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We need a good motherboard to get the most from the Kingston HyperX Genesis 2666mhz Memory, so we decided to use the Asus ROG Maximus V Gene Z77, which we also reviewed today.
The Kingston memory has two XMP profiles, one configured at 2,400mhz and the other at 2666mhz, both with timings of 11-13-13-30 @ 2N. Profile 2 is the fallback option for boards that won't support the 2,666mhz speeds.
We can see the DRAM Timing control settings are configured to 11-13-13-30, as expected.
System validation is available over here.
We tried to manually overclock the board to 2,800mhz via the built in options on the Asus ROG Maximus V Gene Z77 motherboard. Sadly the system wouldn't post at this speed, even when we relaxed the timings to 14-14-14-40. We also tried cranking the voltage a little, to 1.68, outside Intel specifications.
We did manage to get the memory running at 2712mhz, by increasing the BCLK/PEG Frequency but it made little difference to the overall performance results. Most people will be content by selecting the 2,666mhz XMP1 profile.
Im still not sure im sold on spending so much for memory.
I upgraded recently from 1600 to 2133 and on a blind test i couldnt tell the difference
this is great, but its only 4GB? id like to see how the 4GB sticks handle before committing . I cant find it anywhere either? any links to kits?
I think 1866mhz is good value, kingston make some nice cheaper memory.
nice showcase for them, they needed it with g.skill and the like running amok