Patriot Dual Channel 2GB DDR 500 (PC 4000) Review - So lets take a look, shall we?
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The packaging for the memory is pretty minimal. Then again, how much packaging do you really need for a couple sticks of memory? Here’s a shot of the front and back, so you can see what I mean:
The package itself isn’t much bigger than the memory it holds, as you can see above. There are some short instructions inside, as well. One of the things I like about this memory is that the heatsinks are quite attractive. No, this means nothing at all when it comes to performance, but with today’s computers with windows and internal lighting, every little bit helps. Here’s a couple shots of the memory, front and back:
Now that I had the memory out of the package, it was time to install it. This was easy enough, since the EPoX motherboard has color coded DIMM slots for dual channel memory.
There’s not much to it, really. Just line them up correctly and push down until they click into place. A word to beginners: always ground yourself before installing or handling any PC components. Static electricity can and will destroy expensive equipment if it gets the chance.
Let’s do some benchmarking and overclocking to see what performance we can squeeze out of it.
Next: Testing it out >>
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