The Intel Core i7 architecture was launched back in November of 2008. With that launch, memory manufacturers had to search for modules that would run the speeds we need, while still meeting the 1.65v maximum voltage to the modules, or .15 over JEDEC spec for DDR3 modules. This is to preserve the integrated memory controller so it did not suffer the same fate as the A64 chips from AMD when the memory was over-volted. Of course slapping 3.0+ volts through some BH-5 modules has its advantages when you are shooting for world records, but for everyday use, something more realistic was in order. When Intel's latest micro architecture was launched, we looked at a set of Patriots Viper Series modules rated at 1333Mhz with timings of 9-9-9-24. Fast-forward a couple years and latencies have dropped dramatically, with speeds trending ever higher while still keeping at, or slightly above Intel's 1.65v guidance. Just last month, Patriot rolled out a 4GB set of Sector 5 modules for use on a P55 based platform that came out the door running at 2500Mhz. No small feat in itself running speeds this high. The Sector 7 modules are the logical progression up from the Sector 5 series and are for use with the X58 platform. Let's see if this 6GB set of memory from Patriot performs under the gun.