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Our member eva2000 has posted a simple review on the performance of the OCZ PC3700 Gold Rev 2 together with his ABIT AI7. Curious to see how well the RAM performs ? The numerous screenshots found in this review will definitely satisfy your curiosity.

"OCZ PC3700 Gold rev2 was able to do 2-3-2-5/6 at DDR400 and 2.5-3-3-7 at DDR466 at low vdimm of 2.7v on AI7 and do 3-3-3-8 at DDR500 on AI7 in dimm slot 2+4 at 2.9v in bios (uGuru reports 2.85v vdimm)"

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Hynix and some Taiwanese DRAM makers have recently slashed contract prices for their 256Mbit (16Mbit×16) graphics DDR 266MHz and 333MHz chips by 12-13% from about US$ 4 per chip currently. The price cut can encourage the migration of graphics chips from 128Mbit to 256Mbit graphics DDR chips and helps Hynix and the Taiwanese companies gain market share in this segment. The graphics chipmakers’ introduction of new chips requiring 256Mbit memory is expected to boost demand for 256Mbit (16Mbit×16) DDR chips next year. Supply of graphics card-use DRAM is expected to remain tight in the near future. However, market leaders such as Samsung may also cut their prices to protect market share.

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Toshiba has moved up the volume introduction date for Rambus Yellowstone memory technology from 2006 to 2005 as said it was sampling a 512-Mbit DRAM in a format based on the XDR interface developed by Rambus, which it claims has the fastest sustained data transfer of any memory. The DRAM has a data transfer speed of 3.2-GHz (sic) with cycle times of 40 or 50 nanoseconds and latencies of 27 or 35-ns. XDR -- formerly known as Yellowstone -- DRAMs are designed for broadband applications, including digital consumer electronics, network systems and graphic systems.

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Kingmax formally announces the release of a new memory module, which uses TinyBGA package technology V the Hard-core series DDR500 hyperband module. Designed especially for hyperband enthusiasts and skilled game players, the DDR500 stands out for its high-stability data transmission, good heat dissipation, superior performance -- this product is the only option for those who seek maximum performance. Kingmax's Hard-core Series DDR500 Hyperband Memory Module features:

• 184-pin 500MHz (PC-4000) DDR module
• CAS latency 3
• Voltage: 2.6V
• Package of very small physical size, about half of standard TSOP assembly
• Global warranty for length of product life

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Hynix Semiconductor plans to begin mass production of double data rate 2, or DDR2, chips in the first quarter of 2004, using a finer 0.11 micron processing technology. A finer processing technology allows more chips to be produced from a wafer, boosting output and cutting production costs. Hynix, which makes dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, chips most widely used in personal computers, said it has received approval from Intel for its 512-megabit DDR2 SDRAM chips to be used with Intel's microprocessors. "We expect demand for DDR2 to surge in 2004 as PC makers adopt Intel's microprocessors that are compatible with DDR2 memory chips," Farhad Tabrizi, vice president of worldwide marketing, said in a statement.

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Elpida today announced the availability of its 1 Gigabit DDR2 SDRAM device. Elpida's newest DDR2 devices were shipped to customers on 2 Gigabyte Registered modules* developed by Elpida so that customers can quickly and easily evaluate the new devices on next-generation server platforms. 4 Gigabyte Registered dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) and 2 Gigabyte SO-DIMMs based on the new 1 Gigabit device are currently under development and will be available soon.

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Corsair Memory today announced the worlds first XMS4400 products. The two new parts, TwinX1024-4400 and CMX512-4400, will begin shipping immediately. Based on 550MHz DDR technology, Corsairs new XMS4400 parts deliver extreme memory performance when used with the Asus P4C800E and other hyper-overclockable 875P-based dual channel DDR motherboards. Corsair designed these new modules to support clock speeds that are ten percent faster than the companys current flagship XMS4000 products. To select the fastest available components Corsairs Compatibility Lab performed exhaustive benchmark tests on a broad range of RAM chips from a multitude of different chip makers.

Every XMS module built must pass a stringent battery of tests at its rated speed before being shipped. XMS4400 modules are tested at 550MHz with 3-4-4-8 latency settings at 2.75V. All XMS4400 modules are tested in an Asus P4C800-E dual channel DDR motherboard based on the Intel 875P Canterwood chipset. TwinX kits are tested as a matched pair and physically packaged together immediately after passing test, guaranteeing that the customer receives a product that has been verified in the dual channel environment. The TwinX1024-4400 is a 1 GByte, 550 MHz DIMM module pair consisting of two matched CMX512-4400 DIMMs. Both parts are available from resellers worldwide with either black or platinum colored aluminum heat spreaders that enhance performance by keeping the components cool.

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Micron has begun producing large numbers of DDR2 chips, a new generation of memory for computers and is now assembling DDR2 chips into memory modules. It has been shipping those modules in sizes up to 4GB to chipmaker Intel and several PC makers. The improved performance it offers is expected to appeal to both computer makers and consumers. PC makers, which currently incorporate DDR memory in their products, are expected to begin the transition to DDR2 in the first half of 2004.

Intel is expected to speed that switch by adding DDR2 technology to several new chipsets over the course of the year. Because Intel is backing DDR2, the memory technology is expected to be rapidly adopted and widely offered by PC makers--even if it's only in their high-end computers at first. More backing is likely to come from chipmaker AMD, which is expected to pick up on DDR2 next year, as are a number of brand-name memory manufacturers and chipset makers.

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Demand for DDR chips in the spot market has reemerged in early December as DRAM makers have stopped dumping inventory into the spot market while SDRAM prices continue to drop. Spot prices for 256Mbit DDR 400MHz, 333Mhz and 266MHz chips dropped to below US$ 4.00 but demand for DDR chips has reemerged. Traders have restarted building their inventories and module makers have begun to gain orders from Europe and the US. The Taipei computer show also helped to support the prices. However, prices may drop soon since contract prices for the first half of December are likely to drop dramatically. SDRAM prices continued dropping in the spot market. Prices of 64Mbit (4Mbit×16) SDRAM stayed at US$ 3.10 while 128Mbit (8Mbit×16) ones were traded at US$ 3.35-3.50.

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OCZ announced the availability of memory upgrade modules for the Dell 8300 and 400SC computers as well as the Apple G5 desktop.

OCZ will release the upgrade modules in hand tested, matched kits. The matched kits will be available in 400MHz/PC3200 speeds at CL 3-3-3-8 Timings. The upgrade memory modules have been designed and qualified by OCZ Technology engineers to enhance the performance of the Dell 8300, 400SC and Apple G5 computers. Each upgrade module is backed by OCZ’s industry-renowned lifetime warranty and technical support service.

OCZ Memory Upgrades For Dell 400SC & 8300
OCZ Memory Upgrades For Apple G5

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Elpida today announced that it has shipped samples of the industry's first 2 Gigabyte DDR2 registered dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) geared towards delivering high-density, high-speed performance, as well as low-power consumption, to the high-end server market. 2 Gigabyte is the highest density DDR2 module currently available for servers and is unmatched in the industry in terms performance. The modules also support 1.8V operation, thus offering a 50% power reduction over DDR at 400 Megabits per second (Mbps) operation. The new 2 Gigabyte module (PC2-4300) is the latest addition to Elpida's comprehensive DDR2 registered DIMM product family that also includes 512 Megabyte and 1 Gigabyte densities.

Elpida's new DDR2 DIMMs transfer data at a rate of 4.3 Gigabytes per second, and they are based on 512 Megabit DDR2 SDRAM devices that operate up to 533 Mbps. The modules contain thirty-six 512 Megabit DDR2 FBGA-packaged devices that have been stacked and mounted on the DIMMs using Elpida's unique stacking technology. The modules are organized as 256M words x 72-bits x 2 ranks, and they support Error Checking and Correction (ECC) necessary for high-end server applications. By implementing 0.11-micron process technology with advanced circuit design, Elpida produces high yields of its DDR2 SDRAM devices, thus allowing stable production of the 2 Gigabyte DDR2 module. Mass production of the new module is scheduled for Q2 2004.

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unable to open image `/home/resources/public_html/uploads/thumbnails/index/201.jpeg': «�����?�[?�p�� @ error/blob.c/OpenBlob/2489Kingmax latest addition into their memory range is the world's first 512MB DDR400 SO-DIMM Memory module. The Kingmax 512MB DDR400 SO-DIMM uses Kingmax's proprietary Tiny BGA technology. The release of this new product clearly reflects the demand and popularity of the Desknote (desktop-solution notebook computers) computers.

• 200-pin 400MHz (PC-3200) DDR memory module
• CAS Latency 2.5
• 2.5V VDD
• Very small package size(about 1/2 of standard TSOP assembly)
• Superior performance
• Good heat dissipation
• Lifetime warranty

Kingmax 512MB DDR400 SO-DIMM Memory

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Micron is the first company to have shipped 1-Gbit capacity DDR2 style synchronous DRAMs to customers. Micron's 1.8-V 1-Gbit DDR2-400 and DDR2-533 SDRAM components are packaged in FBGA packaging and are fabricated using a 0.11-micron manufacturing process, the company said. In August Micron rival Hynix Semiconductor Inc. said it would be in a position to sell 1-Gbit DDR2 DRAM chips early in 2004.

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OCZ announced that its new OCZ PC4200 EL DDR memory will be available in 256MB and 512MB modules along with 512MB and 1GB Dual Channel kits. OCZ PC4200 EL DDR modules will include a copper heatspreader and are rated for CL 2.5-4-4-7 operation at 2.8 volts.

In order to ensure that maximum stability and performance can be achieved by the end user, each PC4200 EL DDR Dual Channel kit is hand tested and certified by OCZ on the ASUS P4C800 mainboard.

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