OCZ DDR600

May 10 2004 @ 07:01PM by MikeC

"OCZ is pleased to be making such big advancements in the memory market," said Dr. Michael Schuette, Director of Technology Development with OCZ Technology Group. "OCZ has spent a considerable amount of time developing memory able to consistently run at 600MHz DDR, and are very pleased with the end results, as we have produced the highest speed DDR memory available today."

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New DRAM Technology

Apr 07 2004 @ 05:31PM by MikeC

New OCZ press release talking about some new DRAM technology that'll help boost memory performance.

Sunnyvale, CA, and Richardson, TX, April 6, 2004 ? OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra high-performance memory solutions for PC enthusiasts and gamers and DataSecure LLC, a memory system technology development pioneer today announced the joint support of a new Posted Precharge and ultra low latency DRAM technology.

Posted Precharge is a novel feature to provide an effective workaround for the limited number of open pages in current DRAM technology. Through a series of minor die modifications, DataSecure Posted Precharge technology (patent pending) allows keeping memory rows open while accessing different pages in the same bank. If a secondary access to the same bank occurs, data are immediately available without the need of reopening the memory page. Through the integration of SRAM registers it is further possible to reduce CAS latency to warrant quasi-isochronous data access on read commands.

Click here for the press release.

 

RAM prices go UP

Apr 06 2004 @ 06:36AM by MikeC

Well if you're like me and have tried to buy some memory of late, you'll notice that memory prices are pretty high (if you're on a student budget that is). Now it's about to get even pricier. Roughly 10% accross the board. Apparenlty this is caused by a concern of DRAM shortage.

Concerns about a potential DRAM shortage have pushed up prices for mainstream DRAM by over 10% in both the spot and contract market on April 5.

Digitimes has the article.
Click here for the latest RAM prices.

 

Corsair TwinX1024-4400PT Platinum Memory Review

Mar 26 2004 @ 06:38AM by MikeC

PCStats reviews some memory from Corsair.

"Corsair has recently celebrated their 10th anniversary, which is quite a milestone for a memory company! I think it's high level of customer service that sets apart successful companies from the rest, and a growing trend in this corporate schmooze-fest with consumer loyalty is the manufacturer run support forum. Now, instead of emailing an anonymous tech support guy the same question a hundred other people have asked, you can read through a support FAQ, or post a thread in the support forums and someone will answer. In Corsair's case, "RAM GUY" dishes out the info and advice on using the companies memory products. Imagine if Microsoft had their own support forums for everyone who ever suffered the rather of the "BSOD"! Anyway, getting back on topic, today PCstats is testing out a pair of Corsair's TwinX1024-4400PT dual channel DDR memory. This is the latest memory from Corsair, and remarkably difficult to get a hold of... even for us. Apparently! , a shortage of good low latency DRAMs has meant that companies are reserving most of their best memory for you, the consumer."

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560MHz RAM

Mar 09 2004 @ 05:50AM by MikeC

A Japanese company has released the fastest RAM on the market. This memory module is said to be able to work at 560MHz with latency settings at 3-4-4 at 2.85V. Not to mention that the price of this memory module is quoted to be about $130 in local stores in Japan.

"KuroutoShikou, a Tokyo, Japan-based firm known for rather extravagant PC hardware, has released memory modules at 560MHz, 10MHz higher compared to the Corsair XMS memory modules at 550MHz. The world?s highest-speed memory sticks for personal computers are based on HY5DU56822CT-D5 TSOP (Thin Small Outline Package) chips from Hynix and are available in 512MB versions. Memory products are not equipped with heat-spreaders, a very surprising peculiarity of high-speed modules today."

Xbit Labs has the details

 

Corsair TwinX 4400 DDR550 Memory Review

Mar 07 2004 @ 06:35PM by MikeC

Hard Extreme looks at some dual channel DDR550 memory from Corsair. This looks like some good RAM for all you enthusiasts out there, but for those of us which don't have systems that will hit those speeds, there's always a Christmas wish list.

"Whoa, DDR550, is this possible? Intel's Canterwood and Springdale chipsets, released back in April 2003, only support a 200MHz bus speed, but Corsair now has Double Data Rate RAM running at 275MHz, much higher then the stock speed of 200MHz. RAM used to be the limiting factor of a system?s performance, but now it?s the motherboard and the CPU?s ability to reach the huge 275 MHz mark. So all in all, The TwinX 1024 4400 550 DDR will definitely make your computer a kick ass machine, and blazing fast."

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OCZ PC-3200 1GB Unbuffered DDR Memory Modules

Feb 25 2004 @ 06:44PM by MikeC

OCZ just announced the release of a PC3200 1GB memory module. They will be offering this kit in single 1GB sticks as well as 2GB dual channel kits.

Sunnyvale, CA, January 28, 2004: OCZ Technology Group Inc., a worldwide leader in high performance DDR memory modules designed for gamers and performance enthusiasts, is pleased to announce the release of PC-3200 1GB Unbuffered DDR memory modules. OCZ PC-3200 1GB DDR memory modules will be shipping in 1GB single module configurations as well as 2GB hand-tested Dual Channel kits. Each module and Dual Channel kit will feature an integrated copper heatspreader to aid in heat dissipation and are rated for CL3-3-3-7 timings at 2.6 volts. OCZ PC-3200 1GB DDR memory modules feature Ultra Low Noise 2 technology (ULN2) to minimize electronic noise and interference.

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OCZ PC3200 Platinum LTD Edition Memory

Feb 10 2004 @ 02:35PM by MikeC

PCStats reviews some pretty promissing overclocking memory from OCZ.

" You may already be thinking the OCZ PC3200 Platinum Limited Edition memory is "only PC3200," and why would anyone want a set of those DIMMs instead of a pair of "PC5000 Ultra Extreme Terminal Prejudice 2 DDR?" Well, if you're a seasoned overclocker you know what to look for when it comes to memory... and that little nugget just happens to be the Winbond BH-6 DRAM this set of OCZ memory use. In this review, PCstats will be testing out a set of 512MB modules of OCZ's PC3200 Platinum Edition which are priced at $405CDN."

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Corsair Twinx PC4400 DDR550 Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

Feb 04 2004 @ 07:05AM by MikeC

TweanNews reviews some PC4400 memory from Corsair.

"Boiling down my thoughts and impressions of Corsair's PC4400 ram is no easy chore. The good and the not so good points have placed me in the uncomfortable position of being torn between two different, yet equally important factors.

For one, DDR550 memory bandwidth to say the least is amazing. Having the ability to overclock my favorite 2.4C processor to 3.3Ghz while using a 1:1 divider does definitely give your system the performance boost expected from such high end memory. Observed performance increases were very impressive and anyone with a capable system will love the increase in gaming framerates and performance. But this leads me to the operative word in that last sentence, "capable"."

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Corsair TwinX1024-XMS4000 Pro 1024 MB Dual Memory Kit Review

Jan 30 2004 @ 07:11AM by MikeC

3DXtreme reviews this dual memory kit from Corsair.

"Today 3Dxtreme is proud to present this review of the Corsair TwinX1024-XMS4000 Pro 1 GB Dual kit. This new kit from Corsair is a 1 GigaByte matched memory pair designed for Intel Pentium 4 motherboards like the Dual Memory Channel, Intel Canterwood Chipset (875P). In order to take full advantage of this product a CPU that can run at a 250 Mhz Front Side Bus is required. This memory kit will allow the user to run their memory synchronous to an overclocked CPU targeted for a 250 Mhz Front Side Bus and the advantage to this will be laid out in the following pages..."

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Crucial PC3200 DDR400 Memory Review

Jan 26 2004 @ 12:34PM by MikeC

TweakNews reviews some Crucial DDR400 memory.

"I always laugh when I'm forced to justify the cost of memory which I've selected for a client/user's system. Client: "But I can pick up the same thing at [insert big box computer shop name] for twenty bucks."

Oh, really. The same thing?

Too many people are willing to spend $300 (or more) on the top of the line ATI video card, but they can't bring themselves to spend more for quality memory. What they don't realize is that their brand new 9800XT won't reach peak performance if the system as a whole is bottlenecked by bad RAM."

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The 512MB Mushkin PC4000 Dual Pack Review

Dec 09 2003 @ 11:38AM by MikeC

Adrian's Rojakpot has a review of some Mushkin memory. PC4000 Dual channel type to be exact.

"From Mushkin comes two different revisions of their PC4000 Dual Pack memory modules. Why two revisions? How different are they from each other? And more importantly, how well do they perform?"

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Corsair TwinX XMS4000Pro High Performance Dual Channel Memory Review

Dec 09 2003 @ 11:35AM by MikeC

Tweaknews has a review of some dual channel memory from Corsair.

"Today I will be looking at a 1Gb sample of Corsair's new TwinX XMS4000PRO which is not really necessary for the stock everyday computer, but should be a must for the serious overclocker wanting to get the highest overclock possible."

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Corsair XMS3200LL ProSeries TwinX Review

Dec 02 2003 @ 04:54AM by MikeC

NinjaLane reviews Corsair's TwinX XMS3200LL pair.

"For the user looking to add a little flair and maximum performance from their PC the Corsair XMS ProSeries 3200LL might be just what you are looking for."

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OCZ EL PC4200 DDR533 Dual Channel Memory Review

Nov 12 2003 @ 08:54PM by MikeC

PCStats reviews OCZ's EL PC4200 Dual Channel Kit.

"One problem that is universal to among all 'high speed' memory modules is that to reach the fastest speeds they must be set to use very lax CAS latency timings. As most experienced computer users understand, CAS timings play a key role in overall system performance. The looser the timings, the greater impact on total system performance we tend to see. In and effort to combat this, OCZ Technology has recently introduced a new memory product which purports to run faster than the competition, with tighter timing to boot. Whether this claim is accurate or not remains to be seen, so hold on just a second before we drive right into the benchmarks. First, let's talk a little bit about this heafty little pair of copper-clad DDR modules. Dubbed, Enhanced Latency PC4200 (DDR533) DDR RAM, this 512MB pair (1GB total) of dual channel DDR boasts CAS timings of 2.5-4-4-7, and comes packed in standard OCZ copper heatspreaders. Copper has always been a good indicator that something mighty lies below, so is this really a sign of what to expect from OCZ's memory?"

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Memory price drop

Nov 10 2003 @ 08:37AM by MikeC

X-Bit Labs reports on the steady decline of RAM prices in the last few weeks. Good news for all of us who think 1Gig of RAM is never enought.

"Spot price of 256Mb DDR SDRAM chips at 333MHz clock-speed plummeted from $4.48 to $4.35 in less than two weeks, according to DRAMeXchange. Contract prices for the same variety of DRAM have fallen slightly for the second consecutive two-week period, to a range from $4.81 to $5.19, from a range of $4.88 to $5.19."

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Mushkin High Performance Black PC4000 Memory Review

Nov 03 2003 @ 06:03PM by MikeC

Viper Lair reviews memory from Mushkin of the PC4000 variety.

"There is no question that Mushkin has a real quality product here with the High Performance Black PC4000. The construction quality is top notch, from the PCB to the heatspreaders. Performance was flat out excellent, and the overclocking was above average as well."

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Corsair TwinX1024 PRO DDR500 Review

Oct 30 2003 @ 11:33AM by MikeC

SubZeroTech.com reviews this pair of memory modules.

" The packaging found containing these modules is the same as always: Corsair uses a 2 piece clear plastic sleeve with small notches to hold the memory in. OCZ Technology uses a similar packaging, and in fact the only company to do anything really different from this is GEIL with some really over-the-top designs. In any case the Corsair packaging does the trick and three out of three tests have proven that the memory arrives safe, sound and perfect. The unspoiled memory is suspended above a small (3 page) leaflet outlining installation and the other basic facts that you need to know before an install (especially if you are new). In any case, once I popped open the plastic and laid the modules down for their photo-shoot I was finding myself rushing already towards the install?"

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Crucial PC3200 DDR400 review

Oct 21 2003 @ 07:56PM by MikeC

Viper Lair reviews Crucials PC3200 RAM.

"Everything was running well so we will go up 1 MHZ at a time until we reached our maximum over clock. As we approached the higher speeds, we had freezing issue, and we had to increase the memory voltage to 2.8v to maintain stability. At 3-4-4-10, I managed a maximum over clock of 236MHz (472MHz DDR), but the ram fails the Memtest86 tests."

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Kingston HyperX PC4000 Memory Review

Oct 16 2003 @ 08:21PM by MikeC

Viper Lair reviews Kingston's PC4000 memory.

"At 1/1 CPU and memory, we settled on a final OC of 270FSB. We did manage 275FSB, but even at 3.0v, the system was not stable. Actually, the system was fairly stable at 271FSB at 3.0v, but occasionally we locked up. 270FSB was rock solid, and we were able to drop our voltage back to a safer 2.8v. Keep in mind that this all voids any warranty, but nothing like living on the edge, eh?"

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Corsair TwinX DDR500 Pro Review

Oct 06 2003 @ 07:09AM by MikeC

X-bit Labs brings us quite an extensive review of Corsair's TwinX DDR500 memory.

"We tested one of the latest overclocker?s memory sets from Corsair, which belongs to the ProSeries. And even though they proved to be no ideal solutions, they are really worth your attention. At least we have never seen anything like that: large impressive heat-spreaders with blinking LEDs all over. Wow!"

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Crucial PC3200 DDR memory review

Oct 04 2003 @ 06:42PM by MikeC

Red&Blackness Mods takes a look at some PC3200 DDR memory from Crucial.

"Tonight is a big night since we are having a look at some Crucial memory! They sent us a 256mb stick of PC3200. We are going to test some timings, overclocking, and benchmarking. Crucial does not recommend or does not want their memory pointed out as overclocker memory, however we are still going to try it and see what it can do for you. Stay tuned as tonight it will get hot at rbmods."

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