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These particular memory modules were used for the nForce 5 launch. The main reason for this, is their support for EPP. This is extra data about the memory modules stored on the SPD chip. For this to be any use, the motherboard must support the EPP standard. This feature hasn't been taken up anywhere near as much as both nVidia and Corsair hoped for, but there is no downside to having it on your memory modules.

Corsair has chosen matte black heat spreaders, with glossy black, purple and yellow stickers. This won't be to everyone's taste, as with so many things. I would sooner peel the stickers off the modules, but I'm fairly certain that would void the warranty.


These modules are rated to 1066MHz at 5-5-5-15. Corsair has actually specified this in the SPD chip, unlike most of the other modules on test. You'll notice that at 800MHz, the timings are slightly tighter, at 4-4-4-12.


Overclocking was excellent, reaching 1200MHz without breaking a sweat. This was limited by our test set up, as I'm sure most of you will find as well.

We use these modules in all our hardware testing and haven't had any compatibility issues at all. Although Corsair has released quite a few newer modules since these, with lower latencies, I was really surprised at the low price of £281.82. This gets you 2GB of high speed memory with plenty of room for overclocking. That makes a pretty sound investment for anyone building a new PC.

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