Today we are going to check out the overclocking potential and features of two new 2GB memory kits from G.SKILL. Find out how far you can go with the 2GB Value and Extreme solutions from this company from our detailed review!

Table of contents:
Package and Accessories

Specifications

Closer Look: G.SKILL F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ

Closer Look: G.SKILL F1-3200PHU2-2GBZX

Testbed and Methods

Performance

Conclusion

Package and Accessories
The modules were packed in G.SKILL¡¯s traditional plastic kit with a colorful paper background insertion containing some information about the product:

Although you may consider it not really necessary, as the memory modules already have a sticker containing all the essential technical specs. These details on the sticker will give you full understanding of the memory module model, its nominal timing settings recorded in the SPD, its voltage, manufacturers name and serial number.

As for the accessories, there are actually none inside the package. So, all you will find there are the modules themselves and a paper leaflet. It is actually not a surprise for us, because I believe only GeIL provides a small tube of thermal paste with every memory kit they ship out.

Specifications
Let me provide the brief list of official memory specifications for each of the kits participating in our today¡¯s review:

G.SKILL F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ

Capacity: 2048MB kit (2x1GB)
Memory timings: 3-4-4-8 (PC4000)
Supported voltages: 2.6~2.8 V
PCB: 6-layer Brainpower B6U808
Standard: DDR 500MHz (PC4000)
DIMM type: Non-ECC 184-pin DDR SDRAM
Warranty: lifetime
G.SKILL F1-3200PHU2-2GBZX

Capacity: 2048MB kit (2x1GB)
Memory timings: 2-3-2-5 (PC3200)
Supported voltages: 2.6~2.75 V
PCB: 6-layer Brainpower B6U808
Standard: DDR 400MHz (PC3200)
DIMM type: Non-ECC 184-pin DDR SDRAM
Warranty: lifetime