Super-steady Kingtiger 4GB memory kit test

Reprinted from Cnet China ZOL http://zol.com.cn Original author: xiangzhong Date: 07/07/24

2G single memory demand is increasing with Vista’s popularization

Windows Vista, the next generation operation system of Microsoft is finally launched on end of Jan, 2007. Users are excited for if florid interface, people-oriented operation and higher security. However, each time when the operating system is upgraded, the mainstream hardware has to encounter a big challenge and high pressure. And this time, it’s memory’s turn!

 

Windows Vista—next generation memory killer

Microsoft has publicized configuration requirements for Vista operating system. On that list, 512M is the minimum system memory capacity that Vista requires. However, 512M only ensures Vista can be installed and basically run, if users want to experience Vista fluently, a bigger capacity memory is a must. On 22nd, Feb, 2007,  IBM computer expert David Short declares, users need to equip 4G memory so that Vista can performances the best. Not long before, the Vista demonstration computer of Microsoft was also equipped 4GB memory. Thus it can be seen in near future, 4GB memory will be the standard configuration specification for the users who are seeking for high performance. Due to slot numbers limitation on main board, demand of single 2GB memory will be increasing in future.

 

Kingtiger Stonetiger series 2GB DDR 800 memory kit

Hardware manufacturers are always producing products according to the market requirements, Kingtiger, as a memory manufacturer in DDR2 time, is no exception. Maybe some players are not quite familiar with this new memory brand. Actually it is an aboratively built memory brand of Newlystar Technology Co., LTD, which was established in 2000. Currently the market response is very good and Kingtiger has obtained users acceptance.

　Test platform and related introduction

Kingtiger 2GB DDR2 800 memory kit detailed information

As a new memory brand, Kingtiger is dedicated in low price, high performance and high quality after service. Its hit ratio on the market rises rapidly. The single 2GB DDR2 800 memory tested this time untilizes dark blue PCB. 16 pcs of chipsets are installed averagely on two sides, featuring special layout design and manufacturing technology.

 Front side of Kingtiger 2GB DDR2 800

The wiring of PCB scientifically adopts Snake wire layout to ensure the consistent length of the circuit.  It follows the 135°bevel design, which can effectively decrease the signal disturbance and ensure the steady run of memory.

 Back view of Kingtiger 2GB DDR2 800

The PCB is in dark blue, with bronzing logo printed on both sides. Product label and security label are glued to the front side of PCB. From the tiny wire lead under the gilt pins it can be seen that the gilt pins utilize gold electroplating, which is better than common Electroless Gold Plating as it could avoid the oxidation after long term use and damage caused by repetitious plug and remove. Absolutely, gold electroplating will increase the costs as well. 

  

Product label and chipset

The product label lists all the detailed information for users’ check when buying. It utilizes 16 pcs of Micron D9HNL chipsets, consists of 128M*6=2GB capacity.

CPU-Z SPD Information

Test platform list:

Hardware configuration

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600

Memory  Kingtiger 2GB DDR2 800 *2

(timing5-5-5-18  )

Mainboard      Asus P5K Deluxe WiFi-AP

( P35+ICH9R / PCB version1.09 / BIOSversion0304 )

Video Card      XFX 7300GT

( core/frequency 550MHz/1600MHz  )

Hard Disk       Seagate 7200.9 250GB 8M SATA

Power     COOLERMASTER 850W

( ATX12V 2.0 / 850W )

Screen

Asus VW198T

( 19inch widthLCD / 1440×900 resolution )

As 32bit operating system can not recognize the memory whose total capacity is 4Gb, we chose 64Bit Windows Vista Ultimate as the operating system for this test. Detailed test list is below:　

System Drive and software environment

Operating system   Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

( Chinese Version / 64Bit )

Mainboard chipsets group drive    Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

(version 8.3.0.1001  )

Video card drive     NVIDIA Forceware 162.22BETA

Desktop enviroment       1440×900_32bit＠60Hz

Related testing software introduction

Performance test software

Unit performance test software     PCMark 05

( Futuremark /version1.20 )

Sub-system test software      Everest

( V3.80.957BETA )

Science calculate software    SuperPI

( Kanada Lab / version Mod1.5 XS )

3D game related software      DOOM3

System information resource CPU-Z

( www.cpuid.com / version1.40 )

After test on PCMark 05、Everest、Super PI and Doom3 which is specially sensitive to memory, Kingtiger memory can have a detailed and extension evaluation.

Test Result and Purchase suggestion

After test, Kingtiger 2GB DDR2 800 can successfully pass all the tests under 2.0V with over frequency up to DDR2 800Mhz. Correspondingly speaking, 2.0v is not high to 1.8v standard DDR2 working voltage. In order to ensure the safety under non-standard working voltage, users just need to keep good ventilation for the computer case. Performance under over frequency DDR2 800 has great progress.

comparison     DDR2-667_5-5-5-18     DDR2-800_5-5-5-18

PCMark 05（the smaller the better）

Memory  5052       5188

Everest V3.80.957Beta（the bigger the better）

Memory read(the bigger the better)      6022MB/S      6588MB/S

Memory read-in( the bigger the better)  4879MB/S      4888MB/S

Memory copy(the bigger the better)     5288MB/S      5394MB/S

Memory Latency( the smaller the better)      82.2ns     74.1ns

SuperPI（the smaller the better）

1M  21.956S  21.481S

DOOM3(the bigger the better）

1024×768       123.1 fps 125.9 fps

Although some enthusiastic memory manufacturer have already launched DDR2 1200Mhz memory, because of the high price and processor maximum Front Side Bus is only 1333Mhz, the dual channel consisted by two DDR2 800 can meet the requirement of the band width. Hence, in a long time in future, DDR2 800 will continue to be the mainstream model on the market.

 

Kingtiger 2GB DDR2 800 memory kit—First choice of high performance with low cost

We found on the market, compared to other brands, Kingtiger 2GB DDR2 800 price is the most preferential. To meet Windows Vista’s high requirement, single 2G memory has a big potential market in near future. We believe, along with the development of 64bit operating system, 4GB memory system will become the standard configuration of future game enthusiasts. And those users who pay attention to system update will also consider single 2GB memory as well. With excellent performance, over frequency ability and good price, Kingtiger will certainly be the first choice of the users.

Product advantages: Solid workmanship, high capacity, ability of over frequency.