Corsair has updated their Vengeance line-up with the launch of three DDR3-2000 memory kits, all of them with 10-10-10-27 (9-9-9-24 SPD) latencies at 1.5 V. The new kits are the following:
Lexar Media has released the Ballistix Sport memory series, which is comprised of DDR2 and DDR3 modules and kits. The Ballistix Sport series includes the following products:
DDR2
2 GB module working at 800 MHz with CL5 timings at 1.8 V. USD 38.99
4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kit working at 800 MHz with CL5 timings at 1.8 V. USD 76.99
DDR3
1 GB module working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 16.99
2 GB module working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 25.99
2 GB (2 x 1 GB) kit working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 32.99
3 GB (3 x 1 GB) kit working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 49.99
4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kit working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 50.99
6 GB (3 x 2 GB) kit working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 76.99
Kingston expanded their offering of memory cards with the launch the 4 GB and 8 GB microSDHC models (joining the previously-released 16 GB model), which feature a Class 10 rating, meaning they provide a minimum transfer rate of 10 MB/s. Kingston will add a 32 GB model to the family in Q2.
The new microSDHC cards are available as standalone products (USD 22 for 4 GB and USD 37 for 8 GB) or with an SD adapter (USD 23 for 4 GB and USD 38 for 8 GB).
Super Talent has expanded their USB 3.0 flash memory offering with the launch of the Express DUO 2-CH series. It is basically an upgraded version of the Express DUO series to include a cap-less design where you can twist the base to reveal and conceal the USB 3.0 port, and a black "piano finished" plastic housing.
Express Duo 2-CH memories can reach read and write sequentially speeds of up to 69.66 MB/s and 18.45 MB/s, respectively, and are available in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB capacities.
Super Talent did not provided information on pricing or availability.
Kingston announced today the release of two DDR3 SO-DIMM kits within their HyperX series. The new kits are available in 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) and 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) capacities, and operate at 1,600 MHz with CL 9-9-9-27 timings.
Information on pricing or availability was not provided.
Kingston announced today the release of the HyperX T1 Black DDR3 triple-channel memory kits. The new kits are available in 6 GB (3 x 2 GB), 12 GB (3 x 4 GB), and 24 GB (6 x 4 GB) capacities, and operate at 1,600 MHz with CL 9-9-9-27 timings.
Information on pricing or availability was not provided.
Exceleram has expanded their memory offering with the launch of the EP-Series, a DDR3 memory line-up that consists of three members, as you can see below.
EP3001A: a 2 GB module running at 1,333 MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.5 V
EP3002A: a 4 GB kit (2 x 2 GB) running at 1,333 MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.5 V
EP3003A: a 6 GB kit (3 x 2 GB) running at 1,333 MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.5 V
The 4 GB and 6 GB kits come equipped with the Rippler heatspreader.
Information on pricing and availability was not provided.
German memory maker Exceleram has launched the Rippler memory series specially designed for the Intel Sandy Bridge processors. This new series consists of five dual-channel DDR3 memory kits with 4 GB or 8 GB capacities, as you can see in the table below. Pricing was not revealed.
Crucial has launched a DDR3 memory line-up, dubbed Ballistix Smart Tracer, which allows users to control activity-indicating and ground-effect LED colors and patterns. The new modules also include integrated thermal sensor that allows users to monitor memory temperature. The two rows of lights can be customized using the Ballistix MOD utility that is offered for free by Crucial.
The Ballistix Smart Tracer memory is available in the following configurations:
2 GB module running at 1600 MHz with CL8 timings at 1.65 V, orange/blue LEDs or red/green LEDs, USD 59.99
4 GB kit (2 x 2 GB) running at 1600 MHz with CL8 timings at 1.65 V, orange/blue LEDs or red/green LEDs, USD 118.99
6 GB kit (3 x 2 GB) running at 1600 MHz with CL8 timings at 1.65 V, orange/blue LEDs or red/green LEDs, USD 178.99