6-Way 1GB DDR500 Round-up

The Modules:

Corsair:

Key Features:

• Memory amount: 2x 512MB
• Access time: 4.0ns Hynix IC’s
• 500MHz (PC4000) Unbuffered DDR Modules
• CAS latency: 3 clock cycles
• RAS precharge: 4 cycles
• RAS active to precharge: 8 cycles
• Command rate: 1T (1 cycle)
• Aluminum heat spreader for thermal diffusion (Black)
• Latency: 3-8-4-4-1T
• 2.75V
• Lifetime Warranty

Geil:

Key Features:

• Memory amount: 2x 512MB
• Access time: Hand Picked 3.5ns GeIL Chips
• 500MHz (PC4000) Unbuffered DDR Modules
• 6 Layers Ultra Low Noises Shielded PCB board
• Tin Coated Platinum – Copper Heat Spreader
• CAS 2.5 7-4-4 Running @ DDR500Mhz PC4000
• Retail package with neon green clear acrylic case and instructions.
• 2.65V-2.95V
• Lifetime Warranty

Kingston:

Key Features:

• Memory amount: 2x 512MB
• Access time: 5.0ns Samsung IC’s
• 500MHz (PC4000) Unbuffered DDR Modules
• CAS latency: 3 clock cycles
• RAS precharge: 4 cycles
• RAS active to precharge: 8 cycles
• Command rate: 1T (1 cycle)
• Aluminum heat spreader for thermal diffusion (Blue)
• Latency: 3-8-4-4-1T
• 2.6V
• Lifetime Warranty

OCZ Technologies:

Key Features:

• Memory amount: 2x 512MB
• Access time: 4.0ns Hyinx IC’s
• 500MHz (PC4000) Unbuffered DDR Modules
• CAS latency: 2.5 clock cycles
• RAS precharge: 4 cycles
• RAS active to precharge: 7 cycles
• Command rate: 1T (1 cycle)
• Aluminum heat spreader for thermal diffusion (Black)
• EVP(Extended Voltage Protection) Technology allowing up to 3.0 volts DDR while maintaining full warranty
• Latency: 2.5-7-4-4-1T
• 2.8V
• Lifetime Warranty

Both of the OCZ PC-4000 modules use Hynix IC’s that have been “customized” by OCZ Technologies and given new speed ratings.