Patriot Extreme PC2-9200 2x1GB Dual Channel Kit

Introduction:

During the last few months, I've had many friends, colleagues, and even family members calling asking common, yet important questions about top of the line computer hardware. What is a high frequency memory module? And what are they for? Those two questions are among the more important questions that are around the "inter-web". Some other questions as to whether HFM are worth the money and are they better than regular memory modules also have been asked and debated. We've all seen memory kits that operate in a wide range of frequencies from 800MHz all the way up to 1300MHz seen in some of the PC2-9200 and PC2-10000 memory kits. To answer those questions you have to break it down based on the user.

The average PC user is concerned with managing emails, pictures, audio, browsing the internet, office use, and maybe the occasional game. Nothing too difficult base on mainstream hardware standards. They typically could care less about the name, details, or what kind of memory they install in their system as long as it works. They are often content with what is on sale or the best bargain when ordering memory for their system. And in a nutshell, this is just fine since the rest of their system often doesn't have the need for faster, more extreme memory modules. There system works perfectly fine with basic memory.

Gamers whether typical or hardcore have always wanted the better memory kits that give them the best frame rate performance and stability. Much of their system uses more mainstream components. The normal gamers will buy most any memory kit with better timings which tend come a little flashier as well. As a normal gamer crosses the hardcore threshold, they'll be more and more concerned with very adaptable, stable, low latency memory. A good low latency memory kit is where they find the best results for obtaining good frame rates and a very reliable system. Cheap memory kits can't guarantee the best game play results. This is where the more expensive, low latency memory becomes so important as the best results comes from the better memory modules. These modules are often capable of higher frequencies if they feel so inclined to overclock.

Then, there are the extreme enthusiasts. They include the extreme gamers, overclockers or tweakers, who want the fastest systems using the fastest components to out score everyone around them. Clearance items, blow out sales, and average peripherals just won't cut it anymore. The system has to be well tuned and 100% stable no matter how far they push the components. Overclockers, or tweakers, are the most demanding of their hardware by far. Not only are they looking for that overclock title, they are also expecting absolute stability without failure. Low latency, highly overclockable memory modules are kits of choice. These top of the line memory modules most often overclock the best with the lowest timings and have the greatest stability and performance results.

The benefits of buying these high frequency memory kits is that you can expect the very best memory modules used to build them and they often run at higher stock frequencies without degrading the memory kit. We've seen some insane overclocks and memory performance from various PC2-7200, PC2-8500, and PC2-9200 memory kits. Patriot Memory is currently working to bring some extreme memory kits that will definitely peak your interests. In the meantime, one of those kits happens to be their new PC2-9200 Extreme Memory Kit. Have a look at this kit before you go off buying some with fancier heat sinks.

Specifications:

PC2-9200 (1150MHz) Extreme DDR2

Patriot Extreme Performance (EP) Enhanced Latency line is engineered to expand your gaming options. These modules are designed to operate at PC2-9200 with timings of 5-5-5-12 and are available in 1GB and 2GB kit capacities. They are equipped with heat Patriot bladed shield technology to improve module stability and performance while operating under extreme overclocking conditions. Engineered with the best quality components, Patriot Extreme Performance line is the ultimate solution for extreme overclockers and gamers.   Features Extreme Bandwidth PC2-9200 (1150MHz) Enhanced Latency (5-5-5-12) Bladed aluminum heat shields to improve module stability 100% Tested and Verified Lifetime Warranty RoHS Compliant 1142MHz when EPP is Enabled Non-ECC Unbuffered  PDC22G9200ELK Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-9200 Enhanced Latency DIMM Kit   Specs   PDC21G9200ELK Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2 1GB (2 x 512MB) PC2-9200 Enhanced Latency DIMM Kit   Specs

Many of Patriot's memory modules have been shipped to quite a few popular ETellers and stores like Newegg and Frys Electronics. If you've browsed their web page, then you probably noticed that they are in to everything that has anything to do with memory, whether it be PC memory or Compact Flash memory. After talking with Patriot marketing, it was very evident that they deeply believe in what they are doing. Patriot was very adamant about their quality, performance, and value comparing many of their memory modules to anyone else's on the market. Currently, their PC2-6400 Extreme 4-4-4 Memory modules can be purchased for under $150.00 and lower. I have tested these modules also have been tested to 1000MHz when overclocked.

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Their PC2-9200 Memory Kits are finally on the shelves in larger numbers and can be purchased for under $260.00 where as comparable memory modules can be more costly. Part of that cost tends to have something to do with the cost of many other kits coming with much more expensive RAM sinks. There's no doubt that fancier heat sinks make for a nice presentation, but they can also add something substantial to the cost of the memory. I've always been partial to some LEDs or an effect that separates a brand of RAM from another. It's not that I'm addicted to modding, I just can't stop!

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