Corsair® http://www.corsair.com, a worldwide leader in enthusiast computer and flash memory products, announced today their NVIDIA 790i Ultra SLI high-performance DDR3 partner memory offerings, including a record-breaking 2GHz module.

After extensive partnership efforts between NVIDIA and Corsair, the NVIDIA 790i Ultra SLI platform was found to exhibit extreme overclocking capabilities with the latest in DDR3 memory architectures. All Corsair SLI-ready partner memory is pre-loaded with EPP2, the latest in memory performance specifications. EPP2 is designed to deliver an automatic memory performance boost for enthusiasts when used with the 790i Ultra SLI platform.

Corsair and NVIDIA have worked closely on next-generation gaming platforms using the latest DDR3 memory technologies. The EPP2 SPD memory specification, combined with the NVIDIA 790i Ultra SLI platform have allowed us to reach new overclocking performance levels from the 2GHz range and above, said Jack Peterson, VP of Corporate Marketing at Corsair. As the recognized leader in high-performance enthusiast memory, we are excited about this new line of NVIDIA SLI-Certified memory modules, continued Peterson.

Available immediately through Corsairs worldwide authorized dealer channel, consumers can choose from the following EPP2-enabled DDR3 product offerings:

Like other Corsair DDR2 products, DDR3 DOMINATOR and XMS3 DHX modules feature Corsairs patent-pending DHX technology, an innovative quad-layer heat sink design that optimizes memory performance and reliability by maximizing thermal dissipation. With DHX Technology, heat is removed via two paths: the leads of the BGA chips into the PCB (convective cooling) and the back of the BGA packages into the custom designed extruded aluminum heat sinks (conductive cooling).

All products are backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty complete with customer support via telephone, email, forum and TechSupport Xpress troubleshooting guide. For more information on Corsair products and technology, please visit www.corsair.com

Fremont, CA and Glasgow, UK, March 18, 2008 — Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced immediate availability of Crucial Ballistix® PC3-16000 (DDR3-2000MHz) high-performance memory modules — some of the world's highest speed-rated DDR3 products to date. Crucial Ballistix DDR3-2000MHz memory modules feature Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) 2.0 and are SLI-Ready certified to work with new motherboards utilizing the new NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI™ platform. The NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI platform was designed and tested using Crucial Ballistix DDR3-2000MHz high-performance memory. For complete product information, visit: www.crucial.com/ballistix, www.crucial.com/uk/ballistix or www.crucial.com/eu/ballistix.

"With Crucial Ballistix SLI-Ready DDR3-2000MHz memory, gaming enthusiasts can take full advantage of the extreme overclocking potential offered by the NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI platform," said Jeremy Mortenson, Lexar Media's senior DRAM product marketing manager.

"We're very pleased with the results of our collaborative efforts with Lexar Media and the Crucial Ballistix memory brand to enhance the nForce 790i Ultra SLI-based ecosystem. By utilizing Crucial Ballistix SLI-Ready DDR3-2000MHz modules for testing and validation, our new enthusiast platform provides gamers with the ultimate gaming experience available today," stated Tom Petersen, Director of Technical Marketing for MCP Business Unit at NVIDIA.

By combining Crucial Ballistix DDR3-2000MHz memory with the latest NVIDIA platform, enthusiasts and gamers alike will achieve unprecedented speeds and system performance. Crucial Ballistix DDR3-2000MHz memory modules have latency timings of 9-9-9-28 at 1.9V, and are available in 1GB modules and 2GB kits at www.crucial.com/ballistix, www.crucial.com/uk/ballistix or www.crucial.com/eu/ballistix.

G.Skill International Enterprise, a worldwide leader in extreme performance and reliability memory announced today the new DDR3-1800 CL7. The DDR3-1800 CL7 is for enthusiasts upgrading to the next generation platforms. The DDR3-1800 HZ Series is available in 2GB dual channel kits to meet the specific needs of gaming systems or high performance workstations.

The DDR3-1800 HZ Series is equipped with the Antazone RamMod cooler to improve module stability and performance while operating under extreme overclocking conditions. Engineered with quality and performance in mind, G.Skill’s DD3-1800 HZ Series is the ultimate solution for extreme gamers, overclockers, and PC enthusiasts. The Antazone RamMod cooler uses industrial standard silent micro blower fan as a memory cooler. This original innovative cooling solution provides more efficient heat dissipation. The 8000rpm silent micro blower fan is ideal for overclocking where every degree matters. It ensures that your system can operate smoothly even with the toughest gaming software, overclocking, or system applications.

DDR3 is the latest generation of dual channel based memory. Due to the high frequency the DDR3 operates in, hyper heat is generated. The Antazone RamMod cooler with silent micro blower fan provides the best solution for it.

Antazone RamMod cooler specifications: 

DDR3-1800 CL7 HZ Series Features:
- Guaranteed clock speed of 1800MHz (PC3-14400)
- Low latency settings of 7 (CL), 7 (TRCD), 7 (TRP), 18 (TRAS)
- Lifetime warranty
- Part number: F3-14400CL7D-2GBHZ - A matching pair of 2GB kit (2 x 1GB modules)

This module will be available through G.Skill’s authorized resellers and distributors worldwide.

Sunnyvale, CA—March 18, 2008—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today unveiled blistering fast PC3-16000 DDR3 modules that are NVIDIA® SLI�Ecertified to run at extreme 2GHz speeds on the next generation of NVIDIA nForce�E790i Ultra SLI motherboards also released today. Designed to offer enthusiasts the rock-solid stability and speed they’ve been demanding since the mainstreaming of DDR3 platforms, the OCZ PC3-16000 SLI-Ready series makes use of the unbeatable overclocking capabilities of the nForce 790i Ultra SLI platform and takes DDR3 to new heights.

“OCZ is excited to partner with NVIDIA on the launch of the new nForce 790i Ultra SLI platform which is a DDR3 overclocking dream come true for enthusiasts,�Ecommented Alex Mei, Executive Vice President and CMO, OCZ Technology Group. “By releasing a range of EPP 2.0 DDR3 kits as well as our ESA Certified PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1200 PSU alongside the nForce 790i Ultra SLI launch, we are able to provide a robust total solution to consumers looking for a unique combination of unbeatable overclocking and easy monitoring in real time.�E

“We are proud to work with OCZ Technology on a wide spectrum of products, including their cutting-edge EPP 2.0 DDR3 SLI Memory-certified memory, which helps expand our overall enthusiast ecosystem�Esaid Tom Petersen, Director of Technical Marketing for MCP Business Unit at NVIDIA. “By working together, we are able to provide our customers a complete solution that takes full advantage of the full performance capabilities of our new nForce 790i Ultra SLI platform.�E

Each OCZ PC3-16000 SLI-Ready memory module features EPP 2.0, the next generation of the widely adopted EPP 1.0 SPD (Serial Presence Detect) specification. Delivering enhanced system performance, OCZ EPP 2.0 modules are programmed to boot at 2000MHz DDR3 with aggressive timings of 9-8-8. Only motherboards equipped with the custom-designed NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra BIOS can detect the optimized SPD profiles and ensure the memory functions under the best possible conditions. The exclusive OCZ SPD profiles take out the guesswork and provide enthusiasts and gamers with significant overclocked performance with no manual adjustment or compatibility issues.

As part of the NVIDIA SLI technology ecosystem, these modules undergo a rigorous series of tests by NVIDIA and are certified to provide enthusiasts and gamers the performance, compatibility, and stability they seek when building an SLI gaming system. Tailored specifically for the NVIDIA gamer, each OCZ DDR3 certified memory kit features the exclusive black SLI-Ready XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreader for the most efficient heat dissipation, and a look that stands out like its performance.

With the fusion of the sophisticated EPP 2.0 memory specification, high-speed OCZ DDR3 architecture, the new OCZ PC3-16000 kits are the ultimate breakthrough for advanced SLI platform gaming performance.