Introduction
This is GeIL’s latest hardware release, the GeIL EVO-Corsa. These are two high end high profile dual module RAM sticks built for the gamers in mind, with a big 2133MHz of power. This powerful RAM set has been said to be great for all overclocker’s and gamers. So let us take a look shall we at the RAM’s performance.GeIL EVO Corsa Dual Channel RAM Memory
Here is a quick look at what the DIMM’s actually look like. Both the sticks looks quite cool, not too sure about the colour, but maybe that’s because it didn’t really match the dark colour scheme of the system it was used on.The GeIL EVO Corsa dual channel ram is set at 1.5V and supports Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) for easier RAM manipulation, which makes RAM overclocking much easier. The latency timings are at : 9-11-9-28.
Specification
Testing and Results
| Motherboard | ASRock Z64 Extreme GEN3 |
| CPU | Intel core i7-2600K |
| RAM | GeIL EVO Corsa 2133MHz (2 x 4 GB) |
| Graphics Card | Asus ATi Radeon HD 6970 2GB |
| Hard Drive | Plextor SSD 120 GB |
| PSU | Antec HCG 750w |
| CPU Cooler | Thermolab Trinity |
To test the RAM, we use a synthetic benchmarking program called AIDA64. We test the RAM 3 times to make sure everything is working fine, and that there are no random spikes in data. So after 3 times we can conclude those are the correct results.
AIDA64
AIDA64 Extreme Edition is a streamlined Windows diagnostic and benchmarking software for home users. AIDA64 Extreme Edition provides a wide range of features to assist in overclocking, hardware error diagnosis, stress testing, and sensor monitoring. It has unique capabilities to assess the performance of the processor, system memory, and disk drives. AIDA64 is compatible with all current 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Overclocking
After entering the BIOS and changing the RAM timings by loosening them up slightly we found that the best RAM timings were at 10-11-11-30. We then increased the MHz from stock 2133MHz to large 2203MHz, this was done without changing any voltages from the stock 1.5v. Of course a enthusiast gamer or overclocker may want to overclock this RAM higher, you will need to up the voltages and loosen up the timings even more for that, but RAM lifetime may be shortened quite some. We took it to this point to stay on that borderline safe zone.AIDA64
AIDA64 Extreme Edition is a streamlined Windows diagnostic and benchmarking software for home users. AIDA64 Extreme Edition provides a wide range of features to assist in overclocking, hardware error diagnosis, stress testing, and sensor monitoring. It has unique capabilities to assess the performance of the processor, system memory, and disk drives. AIDA64 is compatible with all current 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
As you can see the results didn’t changed dramatically, but because of the RAM already being super efficient with its low 1.5v voltage but maintaining to perform outstandingly the RAM can’t be pushed to much higher without losing stability. As mentioned, you will be able to achieve higher overclock’s but at a lifespan cost, as it is with all hardware.
Conclusion
It has been a while since GeIL have steps back into the lime light, but it seems with this super high-end RAM modules, which is just one of their types in the Corsa range; they are staring to bring themselves back. GeIL claimed that this RAM is a great overclocker and is perfect for gamers, we can confirm this is not a lie, the Corsa EVO provides a high clock speed with outstanding performance benchmarks in all Read, Write and Copy, and does this at a low level voltage. As for overclocking capabilities, the clock speed achieved is very high, but didn’t differ to much away from the original stock at 2133MHz, but achieving the 2203MHz clock speed.The GeIL Corsa EVO 8GB 2133MHz is a great bit of kit to equipped you home unit with, but it doesn’t shadow other RAM modules at this level, it is about the average mark it should be for what it is. However, this should not deter you away from it and choose another brand of RAM, as this is one thing what does shadow the RAM sticks from other brand, and this is the EVO Corsa’s price tag. You can pick up this great set of RAM for a massive bargain price at CCL Online for only £73; the most typical price margins for dual channel 8GB DDR3 RAM would be at least £95 and above. Therefore, I would suggest you think hard about buying the EVO Corsa 8GB 2133MHz. For that reason, we award the RAM as the following.
source:http://www.hardwarelook.com
