Mushkin releases two new, DDR3 1600 MHz Radioactive memory kits

Mushkin has now expanded its Radioactive memory line with two new kits, a 4GB (2GB x 2) dual-channel kit targeting LGA1156 systems, and a 6GB (2GB x 3) triple-channel kit for LGA1366-based PCs. Both offers make use of the Radioactive FrostByte Heatsink and are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Mushkin’s 4GB and 6GB kits operate at 1600 MHz with CL 7-9-7-24 latencies, are powered at 1.65V and cost $67.49 and  $101.49, respectively.

 

MSI preps the DDR3-equipped Wind U160DX netbook

Expected to make their debut very soon, the first DDR3-supporting Intel Atom processors are going to be quickly adopted by Taiwanese manufacturer MSI who today showcased the Wind U160DX netbook powered by the 1.66 GHz Atom N455 chip.

MSI’s upcoming Wind model is based on the March-released U160 and features a 10-inch (1024×600) display, the N455 CPU, 1GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, GMA 3150 integrated graphics, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, 10/100 LAN, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a 6-cell batter that, thanks to the ECO Engine power management system, can last for up to 15 hours per charge.

MSI is probably going to announce the Wind U160DX at Computex, right after Intel launched the new Atoms.

Transcend’s aXeRam DDR3 memory gets Intel XMP certification

Transcend Information has proudly announced that its aXeRam line of high-end DDR3 memory has passed Intel’s Extreme Memory Profile certification program and received the XMP badge which confirms the ability to use high frequencies with some low latencies to get more performance.

The XMP-enabled aXeRam memory modules come equipped with 128Mx8 high-quality DDR3 FBGA chips, with aluminum heatspreaders for better cooling and come in dual- and triple-channel packages, the former category including 2/4GB DDR3 1600 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2000 MHz kits, while the latter features a 6GB DDR3-2000 offering.

The aXeRam memory is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Transcend coming up with new aXeRam DDR3 memory kits

Transcend has now also announced the expansion of its aXeRam family of overclocking-craving memory with two new DDR3 kits, a 4GB dual-channel DDR3-1600 for P55-based systems and a 6GB triple-channel DDR3-2000 kit for PCs equipped with an Intel X58 board.

The fresh 4GB kit has its 2GB modules working at 1600 MHz with 8-8-8-24 timings, while the 6GB trio goes at 2000 MHz with 9-9-9-24 latencies, with both operating at 1.65V. The DIMMs making up the 6GB kit are also equipped with aluminum heatsinks boasting cooling fins for improved thermal dissipation efficiency. Both kits are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Patriot brings out the big guns, announces a DDR3 2500 MHZ DDR3 kit

Catching up to G.Skill, at least in terms of paper launches, Patriot Memory has now unveiled to the world its own DDR3 2500 MHz dual channel memory kit targeting enthusiasts and overclockers using an Intel P55-based system.

Part of the Viper II Series Sector 5 Edition line, the three kits introduced today feature two 2GB modules equipped with extruded aircraft-grade aluminum heatspreaders, operate at 1.65V, are backed by a lifetime warranty and work at 2133, 2400 and 2500 MHz with 9-9-9-27, 9-11-9-27 and again 9-11-9-27 latencies, respectively.

“Patriot has been delivering some of the fastest overclocking memory in the world, and our latest solution takes the crown as ‘World’s Fastest Memory’ “, says Les Henry, Patriot’s VP of Engineering. “Our in-house engineering expertise and knowledge of the enthusiast market has helped us push the boundaries and set the standard for DDR3 memory speeds. With Viper II Series Sector 5 Edition 2500MHz modules we are showcasing our expertise and deep understanding of the enthusiast market to push the boundaries and achieve new speeds and performance capabilities with DDR3 memory.”

Patriot has not revealed the new kits’ prices or retail release date(s).

Crucial delivers 8GB VLP DDR3 module for servers

Lexar Media has announced the introduction of a new Crucial-branded memory product, an 8GB VLP (very low profile) registered dual in-line memory module (RIMM) for servers based on Intel’s latest Xeon processors. The fresh 8GB RIMM works at 1066 MHz with CL9 latencies powered at 1.5V, and it enables blade and low-profile servers to pack up to 144GB of memory.

“Our customers continue to adopt high-density computing solutions like blade servers, not only as they upgrade existing applications and platforms, but also as they adopt technologies like virtualization. The new 8GB Crucial DDR3-1066 VLP RDIMMs enable them to move to these solutions without compromising memory density, performance, or quality,” said Jim Jardine, Lexar Media senior worldwide product manager.

Lexar’s VLP module is backed by a lifetime warranty.

A-Data’s new DDR3L memory gets Westmere-EP certification

Taiwanese memory maker A-Data has proudly announced that its DDR3L registered and non-registered modules have been certified by Intel for use withing Westmere-EP-based servers. A-Data’s Intel-approved offer includes 1GB, 2GB and 4GB RDIMMs and DIMMs working at 1066 MHz and 1333 MHz, that operate at 1.35V (hence the L for low voltage).
“Enterprise often requires 24×7 operations from server memory for data accessing and collecting with reliability and performance requirements,” said Richard Shen, manager of A-Data product management department. “We are proud to offer our DDR3L 1066/1333 MHz R-DIMM and DDR3L 1066/1333 MHz ECC DIMM low voltage server memory that has certified by Intel to enterprise customers, which delivers high performance and great reliability with less power consumption to meet enterprise’s critical requirements, as well as to protect and to preserve the environment.”

A-Data’s DDR3L memory models are all backed by a lifetime warranty.

Samsung begins sampling 32GB DDR3 modules

DRAM dominator company Samsung has proudly announced that it started to send out samples of its first 32GB memory modules which are the industry’s highest-density RDIMMs out there. The new 32GB DDR3 module makes use of 36 dual-die 40nm-class 4Gb DRAMs, it works at 1066 MHz and operates at 1.35V (if we’re not mistaking that’s what the PC3L means).

Two-way servers equipped with the new memory will be able to boast up to 384GB of RAM, while four-way servers will have a maximum of 2TB of memory.

“Samsung continues to set the pace in advanced memory for high-end server applications by offering 40nm-class 32GB memory modules to reach previously unattainable levels of system capacity,” said Soo-In Cho, president and general manager of Samsung Electronics’ Memory Division. “In just 10 months, Samsung has now secured the best competitive advantage with the broadest portfolio of 40nm-class DDR3 based memory solutions in the industry since the 40nm-class DRAM was first produced last July.”

Samsung’s 32GB RDIMMs will enter mass production in April.

Walton Chaintech comes up with DDR3 2400 MHz dual channel kits

Taipei-based Walton Chaintech has today revealed to the world its newest Apogee-branded products, two DDR3-2400 dual channel memory kits targeting enthusiasts and overclockers running a P55-based system. Coming in 2 x 1GB and 2 x 2GB configurations, the kits make use of 8-layer modules boasting a tall, heatpipe-equipped heatsink, operate at 1.6(5)W, and will work at 2400 MHz with CL 9-11-10-27 timings.

Chaintech has not mentioned prices or a retail date for its Apogee GT DDR3-2400 kits but we’re guessing/hoping for April availability.

Kingston has Westmere-EP-ready DDR3 memory

Beside approving the new 2400 MHz HyperX kit, Intel has certified three Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L registered DIMMs for use with the new Westmere-EP server processors. Kingston’s modules, a 1GB Single Rank x8, a 2GB Single Rank x4 and a 2GB Dual Rank x8, work at 1333 MHz with CL9 latencies and are powered at 1.35V which makes them low voltage.

“Intel worked closely with Kingston in developing and certifying their low-voltage DDR3L memory for our upcoming Westmere-EP triple-channel server platform,” said Geof Findlay, Memory Ecosystem Manager, Intel. “Kingston’s low voltage server memory combined with Intel’s 32nm processor utilizing the Westmere architecture will help datacenters increase performance while reducing overall energy costs.”

The three ValueRAM DDR3L modules are backed by a three-year warranty.