Mushkin Ridgeback 996991 PC3-16000 Memory Kit Review

Intel's Sandy Bridge platform has proven to be a capable performer for the mid-range enthusiast, offering exceptional performance for a pretty modest price point. Usually with each new platform, the memory manufacturers have a "new" lineup of modules that are tailored for the latest and greatest platform. This time is no different. After having looked at four sets of memory ranging from 4 to 8GB in our P67 Memory Roundup I found that the binning of modules was pretty close to what they could accomplish out-of-the-box. Due to the Sandy Bridge architecture, the amount of bclock overclocking is limited so there are large frequency jumps between memory multipliers. 1600 to 1866 to 2133 are usually the choices available. Bclock tuning jumps off from those points presenting some unique challenges. One being the lack of bclock tuning with a spread of about 10MHz being the maximum with about a 5Mhz to 7MHz being the norm, if you have a decent chip. That brings us to this 8GB set of Mushkin Ridgeback Memory that runs at 2000MHz with latencies of 9-11-9-27 using 1.65v. Let's see what kind of headroom and performance these latest modules from Mushkin have to offer... Overclockers Club

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