Corsair 6 GB PC3-12800 1600MHz 240-Pin DDR3 Core i7 Triple Channel Memory Kit CMX6GX3M3A1600C9 Review

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(More customer reviews)Got these on I7 920 + ASUS P6X58D Premium.
So the story was like this
I started the computer overclocking the CPU to 3.32GHz, 1.35V, Memory 1604MHz, 1.65V, 9-9-9-24 (default timing), failed to install windows.
Then I went for CPU 3.2GHz, 1.35V, Memory 1546MHz, 1.65V, 9-9-9-24, BSOD upon entering windows.
Then I went for CPU 3.1GHZ, 1.35V, Memory 1497MHz, 1.65V, 9-9-9-24, prevent me from installing a logitech C910 webcam for some reason. I didn't suspect the reason was the memory at the first instance, and thus clocked my CPU back down.
So I set the CPU to default frequency and default voltage, memory on 1600MHz, 1.65V, 9-9-9-24 BSOD;
Then I thought to myself, is this CPU really F**ked up?(it's a second hand one) So I increased my CPU voltage to 1.35V again, without changing anything else. BSOD.
It's at that time I started considering if it was really the memory's problem. So I set the memory to 1333MHz, 1.65V, 9-9-9-24. Everything was fine, the webcam installed.
So I started investigating my CPU's potential. Without trying twice, I got 3.4GHz at 1.2125V, (I picked this combo at my whim), memory is OK at 1340MHz, 1.65V, 8-9-9-24.
This is not satisfactory and therefore I returned the item to Amazon, which usually works pretty well and I hope it's going to work well too this time.

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Product Description:
The XMS3 family is Corsairs mainstream line of performance DDR3 memory. These modules allow users to experience outstanding memory performance and stability. Available in the new Corsair XMS heat spreaders, each module is built using carefully selected RAMs. This 6GB triple kit memory solution runs at an incredibly fast 1600MHz at CAS latency of 9-9-9-24. So not only do you get to run your system at 1600MHz but with these tight Latency timings your system performance will rock.

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