Crucial releases Ballistix Tracer memory

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 30, 2004 - 9:50 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.crucial.com/gamer Crucial released a new series of Ballistix memories – called Tracer – sporting two rows of eight "chasing" red and green LEDs that indicate activity by circulating at varying speeds. According to the company, a custom-designed chip in the PCB relays bus information to the LEDs, allowing them to accurately reflect usage of each memory module. In addition, eight blue undercarriage LEDs emit a constant glow near the pins. Ballistix Tracer DDR500/PC4000 are currently available in 512 MB and 1 GB modules with 2.5-4-4-8 latencies. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Speed Premium series from TwinMOS

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 28, 2004 - 7:07 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.twinmos.com/dram/dram_p_sp_ddr400.htm TwinMOS recently announced the Speed Premium DDR400 series, consisting of DDR400/PC3200 modules with overclocking settings to achieve 450 MHz with no need for BIOS setup changes. The modules are offered in 256 MB and 512 MB capacities with CAS latency of 2.5. According to the company, Advantest T5585/T5593 have been applied before shipping to ensure their stability and compatibility. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Corsair announces System Select line

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 25, 2004 - 7:26 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/system_select.html Corsair Memory announced a new memory product line called System Select, designed to meet the needs of consumers in the upgrading of desktops, laptops and servers. The idea is avoiding the need to consult compatibility charts. For this, the consumer can use the Corsair Memory Configurator, searching for modules compatible with the brand and model of his system. The online tool includes over 15,000 systems and 1,000 motherboards. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

New eXtreme Gold series from OCZ

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 23, 2004 - 9:23 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_el_ddr_pc_3200_gold_vx OCZ Technology announced a new PC-3200 Voltage eXtreme Gold series memory, designed to operate at a high voltage in order to increase the speed and stability and provide aggressive timings. Running at the standard 2.6 volts, OCZ PC-3200 Gold VX boasts 2-3-3-8 latencies, but at 3.2 volts the memory is capable of achieving 2-2-2-8. The memory has integrated gold mirrored copper heatspreaders and is available in 512 MB modules and 1 GB dual channel kits. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Card reader and fan controller from Tt

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 5, 2004 - 9:51 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/accessories/a2259hardcano13/a2259hardcano13... Thermaltake announced the Hardcano 13, an application for 5.25 inch drive bays that integrates a smart card reader and a fan controller. The six-in-one reader is compatible with CF, Microdrive, SM, SD, MMC and MS. The fan controller and monitoring device contains four sets of temperature display (in Celsius or Fahrenheit), four sets of fan speed display and four sets of fan failure display. The Hardcano 13 has a back light LCD monitor with eight color options. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Memory test program from OCZ

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 31, 2004 - 7:28 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/displaypage.php?name=ocz_memtest OCZ released its own OCZ Memtest86 v1.00 memory test program, based on the recently released Memtest86+ v1.27. Some of its additional functionalities are: full timing adjustment for the nForce2, i865/i875 and i915/i925 (DDR1) chipsets; partial timing adjustment for Athlon64 on-die memory controller and the i915/i925 chipset (DDR2); and more specific options for fine-tuning the memory controller on AMD64 chips. The software is distributed under the GNU Public License (GPL). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

SanDisk offers higher capacities

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 27, 2004 - 7:20 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.sandisk.com/retail SanDisk announced new Memory Stick and SD cards with higher capacities. The Memory Stick PRO will now be available with up to 4 GB while the Memory Stick PRO Duo, which has half the size of the standard card and uses an adaptor, will reach 1 GB. The SD cards will be available in up to 2 GB capacities. All the cards feature embedded MagicGate technology for safe transfer of copyrighted content. Prices are the following: 4 GB MS Stick PRO, USD 799; 1 GB MS Stick PRO Duo, USD 204; and 2 GB SD, USD 199. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

DDR550 modules from Corsair

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 21, 2004 - 8:12 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/xms.html#twinx Corsair announced this week their fastest memory to date: a XMS DDR550/PC4400 module that supports aggressive 2.5-4-4-8 latencies. The product is available in twin 1 GB kits, tested at 2.75 volts, and as individual 512 MB modules. The modules include black or platinum aluminum heat spreaders for improved heat dissipation. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

OCZ releases DDR2-533 3-2-2

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 21, 2004 - 8:14 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_4200_platinu... OCZ Technology released a new revision of its PC2-4200 Enhanced Bandwidth DDR2 Platinum Edition series with aggressive 3-2-2 timings. The memory operates at 2.0 volts, has integrated platinum mirrored copper heatspreaders and is available in 512 MB and 1 GB modules or dual channel kits. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

TwinMOS releases Mobile Disk Z4

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 14, 2004 - 8:26 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.twinmos.com/flash/flash_p_usb20_md_z4.htm TwinMOS launched the Z4, a USB 2.0 mobile disk. With a black and white design, the Z4 comes with write-protect and password protection functions to ensure data integrity. It is driver free on Windows ME/2000/XP, Linux 2.4 and MacOS 8.6. Specifications include: Available in 128/256/512MB USB2.0 interface Write-protect LED indication Stores data for over 10 years Dimensions: 73x20x8 mm Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

OCZ and Inphi introduce ZB-DDR memory

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: October 6, 2004 - 2:18 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2004/110 OCZ and Inphi Corporation (http://www.inphi-corp.com) announced the release of Zero-Buffer DDR (ZB-DDR) technology for unbuffered memory modules. Using discreet zero-delay clock buffers, ZB-DDR technology combines the robustness of server class memory with the low latency of unbuffered modules, resulting in better data integrity, lower noise, and lower susceptibility to interference over a wider frequency spectrum while still remaining fully compatible with all current motherboards. “At the module level, only with a clock buffer delay at 50 picoseconds or less, is it possible to generate loss-less memory clock signals that are not subjected to the impact of noise found in a distributed clock tree,” said Dr. Michael Schuette, Director of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. ZB-DDR technology uses the state of the art Inphi INCU 877 clock buffers with a custom-developed PCB matched to the impedance of the clock buffer. “We are very pleased to have OCZ as a partner in this pioneering hi-tech endeavor,” commented Desi Rhoden, Executive Vice President of Inphi Corporation. “Precision clock signals provided by our clock buffers are the key to signal integrity and minimized error rates.” Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

Low profile modules from Transcend

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: October 4, 2004 - 12:18 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Transcend/PressDetail.asp?pruid=141 Transcend has just released low profile memory modules. Available with DDR266, DDR333 and DDR400 chips, these new low profile modules are only 0.9 inches (2.28 cm) in height, while normal modules are 1.25 inches (3.17 cm) in height. These new modules are target to small form factor applications. Available in 256 MB and 512 MB versions. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

New DDR2-533 series from Kingmax

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: October 1, 2004 - 9:35 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.kingmax.com/product/ddr2.htm Kingmax has just released their new DDR2-533 memory series, called "Mars". Besides the performance, Kingmax claims that this series uses an advanced anti-counterfeiting technology. Using 1.8 V, the chips use the new 0.10 µm tecnology and is fully compatible with the forthcoming 1.066 MHz FSB from Intel. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

OCZ launches DDR PC3700 2-3-3

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: September 30, 2004 - 6:44 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2004/109 OCZ PC-3700 EL DDR memory will be available in 512MB modules along with 1 GB Dual Channel kits. In addition, PC-3700 EL DDR modules will include platinum mirrored heatspreaders and are rated for CL 2-3-3-8 operations at 2.8 volts. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top