Test Setup

Test System
CPU:	Intel E6300 Conroe 1.8 GHz, 2 MB Cache
Motherboard:	ASUS P5B Deluxe BIOS 1004 Intel P965 C1
Video Card:	PowerColor X800XL Pro 16 PCI-E
Harddisk:	Samsung P80 80 GB
Power Supply:	Ultra V-Power 450W
Software:	Windows XP SP2, Catalyst 7.6

Performance & Overclocking

Once the memory was installed, the SPD programming of the memory is correct and reflects the two possible settings. It also featurs EPP, so that you may let the BIOS set the correct speed and timing for you.

Testing the memory is done by a specific method. First we run the kits at the intended settings - in this case 2.3V and 1066 MHz with CL5-5-5-15. This worked flawlessly. Then the timings were set at 3-2-2 with 667 MHz. The memory did not boot at these settings. When relaxing the timings a bit to 3-3-3, the system became stable once more at 1.95V. This is where the smile on my face became bigger and bigger after each test run. The first milestone is 800 MHz at CL3-3-3, the second came in form of 1000 MHz CL4-4-4 and then even 1066 MHz at the same setting with 2.35V. The kit even manages 1066 MHz CL5-5-5-15 with default timings of 1.85V. The maximum this kit managed was 1170 MHz stable at 5-5-5-15 and 2.35V. Cellshocks warranty only coveres an operation up to 2.3V, but even at 2.45V and CL5-5-5-15, the memory did not manage 1200 MHz.

Cellshock 1066 MHz CL5 2GB Kit
CPU Clock & Memory Ratio	Memory Speed	Memory Timings	Everest Read	Everest Write	Everest Latency	Quake 3 Timedemo	3DMark 2001SE	SuperPi Mod 1M
7 x 320 3:5	533 MHz	5-5-5-15 1.85V	8064 MB/s	5814 MB/s	57.7 ns	439.8 fps	27799	24.01 s
7 x 324 3:5	540 MHz	5-5-5-15 2.15V	8365 MB/s	6041 MB/s	55.2 ns	456.5 fps	28392	23.07 s
7 x 351 3:5	585 MHz	5-5-5-15 2.35V	8752 MB/s	6391 MB/s	53.4 ns	478.5 fps	29179	21.96 s
7 x 294 2:3	442 MHz	4-4-4-12 1.85V	7262 MB/s	5373 MB/s	65.6 ns	404.8 fps	26373	26.15 s
7 x 333 2:3	500 MHz	4-4-4-12 2.15V	8207 MB/s	6070 MB/s	58.1 ns	453.9 fps	28450	23.11 s
7 x 355 2:3	533 MHz	4-4-4-8 2.35V	8768 MB/s	6461 MB/s	54.7 ns	471.6 fps	29238	21.64 s
7 x 277 4:5	347 MHz	3-3-3-10 1.95V	6341 MB/s	5059 MB/s	78.6 ns	374.2 fps	24638	28.43 s
7 x 320 4:5	400 MHz	3-3-3-10 2.25V	7328 MB/s	5793 MB/s	68.3 ns	427.7 fps	26681	24.68 s
7 x 336 4:5	421 MHz	3-3-3-10 2.35V	7623 MB/s	6108 MB/s	64.8 ns	439.8 fps	27064	23.50 s

As you can see in the Voltage graph, it becomes apparent, that the maximum memory is rises steadily with the increase of voltage. Then when the maximum is reached, simply change the CL setting and continue at lowest voltage from the same point. This makes this one of the most versatile memory we have tested so far. Remember, that every kit performs differently, so your milage may vary!