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Sometimes when you look at the market for performance memory it is easy to forget that not everyone is going to automatically look for PC2-8000, PC2-8500, or the new PC2-9200 speeds that scream high bandwidth and high prices.  The fact is that high performance also includes ultra low latencies at PC2-6400, a segment which promises excellent performance, decent pricing, and most importantly for the enthusiast: overclocking potential.  Today we are looking at G.Skill's low latency PC2-6400 modules - the F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK kit that comes with a matched pair of 1GB modules, and promises a very low 4-4-3-5 latency at 800MHz with memory voltage running  between 2.0V-2.1V.  Given the quality of memory these days, many enthusiasts,myself included, often get PC2-6400 memory with ultra tight timings and push them to the limit, and as usual that's what I intend to do with these G.Skill modules.

The modules have a simple looking heat spreader on them, with an attractive embossed logo. Unfortunately the heatspreader cannot be removed without tearing or otherwise removing the factory sticker; however at least the sticker has the timing specifications and voltages written right on it. The heatspreader appears to be attached to the memory chips with a standard thermal transfer tape - a less than optimal approach, however quite acceptable for a memory device rated in the PC2-6400 range.

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