Corsair Vengeance Memory Announced Clocked at 3000MHz

Corsair have today announced a new series of low profile 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance DDR3 memory kits. Dubbed 'Corsair Vengeance Extreme', the kits are fitted with red heat spreaders, and come bundled with a Kingpin cooler designed for LN2 overclockers to squeeze the maximum performance possible out of the memory. To achieve the 3000MHz rated frequency, however, the kits must be used with a Z77 motherboard along with a 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with a memory controller capable of handling 3000MHz speeds.

The kits are hand-screened by Corsair engineers before they are sold, with less than 1 in 50 memory modules passing the test. They are aimed at the enthusiast and overclocking markets, and are priced at $749.99 per 2x4GB kit, and will be exclusive to Corsair's official site. 

Source: KitGuru.net

G.Skill Announces Fastest 32GB DDR3 Set

G.Skill is adding a 32GB DDR3 kit to the Trident X line of memory, creating the world's fastest set of 32GB memory. The kit, which has model number F3-2800C11Q-32GTXD, features four 8GB sticks that make up the only 32GB kit operating at 2800MHz with CL11. The Trident X line of memory is a good match with the Z77 chipset and Ivy Bridge CPUs from Intel.

ADATA Announces XPG Gaming 2.0 Memory at CES

ADATA will be showing off its latest memory creation, the XPG Gaming Series V2.0 DDR3, at CES. The XPG 2600G is an update to a currently available series. The dual channel kit is available in a 16GB capacity and operates at a frequency of 2600MHz. The modules operate at 1.65 volts at CL timings of 11-13-13-35 and allow for bandwidth up to 20.8 GB/s. Senior Product Manager Ted Tsai said, “This XPG 2600G 16GB dual channel kit meets the most rigorous demands for memory density and speed. Furthermore, our specialized heat sink ensures outstanding stability even when systems are pushed to the limit, speed-wise”.

Kingston Announces HyperX 10th Anniversary Edition Memory

Kingston Technology announced its new HyperX 10th Anniversary Edition Memory kits at the CES 2013 show this week. The modules feature a silver heat spreader and a low-profile design to help the memory fit under oversized heatsinks found in today's performance rigs. The silver heat spreader is not just for looks though, as it offers enhanced thermal dissipation to ensure long-term stability and reliability. Geared toward enthusiasts and overclockers, the HyperX 10th Anniversary Edition Memory is Intel XMP ready and comes in frequencies up to 2400MHz and the kits are available in 8GB to 32GB capacities. The memory is backed by Kingston's lifetime warranty and will be available as DDR3 only.

Kingston also announced the finale of its StarCraft II tournament in honor of the 10-year anniversary of the HyperX product line will be held during CES 2013, with the top four winners from the online tournament being joined by two professional gamers to compete for one of four cash prizes totaling $15,000 and become the first-ever HyperX Champion.

Toshiba Creates New Type of MRAM for Smartphone Processors to Lower Power Consumption

A problem with smartphones and even tablets is that despite all the wonderous abilities, the battery life leaves something to be desired. Larger battery packs are a way around that, but in the race for the slimmest device, there are limits as to how large a battery can be before being too obtrusive. Luckily, Toshiba may have a solution to those woes, and it isn't a battery pack. Rather, Toshiba has created a low-power, high-speed version of MRAM capable of cutting power consumption in mobile processors by 66%. This new MRAM (magnetoresistive random access memory) can replace the SRAM used as cache memory, with the same or larger amounts consuming far less power. Toshiba uses spin-torque technology to lower the charge needed for memory writes. Spin-torque technology uses the spin of electrons to set the orientation of the magnetic bits, with the memory chips using elements smaller than 30nm.

Toshiba has focused on decreasing power consumption and increasing speed with this new MRAM, so a smaller amount is more beneficial than a large amount of SRAM in a cache. The company is working with several others to increase the storage capacity to serve as a possible replacement for DRAM and even flash memory, but it may when the next-generation memory arrives that we see that alternative. As for the MRAM memory-cache, well, there isn't a timeframe for its use in the market, but hopefully Toshiba has word on that soon.

G.Skill TridentX Kit Overclocked to a World Record of 3,900MHz

G.Skill seems to be on a overclocking roll these days. The memory manufacturer made news when an overclocker by the name of HiCookie took the company's TridentX Extreme Performance memory kit and boosted it to a frequency of 1,677MHz (or 3,354MHz effective) with the aid of a Gigabyte Z77X-UD4H motherboard and an Intel Core i7 3770K processor combination (and generous amounts of liquid nitrogen, of course). But someone had even higher ambitions and managed to further push the TridentX memory kit to a blistering frequency of 1,950MHz (or 3,900MHz effective). Christian Ney achieved this using an AMD-based rig this time, with a Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H motherboard and A8-3870K processor. As always, liquid nitrogen was applied to keep the memory chilled. Although the claim of the world's fastest RAM might be debatable, the overclocking feat is certainly impressive. "Despite being the world's fastest RAM manufacturer, G.Skill will continue to strive for first-class quality at competitive pricing to the market," declared Bill Wang, G.Skill's VP. 

Kingston HyperX Beast Series Memory Released

Kingston Technology today has released a new addition to the HyperX Predator series with the HyperX Beast series PC memory. The HyperX Beast series features speeds from 1600MHz to 2400MHz and available capacities ranging from 8GB to 64GB. The HyperX Beast series features a redesigned heat sink with designs and colors reflective of a new, aggressive look compared to previous Kingston HyperX series memory. The HyperX Beast series supports all current 3rd generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and AMD's A-series processors. The HyperX Beast series is also compatible with Intel XMP auto-overclocking for an easy plug in and play upgrade.  For more information, you can visit the Kingston HyperX Beast series product page here.

Patriot Designs Low Power Memory for Ultrabooks

Patriot has announced its Memory For Ultrabook SODIMM memory, designed to be ultra-low power optimized for use in the lightweight ultrabook laptops. These modules will be available in 4GB and 8GB sticks and will run at frequencies of 1333MHz and 1600MHz. Requiring only 1.35 volts, this memory will be very efficient and will also produce low temperatures, making them perfect for ultrabooks. The Memory For Ultrabooks will be available at the end of this month and come with a limited lifetime warranty.

4-Inch Samsung Galaxy S III Mini Launching October 11

A smaller version of Samsung's very popular Galaxy S III will be launched October 11th, and it's going to pack a similar, slightly scaled-down hardware compared to its bigger sibling. The more compact smartphone is targeted towards the European market, which Samsung notes has a high demand for four-inch devices. "There's a lot of demand for a 4-inch screen device in Europe. Some call it an entry-level device, but we call it mini," says Samsung's head of Mobile Communications JK Shin. Germany will be getting the S III Mini first, but it hasn't been announced which countries will be getting the phone next. What makes the handset special is that it's not an entry-level phone unlike Samsung's previous iterations of its Mini lineup, which safely takes it out of the budget category with a display size rivaling that of Apple's iPhone. 

Kingston Offering Preview of HyperX LoVo Memory at AMD Fan Day

Kingston will be offering an exclusive first look at its upcoming HyperX LoVo low voltage SO-DIMM memory at AMD Fan Day in Austin, TX on October 6. These memory kits are "designed for notebook users looking to boost system performance as they auto-overclock with no need to adjust system BIOS settings." Full specifications will be announced later this month. In addition to showing off the LoVo memory in AMD Trinity laptops, Kingston will also be on hand to give away 500 sets of HyperX memory.

G.Skill Memory Used to Break SuperPi Record Again

G.Skill announced that a pair of Russian overclockers representing team OCLab.ru, Slamms and Smoke, have set a new world record in SuperPi 32M using G.Skill RipjawsX memory. The RipjawsX were paired with an Intel i7 3770K on an Asus Maximus V Extreme motherboard. The memory was overclocked to a speed of 6931MHz and achieved a SuperPi 32M time of 4m 44.609s. This beat the previous record by just over 100ms at memory speeds just under 100MHz over the previous record holder. With this latest entry, G.Skill products are now responsible for eight out of the top ten rankings for SuperPi 32M on HWBot.

ECS is First with AMD Memory Profile Support

Last November, AMD announced that it was going to have its own branded RAM produced and the modules would feature AMD Memory Profile (AMP) technology. This gives users more control of their RAM through the BIOS as it enables tuning beyond JEDEC specification. Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) have recently announced the A85F2-A Deluxe motherboard will be the first to support AMP. The A85F2-A Deluxe motherboard features the A85 chipset from AMD, which uses the FM2 socket for their APUs.

ADATA Announces XPG Gaming v2.0 Memory Series

ADATA has announced a new line of memory products, the Xtreme Performance Gear (XPG) Gaming v2.0 Series. This new memory features DDR3 modules that run at frequencies up to 2400MHz. The XPG series was designed for the third generation Intel Core processors that run on the Z77 platform. The dual channel memory uses two 4GB sticks and is XMP v1.3 certified. Thermal Conductive Technology helps to dissipate the heat produced by the 1.65V memory. The 8GB kit will retail with an MSRP of $89.99.

Patriot Announces Intel Extreme Masters Memory

Patriot has announced a new limited edition series of memory based on the Intel Extreme Masters, a worldwide gaming series that has featured games such as StarCraft 2 and Counter-strike. The new DDR3 memory is certified for Intel XMP 1.3 and will be available in frequencies of 1600MHz, 1866MHz, and 2133MHz. The heat spreader is the same that is found on the Viper 3 series of memory and features the Intel Extreme Masters logo. Dual and quad channel kits will be available in capacities of 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. There is a tremendous amount of enthusiasm on both sides with Johnny Neang, Marketing Director at Patriot, stating “we’ve designed these kits so gamers can unlock the full potential of Intel’s® 2nd or 3rd generation Core™ processors for incredible in game performance.” Director of Pro Gaming at Turtle Entertainment GmbH Michal Blicharz added "Intel® Extreme Masters branded memory takes our cooperation with Patriot Memory to the next level."

G.Skill RAM Used to Set Overclocking Records

During the week of Computex 2012, five overclocking and benchmark records were broken by systems using G.Skill memory. The Super Pi 32M score was set at 4 minutes and 44.734 seconds by Fredyama-san and Shamino with an Intel i7 3770K and G.Skill memory running at 2646MHz on a ASUS Maximus V Formula. Hiwa Pouri set a new memory bandwidth read record of 32,339MB/s using G.Skill TridentX memory running at 2900MHz CL10 with 1T timings. Kingpin and Duck-san used G.Skill RipjawsZ running at 2468MHz with a system that also featured four EVGA Classified GTX680 video cards to set the 3DMark 11 record at 31,299. Hiwa Pouri set another memory record by clocking a 16GB set of TridentX to 3286MHz, an increase of 486MHz. The fastest overall DDR3 frequency was obtained by John Lam using 4GB of TridentX memory with a frequency of 3842MHz.

Corsair Unveils New Products in Time for Computex

You have to love the days leading up to big trade shows like CES in January and Computex in Junes because that's when the manufacturers schedule releases of new products. One thing I do not like is loosing the little end caps off of USB drives. Corsair is releasing its line of Flash Voyager Slider USB 3.0 drives that eliminate that problem. As you can tell from the name, these new drives feature a capless design with a sliding retractable USB plug. The new drives all offer the faster USB 3.0 interface and are compatible with the older USB 2.0 standard. The Flash Voyager Slider drives come in 8GB ($12.99USD), 16GB ($17.99USD), 32GB ($29.99USD) and 64GB ($64.99USD) and are available immediately.

The AX1200i Digital ATX power supply is the next new offering and Corsair is billing it as the "world’s most advanced modular power supply". You probably picked up on the fact that it is a modular power supply, but what makes this unit special is that it features digitally controlled power circuitry that enables it to deliver power with exceptionally low ripple and noise characteristics. It is also 80 PLUS® Platinum certified with energy-efficiency of up to 92% which translates into less heat and lower fan noise. The unit also comes with Corsair Link technology which includes real-time monitoring of temperature, current draw, and power efficiency, as well as the ability to adjust the speed of the internal 140mm fan. You can also tailor the unit to your specific need by switching from the default single +12V rail configuration to a multi-rail setup. Pricing is expected to be $349.99 USD and will be available beginning in August 2012.

Corsair is also updating its HX line of power supplies to include 80 PLUS Gold certification, providing up to 90% energy-efficiency. That allows the units to operate in a fanless mode at low loads which will result in reduced noise levels. The new Professional Series HX range is available in 650W, 750W, 850W and 1050W wattage ratings at the same prices of the older models and will also be available in August.

Corsair's next offering is a lineup of Dominator Platinum DDR3 memory modules consisting of binned ICs with high overclocking potential. The new modules will be available in dual- and quad-channel kits in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities and speeds up to 2800MHz, and all of the modules support Intel's latest XMP 1.3 profiles. The Dominator Platinum modules also feature a user-swappable light pipe which lets enthusiasts tailor the downwash lighting color, DHX heat spreaders for enhanced cooling and Corsair Link support. Corsair has an even dozen different part numbers listed for the Dominator Platinum series and reports immediate availability through its worldwide reseller network.

The last set of products to be introduced are the Neutron Series GTX solid state drives. These new drives are the first consumer SSDs to use the LM87800 6Gb/s SSD controller from Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) and will be offered in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities. The Neutron Series GTX SSDs use toggle NAND flash memory with 90,000 random read and write IOPs. They are also capable of producing sequential speeds of up to 555 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write. The standard Neutron Series drives (notice the missing 'GTX' in the moniker) come in 120GB and 240GB capacities, and can provide up to 90,000 random read IOPs and 85,000 random write IOPs with sequential speeds of up to 555 MB/s read and 370 MB/s write. Corsair says the new drives will be available in July with pricing to be announced at that time.

Patriot Announces Viper 3 Memory

Patriot has announced the Viper 3 series of DDR3 memory, featuring four different sets of memory. Each set will have different features as well as colors. The Black Mamba and Venom Red are classified as "High Performance," and will be available in June and July, respectively. The Sapphire Blue is Intel XMP 1.3 certified, which means it would be a great choice for Intel based systems. All three of these sets will be available at frequencies of 1600MHz, 1866MHz, and 2133MHz at 1.5V. The Jungle Green set is billed as "Eco Friendly" and will only require 1.35V for operation, with frequencies of 1600MHz and 1866MHz. The Sapphire Blue and Jungle Green sets will also be available in July. The Viper 3 series will be available in capacities up to 32GB using 4GB and 8GB sticks.

Memory Frequency Record Set Using G.Skill RAM

The highest DDR3 memory frequency record has been broken using G.SKILL RipjawsZ memory. A single 4GB stick was used to achieve the record breaking score of 3736MHz, besting the previous mark by over 100MHz. The overclock was achieved by Swiss overclocker Christian Ney with the additional aid of liquid nitrogen cooling. When asked about the record, Christian responded by saying, “It was a lot of fun while tweaking G.SKILL memory. You can feel the unlimited potential and always want to go higher and higher.” Full details about the system can be found on the official HWBOT score page.

G.Skill Release Ares Series of Memory

G.Skill has announced a new line of memory products, the Ares series. This series will feature a low profile heat spreader design, measuring a mere 3.2cm. The low profile design will provide an excellent option for fitting under large CPU heatsinks or in small form factor PCs where space is at a premium. The Ares line will be available with both blue and orange heat spreaders, with kits available in capacities from 8GB to 32GB at a variety of memory frequencies. Check the G.Skill website for full details on all of the options.

Kingston Unveils CES 2012 Product Announcements

Kingston is one of the names many people think of when they need some memory for their comptuer. At CES 2012, Kingston has revealed some new additions to its memory lineup, as well as new Flash drives and an addition to the Wi-Drive. First up is the memory, with Kingston announcing the launch of the HyperX Red Limited Edition memory and a new look for its HyperX LoVo kits. The HyperX Red provides a stunning new look for the HyperX series while giving everyone the performance they need. The HyperX Red memory is Intel XMP ready and comes in 8GB kits or 4GB single sticks. You have a choice of 1333 or 1600MHz, with a voltage of 1.5 or 1.65. As for the HyperX LoVo kits, Kingston redesigned the heatspreader to resemble the one on the HyperX Genesis while maintaining the same green color as the original ones. The HyperX LoVo are designed to run at low-voltage (hence the LoVo), and only need 1.35v at 1333 or 1600MHz. The HyperX LoVo kits are available in 4 or 8GB.

Next we come to the Flash drives, with Kingston launching the DataTraveler SE9 and Micro. The DataTraveler SE9 comes in a super thin metal case with a built-in key ring so you can easily attach it to your backpack or keychain. The SE9 comes in 8 or 16GB capacities, and its thin size means it will not get in the way of any other USB devices while plugged in. The DataTraveler Micro is one of the world's smallest Flash drives, and its ultra-small design means you can leave it plugged in to a laptop and barely increase the overall size of the computer. The DataTraveler Micro is also available in 8 and 16GB capacities.

Lastly, we arrive at the Kingston Wi-Drive, which is currently available, but now has a 64GB capacity joining the 16 and 32GB ones. The Wi-Drive will also now work with the Kindle Fire in addition to Apple products, provided you have the new app. The Kingston Wi-Drive is a portable, wireless storage solution that will let you stream music, movies, and pictures without the need for an Internet connection or cloud storage. Simply access the Wi-Drive's built-in WiFi signal to check out any content you have stored on the Wi-Drive. The Wi-Drive plugs into a computer via USB to let you transfer as much content as you wish.

The Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty, the DataTraveler Flash drives have a five year warranty, and the Wi-Drive has a one year warranty. All of the products should be available soon, and can be viewed at CES this week.

Corsair Announces Memory Upgrades for Apple Computers

Corsair has announced the availability of 8GB and 16GB DDR3 memory kits designed for Apple Mac desktops and laptops. The memory modules have been tested at the Apple Developer Compatibility Labs and have been verified to work with most MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini systems shipped in the last year. According to VP of Memory Products Thi La, "The ability to go beyond 8GB of memory will be a boon for graphics designers and video editors on the go, IT professionals who need to run Windows virtual machines simultaneously with Mac OS X, network administrators who use Macs as servers or web hosts, or anybody who wants to push their Mac to the limits of its performance." Corsair was even nice enough to post a demonstration of how to change the memory in your MacBook.

G.Skill Releases 64GB Memory Kit

G.Skill has decided to release a 64GB set of its RipjawZ memory line for the new quad channel Intel X79 platform. This set of RipjawZ features 2400MHz DDR3 memory, built using eight 8GB sticks. All memory modules included in this set is hand-tested by G.Skill to ensure quality and maximum stability. The internal validation process helps with the quality control, and also helps to check for overclocking headroom. There was no mention of price, but anyone that wants to have the much RAM will be sure to pay a premium for it.

Corsair Vengeance Going Mobile

Corsair has announced that it is bringing its high performance Vengeance line of memory to laptop users. The memory will operate at either 1600MHz or 1866MHz, and will work great with laptops sporting Core i5 and Core i7 processors from Intel. The memory won't require any BIOS adjustments to run at these speeds, and should work right out of the box. The kits will be available in either 4GB or 8GB, and will be built on the DDR3 SODIMM form factor.

Corsair Sets Memory Overclocking Record

The current memory overclocking world record has once again been set using Corsair memory, with overclocker and Corsair employee Jake "Planet" Crimmins at the helm. The record was set using 1GB of Corsair Dominator GT CMGTX6 memory, along with an AMD FX-8150 processor, with the whole system powered by a Corsair Professional Series Gold AX1200 PSU. The memory reached a frequency of 1733.8MHz, equivalent to DDR3-3467. The whole system was kept at a remarkably low temperature using a custom-built liquid nitrogen cooling system. Pictures of the system, and full system specs can be found at HWBOT.

AMD Announces Branded Memory

AMD has announced that it will soon be releasing its own branded desktop memory under the name AMD Memory. AMD already has some experience with memory, as it has been producing the memory found on the Radeon graphics cards for some time now. Branching out to system memory seemed like a natural progression. AMD will be partnering with Patriot Memory and VisionTek Products for this venture. AMD Memory will be available in capacities of 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB across a variety of speeds and timings. AMD feels that this is a move that should help consumers "take the guesswork out of DRAM selection, providing an easy and straightforward experience when looking for the ideal match for gaming or multimedia PC needs."

Corsair Announces Quad Channel Dominator and Vengeance Memory

Corsair has announced quad channel additions to its Dominator and Vengeance memory lines to match with the LGA-2011 socket Intel processors. The Dominator memory sets run at 1.5V and will be available in capacities of 16GB and 32GB. The 16GB sets will have frequencies of 1866MHz and 2133MHz, while the 32GB sets will come in frequencies of 1600MHz and 1866MHz. The Vengeance series features sets of 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB, and all but two of them run at 1.5V. All of the sets run at 1600MHz, with different timings providing the differentiation between the sets of the same capacity. The Dominator series features Corsair DHX+ heat spreaders, while the Vengeance series has aluminum heat spreaders available in Jet Black, Racing Red, and Military Green, with the Military Green sets running at 1.35V.

Kingston Launches Quad Channel HyperX Memory

Kingston has announced that it will be releasing a new line of HyperX memory to support the quad channel processors using the new Intel Sandy Bridge-E architecture. The HyperX Genesis line will feature sets with capacities of 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. All sets will run at 1.65V, and will feature Non-ECC memory. The 8GB kits will be available at memory frequencies of 1333MHz, 1600MHz, 1866MHz, 2133MHz, and 2400MHz with latencies of CL7, CL8, CL9, and CL11. The 16GB kits will be available with frequencies of 1600MHz, 1866MHz, and 2133MHz with latencies of CL9 and CL11. The 32GB set will only be available at 1600MHz with CL9 latency. The memory will range in price from $65 for the low end 8GB set to $318 for the high end 16GB set.

Patriot Memory Launches Division 4 Quad-Channel Kits

Patriot memory has announced its new lineup of quad-channel Division 4 DDR3 memory solutions specifically engineered for Intel X79-based platforms. The Viper Xtreme Division 4 kits are aimed at the enthusiast market and are designed for extreme overclocking and feature a custom copper and all aluminum heat shield to provide superior thermal protection. Those with more modest budgets still wanting high-levels of performance will be interested in Patriot's Gamer 2 Division 4 kits. General details include:

• Speeds of up to 1866Mhz (Viper Xtreme Division 4) and 1600Mhz (Gamer 2 Division 4)
• Heat shields designed to deliver maximum thermal protection
• Lifetime Warranty

Patriot has not released information on pricing or availability.

G.Skill RipjawsZ Quad-Channel Memory Kits For Intel X79 Platform

We saw the release of Intel's Sandy Bridge E processors today and along with that several new motherboards based on the X79 Express chipsets were also reviewed. You also need new memory certified to run on those new boards and G.Skill is one of several manufacturers to announce a new series of memory kits. Dubbed the RipjawsZ, G.Skill is offering several quad-channel kits in sizes from 8GB (4GB x 2) to 64GB (8GB x 8) and speeds ranging from 1333MHz to 2500MHz. The high-end (1866MHz and above) kits come with Intel XMP 1.3 for trouble-free overclocking. G.Skill engineers have tested the memory in sever X79 boards including ones from ASUS, MSI, ASRock, Gigabyte, ECS and more. Check out the attached images to see more on the various part numbers being offered.

Mushkin Announces New Quad-Channel Memory Kits for Intel X79 Motherboards

The release of a new processor and motherboard series usually means new memory kits are available that have been tested on the new system. In the case of the Intel X79 motherboards and Sandy Bridge E processors, the memory standard jumps from dual or triple-channel to quad-channel. As such, new quad-channel memory kits will be launching to include all four RAM sticks in one convenient package. Mushkin is one of the best memory manufacturers around, and it is no surprise to see it release new quad-channel RAM kits. There will be plenty of quad-channel kits to choose from in 8 or 16GB capacities as well as speeds up to DDR3-2133. Mushkin is also releasing some low latency quad-channel kits, ensuring there will be something for everyone. The Redline and Blackline series will be the first Mushkin quad-channel kits. For a full list of all the quad-channel kits being offered from Mushkin, feel free to check on the Mushkin website.