Memory Speed / Bus Speed	Timings	Int Buff'd	Float Buff'd
1600MHz / 1600MHz	7-7-7-18	7507MB/s	7490MB/s
1700MHz / 1700MHz	8-8-8-20	7823MB/s	7729MB/s
1600MHz / 2000MHz	7-7-7-18	9001MB/s	8894MB/s

     That extra FSB speed really boosts performance.

     Everest tests the memory in a bunch of different ways.  That's one of the reasons I like to use it.  Overall, the memory performed alright.  The latency scores are really high, but what can you expect with the memory timings.  Next up is the PCmark05's memory test.

     As you can see from the above scores, the memory overclock along with the increased FSB speed improved the overall scores.  Lastly, I'm going to use the 1M test in SuperPi mod 1.5XS.

Conclusion

     It was very interesting to test DDR3 for the first time here at the Club.  I was very pleased with the results, but on the other hand it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. Testing was favorable, and the DDR3 was able to overcome the high latencies with the increased bus speed.  Just like DDR2 when it first came out, DDR3 will continue to go faster and with tighter timings.  At this point in time, I do not believe you need to make the switch to DDR3 just because it's the newest thing.  However, Patriot does give you some incredible memory.  But in order to play with the incredible memory, you're going to have to shell out a lot of your hard-earned cash because this particular memory kit will set you back about $545.  Regardless, we will not give a product a negative review based on price alone.  As with anything new, if you want the top of the line product, you're going to have to pay for it.  Club Overclocker Recommended.