14 DAY TRIAL // Corsair has a history of releasing ultra high-end memory modules and kits for the most hardcore of enthusiasts and its Dominator GTX memory modules are its greatest DDR3 memory solution to date. These modules are individually hand-screened and tested on multiple Intel P55 chipset platforms. While this already ensures top-tier performance in any extreme overclocking scenarios, the very same DDR3 modules now have an extra title to brag about. Corsair's Dominator GTX1 has received Intel's XMP-Ready certification, which officially turns it into the fastest XMP-certified memory to date.
The Dominator GTX1 memory module operates at a clock of 2333MHz and was shown to run at very low timings of 9-11-9-27, even at a voltage as low as 1.65V. The test was conducted using a Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P motherboard and the result is not only a testament to the product's performance capabilities, but also proof of the stability of both the platform and the memory itself.
Besides being worthy of their XMP title at 2333MHz, Corsair also guarantees that the very same modules can operate at frequencies of up to 2400MHz at similar timings. This performance can safely be carried out thanks to a cooling solution, specifically the patented DHX+ heatsink with extra tall cooling fins for optimum dissipation of heat. The use of the GT Airflow fan with tall mounting Brackets is recommended for maximum stability.
"Building the fastest memory for extreme overclockers and enthusiasts requires considerable engineering expertise, combined with a unique understanding of the complexities of overclocking," said Kevin Conley, VP of Engineering at Corsair. "Intel is one of the most meticulous and sophisticated technology companies in the world, and so achieving XMP-Ready certification at the astonishing frequency of 2333MHz once again clearly demonstrates Corsair's performance leadership."
The only drawback of these modules is their low availability. Since they are screened by hand, in multiple passes, at Corsair's lab in Fremont, California, they are always in very limited supply and handed out on a first come, first served basis. Still, they may be bought for $200 through Corsair's online store.