Everest Ultimate Edition
Since we already showed you the benefits of 1600MHz with lower timings, we gave only the upper stock and overclocked frequencies a spin. This is a good example of why the system just seems to haul butt when using performance memory.
GraySky 3.0 HD Encoding
As you can see here, whether you’re using the system’s default 1333MHz frequency, or one of the XMP profiles, there’s plenty of performance gain when doing some video rendering. Since rendering programs attempt to shove everything into available memory, the faster RAM definitely wins the day.
Unigine Heaven DX10 Demo
The obvious benefits you’ll notice with 3D applications is more responsiveness during challenging scens and higher frame rates as the system’s memory bandwidth and CPU frequencies increase. It’s also why many gamers do a little overclocking now and then as it does help get a few extra frames when needed.
Final Thoughts
The mission of the LoVo memory is two fold. It offers users the same, or better level of performance you would expect from more extreme DDR3 memory kits. It also offers the latest JEDEC standard, further motivating energy conservation innovation. Like all new memory standards, you can expect even better performance and timings as more advanced ICs are engineered. If you’re an extreme benchmark guru, you’ll want to consider using the 1.65V memory instead of these LoVo parts.
As far as the Kingston HyperX 4GB 1866MHz DDR3 LoVo memory is concerned, you won’t find a more energy efficient dual channel memory kit on the market. With limited 1866MHz quantities and performance being so close to the 1800MHz kits, it only makes sense to spend your money on the latter. Kingston’s LoVo DDR3 memory provide “green” performance without costing you much of your hard earned green. There’s definitely no downside to running these modules in your system.
Pros
- Low voltage, energy efficient memory
- Newest JEDEC engineering
- Premium ICs underneath
- Fastest low voltage memory available
- Aggressive pricing
Cons
- IF you don’t like green…
- Triple Channel Kits not available…yet…
Overall Rating: 9.5 / 10.0