GeIL PC2-6400 DDR2 Ultra 2GB kit

Introduction

It's been a while (Q2, 2004) since first DDR2 modules landed in customers' motherboards. Today, most if not all modern platforms come equipped with these chips. Note that all memory standards have to be first approved by JEDEC. First company to propagate the use of DDR2 memory was Intel with their Prescott CPUs, AMD followed later on with AM2. As of now, every major IC company seems to be holding on to DDR2 bandwagon. 

While DDR2 modules come in different speeds (533, 667, 800 and 1066 MHz) most of us -- especially enthusiasts, want to grab the fastest ones available on the market. There are still a lot of chipsets supporting memory up to 667 MHz DDR2. The newer ones cope with speeds of 800 MHz and beyond -- that's why the varation in speed. 

Today I will be looking at what seems the best price/performance compromise. The product I'm talking about is GeIL PC2-6400 2GB Ultra Dual Channel kit rated at 800 MHz and pretty tight 4-4-4-12-2T timings. Everyone knows GeIL right? Well you should since they've been in memory business since 1997. If not, give the below text a glance and continue reading on the next page.

Company Overview

GeIL – Golden Emperor Int’l Ltd. – is the worlds’ leading IT (memory module & CE) manufacturer that concentrates in designing the most innovative product for consumers in a wide variety of market segments.

Our culture is based on a long-lasting commitment to customer satisfaction. GeIL is determined to produce the most advanced product with absolutely the lowest rate of return for every GeIL customer to receive the quality, performance and dependability they deserve.

Established in 1993, GeIL has soon become one of the most professional memory module manufactures in the industry. Since then GeIL has been concentrating in memory module design and manufacturing. As of today, our manufacturing facilities employ over 200 people and produce a wide variety of modules with distribution in over 50 countries worldwide. GeIL’s Global Headquarter resides in the heart of computer technology – Taipei with branches spreading over in Hong Kong, China and U.S.A.

Our diverse product lines also include consumer electronic product. In order to produce this wide range of performance products with the best of quality, GeIL has implemented a stringent, company-wide, quality control standard of excellence. GeIL’s introduction of EVO II IC/Module Tester has raised the bar of DRAM manufactures’ ability in R&D of IC/memory module sorting technology. This is just the beginning.

Specifications

Below you can find specifications for GeIL's PC2-6400 Ultra 2GB kit. One thing I'd like to note is the working voltage. I wasn't able to run the default configuration (4-4-4-12) with Vdimm of 1.8v. As for warranty, GeIL gives you lifetime warranty and support in case your memory borks out on you.