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Product:
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Corsair XMS4400 TwinX Memory Kit |
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Price:
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$550 (CAN) / $419 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Corsair
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Author:
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Shatterstar
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Date:
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April 7th, 2004
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Anna from Corsair
for sending the Corsair XMS4400 TwinX Memory Kit for review.
Introduction:
There are many paths on the way of the computer enthusiast enlightenment. One such path is the way of
the overclocker which focuses on achieving a perfect balance in order to squeeze the most power out of
a processor and other components. Be warned this is not as simple a task and can potentially damage
working components if done incorrectly. Overclocking can be as simple as raising your front side bus,
but this is only the one method of performance gain. Experienced overclockers have understood that in
order to achieve high performance goals you must also have components that remain stable at a higher frequency
and voltage. There are a wide variety of high performance components currently on the market and since
1994, Corsair has been supporting the special demands of mission-critical servers, high-end workstations,
and gaming machines. The company has recently released a series of XMS Memory Modules designed for
extreme performance. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the Corsair XMS4400 TwinX Memory Kit
designed for dual channel DDR supporting motherboards.
Specifications:
The Corsair XMS4400 TwinX Memory Kit is one of several different memory modules packages
available on the Corsair website. This memory kit is composed of a matched pair of memory modules and
is designed with the 875P (Canterwood) chipset in mind. Here are some specifications taken directly
from the Corsair website:
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Corsair XMS4400 TwinX Memory Kit - Key Features:
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| Corsair XMS4400 TwinX Memory Kit: Manufactured by Corsair |
| 1024 Megabytes of memory: Two matched CMX512-4400 modules |
| 2-64x64 XMS TwinX Dual-Channel DDR 184-Pin |
| Dual channel testing environment: 275MHz Canterwood based test setup |
| XMS4400 memory is intended for use on ultra-overclockable motherboards based on the Intel 875P "Canterwood" chipset |
| Tested at DDR550 (275MHz) on an Asus P4C800-E motherboard |
| Tested at JEDEC-standard latency settings (3-4-4-8) for optimal memory bus speed |
| Optimum Canterwood performance achieved at high bus speed and relaxed latency |
| Test voltage: 2.75V |
| Lifetime warranty |
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The Corsair TwinX CMX512-4400 1GB Memory Kit was shipped in a retail blister package, which featured
the standard advertising on the front. Showcased on the front were the two 512MB modules with their
black anodized heat spreaders, Corsair also offers the same kit in a Platinum color. Printed on the
front of the packaging and on the memory itself is the XMS series logo. The Corsair TwinX CMX512-4400
1GB Memory Kit is rated at a blazing DDR550 or 275FSB and is sure to test the limits of most if not all
overclocking systems on the market.
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Inside the retail packaging are two CMX512-4400 184-pin DIMM memory modules along with a 2-page fold out.
On the back of the fold out is a summarized list of comments and awards that the memory kit has received
from various websites and reviews.
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