over these Micron modules. The testing phase will see if this batch of chips lives up to the others on the market.

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