With performance in mind, we're going to compare the maximum overclocked results of the various DDR2/3 memory modules PCSTATS has tested in the past which are listed below. Remember, just because memory is clocked fast doesn't mean it's the best thing for a computer. Timings are also important, and getting the right ratio of both is the real key to performance based overclocking!

Maximum Overclocked Speeds - PCSTATS TEST Results
DDR3 Memory - Maximum Speed w/ Low Latency	Timings	Capacity	Max Speed	Ranking
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin3X2048-1800C7D	7-7-7-20	1024MB	1840 MHz
Super Talent W1866UX2G8	7-7-7-20	1024MB	1780 MHz
Mushkin HP3-10666	6-7-6-18	1024MB	1452 MHz
Crucial Ballistix PC3-12800	7-7-7-20	1024MB	0
DDR2 Memory - Maximum Speed w/ Low Latency	Timings	Capacity	Max Speed	Ranking
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF	4-4-4-12	1024MB	1260 MHz
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF*	4-4-4-12	1024MB	1244 MHz
Patriot PDC22G9200ELK	4-4-4-12	1024MB	1170 MHz
OCZ PC2-7200 Platinum SLI*	4-4-3-15	1024MB	1142 MHz
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-9136C5D*	4-4-4-12	1024MB	1142 MHz
PNY XLR8 D22GX85XL-5	4-4-4-12	1024MB	1120 MHz
A-DATA Vitesta Extreme Edition	4-4-4-12	1024MB	1100 MHz
Patriot PDC24G6400LLK	4-4-4-12	2048MB	1066 MHz
Mushkin XP2-6400	4-3-3-10	2048MB	1066 MHz
SuperTalent T1000UX2G4	4-5-4-12	1024MB	1044 MHz
Corsair Twin2X2048-6400C4*	4-4-4-12	1024MB	1000 MHz
Patriot PDC22G8000+XBLK	4-4-4-12	1024MB	1000 MHz
Corsair Twin2X2048-8500C5*	4-4-4-12	1024MB	977MHz
Crucial PC2-6400	4-4-4-12	1024MB	890 MHz
Corsair Twin2X2048-6400C3*	3-4-3-9	1024MB	888 MHz
PNY D22GX93XLP-5 XLR8	4-4-4-12	1024MB	N/A
DDR3 Memory - Maximum Speed	Timings	Capacity	Max Speed	Ranking
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin3X2048-1800C7D	8-8-8-24	1024MB	1920 MHz
Super Talent W1866UX2G8	8-8-8-24	1024MB	1900 MHz
Crucial Ballistix PC3-12800	8-8-8-20	1024MB	1780 MHz
Mushkin HP3-10666	8-8-8-24	1024MB	1760 MHz
DDR2 Memory - Maximum Speed	Timings	Capacity	Max Speed	Ranking
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1300 MHz
PNY D22GX93XLP-5 XLR8	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1280 MHz
Patriot PDC22G9200ELK	5-5-5-12	1024MB	1260 MHz
A-DATA Vitesta Extreme Edition	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1250 MHz
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF*	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1244 MHz
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-9136C5D*	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1244 MHz
PNY XLR8 D22GX85XL-5	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1220 MHz
OCZ PC2-7200 Platinum SLI*	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1219 MHz
Corsair Twin2X2048-8500C5*	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1200 MHz
Patriot PDC24G6400LLK	5-5-5-15	2048MB	1180 MHz
SuperTalent T1000UX2G4	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1160 MHz
Patriot PDC22G8000+XBLK	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1155 MHz
Corsair Twin2X2048-6400C4*	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1142 MHz
Mushkin XP2-6400	5-5-5-15	2048MB	1130 MHz
Crucial PC2-6400	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1080 MHz
Corsair Twin2X2048-6400C3*	5-5-5-15	1024MB	1066 MHz

* - denotes tested on ECS PN2 SLI2+ platform

The A-DATA Vitesta Extreme Edition memory performs pretty well in the overclocking tests. It sits near the middle of the pack when it comes to low latency testing with a speed of 1100MHz, and near the top when the timings are relaxed (1250MHz).

DDR2 memory for everyone!

Memory prices have plummeted the last year and a half, so if you've been waiting for "the right time", it's now. A-DATA's Vitesta Extreme Edition DD2-800 and its 4-4-4-12 timings can be had for an amazing $60 CDN ($63 USD, £30 GBP) !

The A-DATA Vitesta Extreme Edition DD2-800 memory modules are rated to run at 800 MHz but we had a suspicion these red memory modules could do more... and boy were we right! At stock speeds the Vitesta Extreme Edition DD2-800 performed like every other DDR2-800 memory with 4-4-4-12 timings. Even with those settings, the A-DATA memory didn't trail the Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF memory by much.

When it came to overclocking A-DATA did not disappoint. Its Vitesta Extreme Edition DD2-800 memory hit 1100 MHz with 4-4-4-12 timings, and 1250 MHz with lax timings. Both speeds are very fast and it's great to see that A-DATA has no problems keeping up with the likes of Corsair, PNY, OCZ, and Super Talent. Overlocking just the memory does little to improve overall performance, but then again no one will heavily overclock just the memory.

Considering the price of the A-DATA Vitesta Extreme Edition DD2-800 memory and its performance, it doesn't take a genius to see that A-DATA has a real winner on its hands. Looking for more DDR2 memory? Grab yourself a set of Vitesta Extreme Edition DD2-800 and make you and your computer happy.

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