Review of Corsair XMS4400

Driver 7 · Jan 19, 2004, 02:16 AM

Like most enthusiast-orientated hardware, whether it's worth it or not depends on just how well you can make use of it. Corsair's XMS4400 TwinX 1GByte memory is aimed at the enthusiast with ultra-deep pockets, and one who doesn't want system RAM to become the limiting factor, assuming synchronous FSB running is the aim.

Corsair has decided to go for the jugular with some all-new XMS4400 RAM. That translates to DDR550, or 275MHz in more common parlance.It appears that XMS4400 TwinX memory is reserved for a system featuring the very best in overclocked components.

Corsair's black aluminium heatspreaders help mask the modules underneath. They also help to keep an even temperature over the 16-chip sticks. Corsair recommends an operating voltage of 2.75v. Couple that with the DDR550 speed for some hot-under-the-spreader action. Lately, the only method of discerning the modules' ratings has been by the holographic sticker on the top-right corner. All we can gather is that it's a twin set of 512MByte (16 chips of 32M x 8) modules rated at 550MHz with 3-4-4-8 latencies. You just have to take Corsair's word for it, it seems.

The question now is not whether system RAM can keep up with the potential shown by motherboard chipsets and CPUs. It's now a case of ensuring you have a board and processor that can match the RAM's potential. It appears that XMS4400 TwinX memory is reserved for a system featuring the very best in overclocked components.

Hexus puts the memory to the test to see if they can make it purr at ultra-high speeds.

Find out here: HEXUS

Jan 19, 2004, 02:16 AM	#1
Driver 7 Discombobulated NVidiot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC - CANADA Posts: 1,015 Rep Power: 0	Review of Corsair XMS4400 Like most enthusiast-orientated hardware, whether it's worth it or not depends on just how well you can make use of it. Corsair's XMS4400 TwinX 1GByte memory is aimed at the enthusiast with ultra-deep pockets, and one who doesn't want system RAM to become the limiting factor, assuming synchronous FSB running is the aim. Corsair has decided to go for the jugular with some all-new XMS4400 RAM. That translates to DDR550, or 275MHz in more common parlance.It appears that XMS4400 TwinX memory is reserved for a system featuring the very best in overclocked components. Corsair's black aluminium heatspreaders help mask the modules underneath. They also help to keep an even temperature over the 16-chip sticks. Corsair recommends an operating voltage of 2.75v. Couple that with the DDR550 speed for some hot-under-the-spreader action. Lately, the only method of discerning the modules' ratings has been by the holographic sticker on the top-right corner. All we can gather is that it's a twin set of 512MByte (16 chips of 32M x 8) modules rated at 550MHz with 3-4-4-8 latencies. You just have to take Corsair's word for it, it seems. The question now is not whether system RAM can keep up with the potential shown by motherboard chipsets and CPUs. It's now a case of ensuring you have a board and processor that can match the RAM's potential. It appears that XMS4400 TwinX memory is reserved for a system featuring the very best in overclocked components. Hexus puts the memory to the test to see if they can make it purr at ultra-high speeds. Find out here: HEXUS