Memories

1 October 2008 - A-DATA introduces the latest cooling solution for extreme performance X Series memory modules. A-DATA’s X Series version 2.0 includes 4 types of cooling solutions* - active cooling, passive cooling, water cooling, and liquid cooling. This product clocks at DDR3-1600 CL7-7-7-20 by 1.75V~1.85V and is available as 1GB x 2 and 2GB x 2 dual-channel kits. Recommended retail price: DDR3-1600X Ver2.0, 1GBx2 Kit: 250 USD (incl VAT.) and DDR3-1600X Ver2.0, 2GBx2 Kit: 400 USD (incl VAT.)

20 August 2008 - Kingston today announced the launch of the low profile modules for the commitment to the society. The new low profile modules function exactly the same way, which is absolutely great news for the end users who can benefit from smaller systems and lower heat diffusivity. These modules follow JEDEC standard with less consumption of PCB board, about 40% less in height compared to the modules we see today.

9 August 2008 - OCZ announced all new “P45 Special” 4GB modules, a module density optimized specifically for Intel®’s latest chipset. Available in 8GB dual channel kits and a special 16GB “quad kit,” this new line of modules support the latest memory-hungry applications and games, offering superior performance gains. As an industry first, OCZ brings memory densities to the desktop segment that were reserved previously for high-end server configurations, offering a unique range of high-density kits to suit the varying requirements and budgets of everyday consumers.

23 July 2008 - Aeneon by Qimonda, the channel and retail brand of Qimonda, announced its new DDR3 SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules) which provide power saving and high performance to the industry's first DDR3 notebooks based on the Intel(r) Centrino(r) 2 processor technology. Aeneon is among the first retail memory brands to offer 1GB and 2GB DDR3-1066 SO-DIMMs to the market. The modules use low-power 1Gbit DDR3 components and feature competitive latencies of 7-7-7-21 at standard DDR3 voltage of 1.5V - ideal for mobile computing. The DDR3 SO-DIMMs will be made available worldwide in single retail package from August 2008.

3 July 2008 - OCZ announced the expansion of its Intel® Extreme Memory modules lineup, the latest memory solution that implements a high-performance specification optimized and predefined for the Intel X38 and X48 chipsets. The new modules are rated at DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 and feature the all-new Intel branded black XTC heatspreader.

28 June 2008 - With DDR3 prices slowly, but surely dropping, performance DDR3 kits are getting the attention of enthusiasts and hardcore overclockers. We have with us two high-performance DDR3 2GB kits from Kingston which we put to the test.

25 June 2008 - Corsair announced today the launch of their new Mac Memory kits made especially for the newest Mac Pro desktop systems. The new Corsair Mac Memory kits are fully-buffered 800MHz solutions, available immediately in 4GB (2 x 2GB modules) DIMM kits.The new Corsair Memory Line for the Mac Pro is immediately available through Corsairs authorized distributors and resellers world-wide, priced at $250 for the 4GB Mac Memory kit.

12 June 2008 - OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the latest addition to its award-winning lineup of performance flash drives with the all-new Spyder, first debuted at Computex 2008. Undertaking exciting new endeavors in the flash memory market, OCZ is all about affordable, portable, and innovative style with this super-sleek and cap-less design that offers students and professionals highly reliable and high-capacity flash storage at an aggressive price point.

9 September 2008 - Kingston today announced it is first to release high performance, ultra low-latency 800MHz notebook memory. The new HyperX mobile memory is a perfect fit for notebook users who want to boost system performance by replacing standard notebook memory with high performance modules that boot to the highest speed possible ― without adjusting system BIOS settings. Targeting new P45/Centrino 2 laptops, the 800MHz CL4 modules have two pre-programmed ultra low-latency profiles: DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-12 @1.8V and DDR2-667 CL3-4-4-10 @1.8V.

13 August 2008 - A big congratulation to Kingston for their continuous efforts to bridge the gap between the end users and manufacturer by launching the Kingston Blog community website. We certainly hope through this website, interaction is closer and end users can feedback and contribute their ideas to make Kingston products even better. Join in the fun now @ http://www.kingston-blog.com/en/

25 July 2008 - Walton Chaintech today debuts the APOGEE GT Blazer DDR3 1800 4GB Low Voltage Memory Module. Supporting EPP 2.0 as well, APOGEE GT Blazer DDR3 1800 4GB kit attains the lowest voltage of 1.8V compared with other memory modules of similar speed in current market place for more power saving operation, and longer product life. APOGEE GT DDR3 1800 is made of 8-layer PCB with 16 pc Samsung 128M8 chips, which are well known for their exceptional overclocking capability. Each chip is handpicked for meeting strict quality requirements.

8 July 2008 - OCZ today announced the all-new DDR3 SODIMM modules as its next generation notebook memory to support the impending Intel® Centrino® 2 mobile platform. OCZ PC3-8500 SODIMM modules feature latencies of 8-8-8-27, and PC3-10666 SODIMM modules will feature 9-9-9-24 timings at a low 1.5 volts to keep power consumption at minimum levels. Both speed series will be available in 2GB modules and 4GB (2x2048MB) dual channel kits for maximized productivity with the latest games, applications, and operating systems.

1 July 2008 - Walton Chaintech announced the APOGEE GT overclocking memory line with Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP). APOGEE GT overclocking memory line EPP modules are designed with advanced SPD settings in order to work with compatible mainboards to recognize the operation data, increasing the ultimate computing potential of the entire platform. APOGEE GT series module becomes unique memory module products profiled with both Intel XMP and NVIDIA EPP.

27 June 2008 - With modern day applications, and games especially demanding more system memory, there is a shift in market interest towards 4GB memory kits. High performance 4GB kits are sparse but we managed to find OCZ's latest PC2-9200 Flex II kit, which one of the latest and the fastest 4GB kits out there. But just how well would this kit perform?

19 June 2008 - Super Talent has signed a distribution agreement with Simms International PLC as a distribution partner in the UK. Simms will carry Super Talent’s full range of award-winning Flash and DRAM products. Alex Tatham, Managing Director of Simms, commented, “We’re very confident that Super Talent’s leading-edge SSDs, USB drives and DRAM products will be well received by our UK customers. Super Talent’s focus on developing innovative new products combined with our strength in distributing high-end brands will be an unstoppable force”.

6 June 2008 - VR-Zone managed to drop by Grand Hyatt to view some of the showcases by memory makers GSkill and OCZ Technology.