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Kingston PC2700 1024MB SODIMM |
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Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov
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Wednesday, 20 June 2007 |
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PCMark04's Memory Suite test showed the Hynix memory to be slightly faster than Kingston's, though nothing dramatic.
Sandra 2005's Memory Bandwidth benchmark also showed the Hynix memory inching ahead of Kingston's Samsung modules.
Interestingly enough, Cachemem showed Kingston's memory running noticeably slower than Hynix's Hyundai-based RAM (at least from a numerical standpoint). It could be a not-so-good integration between Kingston's PCB and Samsung's chips, seeing as how Kingston is beginning to use their own modules.
SuperPI results were a lot closer just like the rest of the benchmarks. During the 4 million calculation Kingston inches ahead slightly. Notebook memory isn't about performance so much as it is about upgrading. No one in their right mind would consider overclocking a laptop as doing so would void any warranties and given their mediocre-at-best cooling solutions, the risk of frying something is a lot higher. The idea is to get brand name, quality memory with solid performance and a good warranty. Although Kingston's 1GB SODIMM is a bit slower than we would have hoped for, it's very reliable and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Pros
- High capacity
- Very stable, reliable memory
- Reputable brand
- Good performance
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- Still expensive due to lower yield/demand
- Could be faster
By now it's common knowledge that Kingston makes quality products and is a tier 1 memory manufacturer/provider. Their lifetime warranty only helps. Aside from a high price tag (though given the capacity, low demand, and therefore low availability it comes as no surprise), the only downside to the RAM is the slightly slower speed. It's nothing you'll ever notice, but quantitatively it's not as fast. You can search for your memory upgrade here.
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