AMD is about to introduce socket AM2 and socket F which will support DDR-2 RAM only, which Intel has been using for quite some time now. As you can imagine, the time of DDR RAM is slowly drawing to a close. Nevertheless, companies began shipping new, faster DDR RAM modules and kits, probably the last series of high end DDR RAM which will be produced. Today it feels like a sad day, as this probably is the last review of DDR RAM on Driver Heaven which I will be writing. We will be taking a look at the fastest 2GB DDR RAM kit available, the F1-4000BIU2-2GBHV series by G.Skill.

The HV series from G.Skill is a 2GB PC4000 kit which can run at 250MHz (500MHz DDR) with only 2.6V. They can run with 3/3/2/8 timings as well, which makes them by far the fastest high speed 2GB kit available. Older PC4000 2GB kits could run only with 3/4/4/8 timings, which had them performing considerably slower than the new HV series.

G.Skill recommends MSI, Epox and DFI nForce 4 motherboards for their RAM modules. We tried the RAM on an Asus nForce 4 motherboard, as well as a Gigabyte ULi chipset motherboard without any issues, but we decided to test them on an Epox 9NPA+ Ultra motherboard nonetheless in order to maximize their potential.

Manufacturer Specifications :

Packaging and the modules:

The modules are supplied in a fairly simple plastic package. The packaging is entirely clear and should be adequate to protect the two modules during transport. The only complaint that can be mentioned concerning the packaging is that it is not sealed, which means someone can open it and close it again without leaving the slightest trace or mark.