Samsung Releases 32GB DDR3 Memory Module

Back in January 2009, Samsung announced 4Gb DDR3 DRAM memory chips that are built using a 50nm process. These new chips use 40% less power than previous chips and allow for 32GB DIMMs to be produced. Samsung has now delivered those 32GB DIMMs. The new modules are not coming to your desktop just yet, but they will be coming to servers. The new modules run on 1.35V and boast a 20% greater throughput compared to the previous 1.5V modules. The lower voltage also helps conserve power which is a major advantage for large server farms. Each DIMM houses 72 of Samsung's 4Gb DRAM chips in 18 quad-died DDR3s, 9 on each side of the DIMM. No price is yet available, and there isn't any word on when these modules will show up in 8GB versions for desktops.

Patriot to Bundle 3DMark Vantage with Viper II Memory Kits

Patriot recently announced it was expanding its product lineup with the addition of Viper II memory kits. Now Patriot is announcing it is sweetening the deal by bundling Futuremark's 3DMark Vantage benchmarking software. Now, not only will customers get faster memory modules with enhanced cooling, they can now get a chance to see how their systems stack up against others' systems from around the world using 3DMark Vantage. The new bundle will include an activation code that will enable users to download the software from Futuremark's site.

Corsair Adds Third Cooling Upgrade Option for Dominator Modules

Corsair's Dominator memory modules are equipped with a unique set of removable cooling fins and feature dual-path heat exchange which enables both the memory chips and the printed circuit boards to be cooled. Each memory kit also comes standard with the Airflow fan. The fins need to be removable in order to support additional cooling options from Corsair such as its Hydro Series H30 water block and Ice Series T30 thermoelectric cooler.

Corsair is adding a third cooling option with the release of a set of extended fins made from extruded and machined aluminum that offer twice the surface area for increased cooling performance and an enhanced 'aggressive' look. The fins comes in sets of three for triple-channel DDR3 kits and can be had in either black for $19.99 or racing-red for $24.99. Both are available directly from Corsair's on-line store.

Patriot Launches Viper II Series Memory Kits

Patriot has announced an upgrade to its line of enthusiast-grade memory with the introduction of the Extreme Performance Viper II Series DDR3 memory modules. The upgrade comes in the form of an improved heatspreader that offers better cooling performance to handle the heat thrown off by the memory chips.  Patriot says this results in greater stability and performance. The top-end speed for the tri-channel memory stays the same at PC3-1600/2000MHz, but Patriot has added two other kits running at PC3-15000 - 1866MHz and PC3-14400 - 1800MHz which are faster than the previous Viper series counterparts. All of these are 6GB (2 x 3GB) modules. Patriot has also included two new 4GB (2 x 2GB) kits running at PC3-14400 - 1800MHz and PC3-12800 - 1600MHz. All the new part numbers can be found on the Patriot web site.

Patriot DDR3 SODIMMs Awarded Intel XMP Certification

Overclocking or even tweaking your notebook's settings for better performance can be a royal pain due to most notebook's lack of options in the the BIOS. Using Intel XMP profiles for memory is one way to automatically have your memory run at its highest rated settings for better performance. Patriot Memory has announced a pair of its notebook memory products have been XMP-certified by Intel. The low latency memory modules are certified to run at 1066MHz at timings of 5-5-5-15 at 1.6V. The parts come in either a single 2GB stick or a 4GB (2x2GB) kit. Patriot hasn't released information on pricing or availability.

Kingston Announces 12GB Memory Kit

That's right, Kingston Technology Company Inc. has announced a new, triple channel, DDR3 1600MHz 12GB memory kit. The kit is part of their HyperX family of memory kits, and comes with a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support. The kit was tested on the ASUS P6T Deluxe Motherboard with the Core i7 series processors and runs at timings of 9-9-9-27 at 1.65v. As per Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, "Kingston was first to release 2GHz kits and has continued to lead the memory charge with more DDR3 offerings since Intel created the triple-channel architecture. Our latest kit of three was tested with great success on the Asus P6T Deluxe motherboard and runs at a speedy 1600MHz to take full advantage of the memory controller on the Core i7 processor for unmatched performance.” The kit can be expected to retail at around $1400.

Corsair Dominator GT For AMD

Corsair, manufacturer of high performance memory have now released their famous Dominator GT RAM for AMD’s new AM3 system! Finally, new high performance motherboards and RAM being released for AMD – is it a godsend? This new DDR3 RAM comes at 1600MHz, with ultra-low latency of 6-6-6-18 at 1.65V. Oh and how could I forget to mention the two 60mm fans with the Dominator branding? And all for the price of USD $349.99. You can check these beasts out here.

Patriot Unveils 'G Series' Gaming Memory

California based Patriot Memory has announced its latest series of gaming memory: the G series. The G series will be based around its enhanced latency line and are available in DDR3 and DDR2 versions. The DDR3 variants will be available in 3x1GB @ 1600MHz, 3x2GB @ 1333MHz, 2x2GB @ 1600MHz and 2x2GB @ 1333MHz. The older DDR2 variety will come in 2x2GB @ 1066MHz and 2x2GB @ 800MHz. The G series are equipped with a new black heat spreader with cooling fins and Patriot's signature black PCB. Patriot say that the new kits will have an "advantageous price" but it is yet to be seen what that will be. No details are yet known of the G Series availability.

Corsair Dominator GT 2000MHz Now Fastest Intel XMP Certified Memory

Today Corsair announced its Dominator GT 2000MHz 6GB memory kit has achieved XMP-Ready certification for Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors. This achievement makes it the fastest memory yet to become certified. The 6GB Dominator GT 2000MHz CAS 8 (TR3X6G2000C8GTF) is qualified and guaranteed to run at a frequency of 2000MHz. With tight timings of 8-8-8-24 at a voltage of 1.65V, the TR3X6G2000C8GTF is the highest performing DDR3 modules currently offered by Corsair. The Dominator GT lineup features Corsair's patent-pending DHX+ (Dual-path Heat eXchange) heatsink which cool both sides of the memory chips for greater reliability and overclocking potential. Each kit comes standard with an Airflow fan and the heatsink fins can be removed in order to fit other Dominator GT cooling options such as a waterblock or thermoelectric cooler. Corsair is offering the modules at an MSRP of $379.99US with immediate availability.

Corsair Labs Set a New DDR3 World Record with the Dominator GT @ 2533MHz

Corsair has broken the world record for DDR3 frequency on the Core i7 platform achieving the blazing speed of 2533MHz with the timings 7-8-7-20. Corsair Labs attained this feat with 6GB of Dominator GT 2000C7 tri-channel memory and the eVGA X58 3X SLI motherboard. The record has been verified by CPU-Z and the validation can be seen here. Corsair say that they have shown once again that their engineering team is unsurpassed in performance. The CPU-Z world record screenshot can be viewed here and an image of the CPU-Z settings are available here. I must admit I'm impressed with Corsair's results, but with a huge overclocking community (such as here at Overclockers Club) I'm sure somebody new will take the crown soon enough.

DDR2 Isn't Dead Either - OCZ's New Low Volt Kits

Just when we thought that everyone was transitioning to DDR3 memory, OCZ have release a bunch of new DDR2 low voltage RAMs. They will be released into OCZ’s famous Blade and Platinum series, which are known for their low price and high performance, especially their platinum series. What makes these nice as well is the speeds that they come with – ranging from 1066Mhz, to 1150MHz and even 1200MHz which we haven’t seen in a long time, and another good thing is that these cards come at a rated voltage of 1.8V with the same 5-5-5-18 latencies. These are OCZ’s FIRST RAM kits that come with under 2.0V’s and thanks to their extended voltage protection you can bump up the voltage to 1.85 to OC your RAM even more! This was a slick move from OCZ for those who want to keep their legacy systems still going with even faster RAM. Below is the list (with links) of the RAM Kits:
OCZ PC2-9600 Blade Series Low Voltage (2x2GB) 5-5-5-18 @ 1.8V
OCZ PC2-9200 Blade Series Low Voltage (2x2GB) 5-5-5-18 @ 1.8V
OCZ PC2-8500 Blade Series Low Voltage (2x2GB) 5-5-5-18 @ 1.8V
OCZ PC2-9600 Platinum Series Low Voltage (2x2GB) 5-5-5-18 @ 1.8V
OCZ PC2-9200 Platinum Series Low Voltage (2x2GB) 5-5-5-18@ 1.8V
OCZ PC2-8500 Platinum Series Low Voltage (2x2GB) 5-5-5-18@ 1.8V 

Super Talent Launches New DDR3 Memory for Macs

California based Super Talent have released four new lines of DDR3 Mac memory. Among the new options available are 1GB and 2GB sticks of DDR3-1066MHz RAM for the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro and Mac Pro. Super Talent say that the new memory is designed especially for use in Apple based computers and that they have been extensively tested by its engineers and by Apple to ensure an easy upgrade for end consumers. The W1066SA1GA, W1066SB2GA, W1066EB1GA, and W1066EB2GA are now shipping to Super Talent retailers and should be available for purchase in the weeks to come. The new Mac memory will also be showcased at Computex in Taiwan later this year.

16GB Goodness From Corsair

Well, as common as 16GB of RAM is, Corsair has decided to release their nice new shiny 16GB kit, which is initially 4x4GB of RAM. It’s about time that a company started mass producing 16GB kits of RAM, because ‘Supports up to 16GB of RAM’ on a motherboard was more or less a myth. Well, now it’s not a myth, at least not to home users. This nice new expensive (?) memory will come at 800MHz, with CL 6-6-6-18 at 1.8v which isn’t really aimed towards overclockers, but to a different type of market like video editors or photo manipulators that benefit from the extra capacity. The kit should be publicly available soon along with the official announcment with the manufacturing code being QUAD2X16G-6400.

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Patriot Joins the 'Big Boys' with 2000MHz Vipers

Patriot Memory has announced that its Tri-Channel Viper kits will be available in a 2000MHz version. The 2000MHz flavour will come in a 6GB (3x2GB) kit with CAS Latencies of 8-8-8-24 and eat up a hungry 1.65 volts. The new kit will be bundled with Patriot's signature sky-blue ACC (Aluminum Copper Composite) heat-spreaders and a lifetime warranty. This move is long overdue as other companies such as OCZ have released 2000MHz Tri-channel kits months ago, but Patriot fans will surely be happy. Patriot have not released any details about availability or pricing, but I'd expect the kits to retail in line with other 2000MHz kits.

AMD Optimized Memory From OCZ

OCZ Technology announced four new memory kits for the AMD AM3 platform. The new kits are part of OCZ's Platinum and Gold performance memory product lineup and are intended to take advantage of AMD's move to DDR3 and offer a more future roof system with restricted voltage requirements. The new modules are rated for 1.65V and come in 1600MHz (Platinum) and 1333MHz (Gold) speeds. These modules have been optimized to take full advantage of the AMD DDR3 platform. The Platinum modules are being offered in latencies of 7-7-7-24 for the PC3-12800 and 7-7-7-20 for the PC3-10666. The Gold modules are being offered in PC3-12800 at 8-8-8-24 and 9-9-9-20 for the PC3-10666 version. All four are 4GB (2 x 2GB) kits. There was no word on pricing or when they would be available.

Kingston Unveils Intel-Certified DDR3 XMP SO-DIMMS

Kingston Technology has unveiled its first XMP-ready HyperX® DDR3 SO-DIMMs for notebook PCs. The new SO-DIMMs utilize the Intel Cantiga mobile chipset, and are Kingston's first laptop memory to pass Intel’s XMP (Xtreme Memory Profiles) certification process. The 1066MHz CL5 Kingston® ultra-low latency kits come pre-programmed with both JEDEC and XMP profiles for easy overclocking, and are targeted at high end gaming or desktop replacement laptops.

“Kingston worked closely with Intel to certify the new HyperX SO-DIMM memory for new DDR3 XMP-supported, Intel® Centrino™ 2 Processor Technology systems,” said Erik Reid, Director of Marketing for Intel's Mobile Platforms Group. “We laud Kingston's efforts in the area of extreme mobile performance and expect that PC gamers will love the way XMP delivers next-generation notebook PCs with unrivaled performance.”

The Kingston DDR3 HyperX SO-DIMMs are currently available in a 2x2GB kit clocked at 1066MHz with ultra-low latencies of CL5-5-5-15 at 1.5v, and are equipped with a sleek 'Hyper X' sky-blue heatspreader. The 4GB kit is currently retailing for US$137 at shop.kingston.com, and are expected to be in-stock on April 14.

Patriot Viper 12GB DDR3 Triple-Channel Memory Announced

When 6GB of memory just isn't enough for your Core i7 build you can always opt to double that. Patriot Memory has just announced its Viper 12GB memory kit that aims to fill all six DIMM slots on your x58 motherboard. As is typical of Patriot's Viper series of performance memory, these modules will feature Patriot's Aluminum Copper Composite (ACC) technology heat spreaders. Patriot said it will be offering two versions in CL7 (low-latency) and CL9 (enhanced-latency). Both are rated to run at 1333MHz clock speeds and Patriot is emphasizing these modules have been hand tested extensively on X58 motherboards to ensure maximum compatibility. While 12GB may seem like a lot of memory, this is one way to bring server-level performance to your desktop, especially for all those video-rendering tasks you've been wanting to do. No word on pricing or availability yet.

OCZ Technology to Offer Intel Extreme SODIMM Modules

OCZ Technology has announced a new set of SODIMM memory modules specifically designed for Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile CPUs. The memory is targeted specifically at high-end gaming and professional laptops and goes beyond just being a memory upgrade and is intended as a good way to boost system performance. Each module features Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) which provide the modules the capability to boot at the rated specs based on the enhanced serial presence detect settings. The DDR3 PC3-8500 modules are offered in single 2GB modules or as a 4GB kit (2x2GB) kit. The memory is rated to run at 1066MHz at CL6-6-6 latencies. OCZ did not disclose pricing or availability.

G.Skill's Trident

G.Skill, manufacturer of high performance memory have announced their new Trident series DDR3 RAM. It will be the first RAM to be certified by Intel for the Core i7 CPU. The new RAM will come in 6GB Tri-Channel kit, with a new heat sink design. The speeds of the new RAM are rated at 2000 MHz and with latencies of 9-9-9-24 at 1.65v. This new kit should be quite cheap if it wants to compete with other leading manufacturers which have kits working at 2000 MHz with lower latencies. Although do expect it to be in the $200 range, as the higher performing kits cost $300+. Pricing and date have yet to be announced.

OCZ offers SSDs and SODIMMs Upgrades for MacBooks

Who says you can't upgrade a Mac? Certainly not OCZ who announced two new product seires for Apple's MacBook. First up is the Vertex series Mac edition solid state drives. Offered in capacities of 30GB, 60GB, 120GB and 250GB, the drives come with 64MB of cache. Depending on the model, the Vertex solid sate drives feature up to 240MB/s sequential read and 170MB/s sequential write speeds. OCZ also announced a series of Mac Edition SODIMMS memory to be available in DDR2-667 and DDR3-8500 2GB modules or 4GB (2 x 2048MB) designed for Apple's Intel processor MacBooks and MacBook Pros. OCZ says the kits have been tested and validated at the Apple Development Center to ensure compatibility and stability in Mac notebooks. OCZ did not disclose pricing or availability on the new products.

Kingston Prepares Nehalem RAM

Kingston, manufacturer of high performance memory has announced their plan to release DDR3-1066 and DDR3-1333 buffered ECC RAM and unbuffered ECC RAM for Intel’s new Nehalem Xeon processors. These new memory modules will be available in 1GB and 2GB capacities, and come with a lifetime warranty. They are designed for tri-channel and can support up to 144GB of RAM.

Mushkin's 'Europe' SSDs

Mushkin, one of the leading companies in the world for high performance memory have added a new item to their collection of solid state drives (SSDs). They are codenamed "Europe", and come in the usual capacities for SSDs apart from the 192GB version. The capacities are 32, 64, 128, 192 and 256GB. The claimed 150MB/s read and 90MB/s write speeds should give standard hard drives a run for their money if priced correctly. Also, if you don't fancy using it as an internal hard drive, it comes with a Mini-USB 2.0 connector so you can use it as an external hard drive.

GeIL's 1.6v DDR2 'Green' RAM

DDR2 is still quite popular, and is dirt cheap (another reason why it is so popular). GeIL has now released some new 'Green' DDR2 RAM, 0.2v lower than the standard 1.8v required for DDR2 memory. GeIL has also gone the extra mile to use recycled paper pulp for the packaging as well! The speeds are not to be laughed at, ranging from 667Mhz to 1066Mhz, which offers a large enough choice for anyone wanting to use DDR2 RAM.

Here are the models released:

GG21GB667C5SC | 667MHz 5-5-5-15 1GB Single Channel Kit
GG22GB667C5SC | 667MHz 5-5-5-15 2GB Single Channel Kit
GG22GB667C5DC | 667MHz 5-5-5-15 2GB (1GBx2) Dual Channel Kit
GG24GB667C5DC | 667MHz 5-5-5-15 4GB (2GBx2) Dual Channel Kit
GG21GB800C5SC | 800MHz 5-5-5-15 1GB Single Channel Kit
GG22GB800C5SC | 800MHz 5-5-5-15 2GB Single Channel Kit
GG22GB800C5DC | 800MHz 5-5-5-15 2GB (1GBx2) Dual Channel Kit
GG24GB800C5DC | 800MHz 5-5-5-15 4GB (2GBx2) Dual Channel Kit
GG21GB1066C6SC | 1066MHz 6-6-6-18 1GB Single Channel Kit
GG22GB1066C6SC | 1066MHz 6-6-6-18 2GB Single Channel Kit
GG22GB1066C6DC | 1066MHz 6-6-6-18 2GB (1GBx2) Dual Channel Kit
GG24GB1066C6DC | 1066MHz 6-6-6-18 4GB (2GBx2) Dual Channel Kit

Patriot Release Tri-Channel Signature Series Memory

With the world economy in a sorry state, dropping money on new technology may not be the first thing on a lot of people's minds. If you want DDR3 memory, then you can end up spending a good chunk of change, which is why products such as Patriot's new Signature series may be ideal for some. Coming in rated for 1066MHz with a CAS latency of 7, Signature series memory kits are available in 3GB (3 x 1GB) and 6GB (3 x 2GB) configurations and can be purchased with or without heatspreaders. Pricing and availability aren't mentioned, but the Signature series should provide a good option for those putting together a new system on a tighter budget.

Corsair Launches Dominator GT Lineup of DDR3 Memory Modules

Corsair today announced it is launching a new series of high-performance DDR3 memory modules for systems based on Intel's Core i7 processors. The 3-piece 6GB kits feature latencies of 7-8-7-20 and are rated at PC3-15000 speeds. The Dominator GT is encased in an aluminum heat spreader featuring dual-path heat exchange  technology. Each module also comes with a removable heatsink painted in what Corsair is calling a "racing red color scheme". The kits also ship with an active air cooling kit to ensure maximum heat transfer away from the memory modules. The removable heat sink paves the way for future cooling options, including water cooling, as well as a custom-designed thermoelectric cooling system to actively cool the modules to as low as 20°C below ambient temperature for maximum overclockability. Corsair will also be offering a limited number of hand-picked and hand-tuned PC3-16000 kits in 3GB and 6GB sizes. These kits will only be available online through Corsairs' GT Performance Shop due to the screening and testing processes involved. Corsair said kits in the Dominator GT family are available immediately but did not disclose pricing.

Samsung 4Gb DRAM Chip Will Pave The Way For 32GB Modules

Samsung has announced the world's first 4Gb (that's Gigabit) DDR3 DRAM chip, which should lead to the production of 32GB memory modules (though don't expect to find them in desktops any time soon). The new chips are built on a 50nm process and running at 1.35v, will consume 40% less energy than previous models. The first modules using the new chips will be 16GB RDIMMs for servers, 8GB DIMM modules for desktops and 8GB SO-DIMMs for laptops. When exactly we can expect to see them in the wild was not mentioned, along with how much cash you'll need to lay down to get your hands on them.

Mushkin Releases XP3-15000 DDR3 Triple Channel Kits

Mushkin today announced the release of its new XP3-15000 DDR3 triple channel memory kits for Core i7 systems. Coming in 3GB (3x1GB) and 6GB (3x2GB) capacities, the modules are rated for 1866MHz with timing of 8-9-8-24 at 1.65v, with each module being hand tested beyond its rated specification by Mushkin before going out the door. As always, modules are backed by a life time warranty and knowledgeable technical support staff. They are available direct from Mushkin now, where the 3GB kit will set you back $187 and the 6GB kit $294.

Patriot Memory Showing At CeBit

After CES in January, the next big event on the trade show calendar is CeBit. Held in Hannover, Germany focuses of this year's event include "Webciety" (a combination of "World Wide Web" and "society", if you were interested) and Green IT. It is also partnering with the state of California this time around, giving companies from the area a chance to show off their products on the global stage. Among those will be Patriot Memory, who will be showing off its latest lines of DRAM and flash memory solutions including DDR3 Tri-Channel 6GB 2000MHz Viper Series memory, USB flash drives, Secure Digital cards, SDHC cards, miniSD's, microSD's and 256GB Warp v3 Solid-State Drives. CeBit runs from the 3rd to the 8th of March.

German Memory Chip Maker Qimonda Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

A worldwide excess of DRAM chips combined with reduced demand due to the economic slowdown has forced DRAM manufacturer Qimonda to file for bankruptcy in a Munich, Germany court hoping to gain time to reorganize and get a cash infusion from the government and investors. Qimonda has been particularly hard hit by the glut in DRAM that has forced prices down to levels approaching cost for over a year. Qimonda received a bailout pledge from the Saxony government which, combined with loans from parent company Infineon and a Portuguese investment firm, would provide $422.5 million of much needed cash. That money has yet to be distributed, forcing Qimonda to seek bankruptcy protection. Other DRAM manufacturers worldwide are also hurting, including several in Taiwan where the government has pledged close to $6 billion in support of its manufacturers.

DDR3 Will Be Faster And Cheaper This Year

At the risk of highlighting the obvious (we all know how new price premiums on new technology reduce over time), the introduction of the new 50nm process from Samsung and Elpida, due to enter mass production this month, should ensure that DDR3 becomes more affordable as the year progresses. Just as in smaller process sizes for CPUs, more dies produced from the same wafer means lower costs for manufacture and therefore lower costs for you, the consumer. Manufacturers switching processes should also lead to faster modules, with Elpida's 50nm process using copper interconnect technology, which gives a speed boost over the standard aluminum. Other memory manufacturers have plans to move to smaller processes as we ready for the launch of AMD's AM3 socket and Intel's Lynnfield.