Corsair Leapfrogs DDR2 SDRAM to 800MHz

No_Style · Apr 9, 2005, 01:26 AM

Hours after Kingston Technology revealed its DDR2 memory modules validated to work at 750MHz frequency, another top manufacturer of advanced memory modules for overclockers and enthusiasts – Corsair Memory – announced its memory products certified to operate at 800MHz, the world's record speed-bin. The firm said the modules were “optimized for the latest NVIDIA nForce4 SLI Intel Edition platform.”

Corsair’s new XMS2 6400 memory modules which are available immediately can function at 800MHz with CL5 5-5-12 latencies with 1.9V voltage. The manufacturer, however, programs SPD of the memory modules for CL5 5-5-15 settings. The XMS2 6400 are available in 512MB modules and in 1GB dual-channel kits that consist of two memory sticks. Pricing of XMS2 6400 memory products is unclear.

It is unclear how CL5 relaxed timings affect performance in actual applications; DDR2 memory at 533MHz used to demonstrate performance similar to that provided by DDR SDRAM at 400MHz due to far more aggressive latency settings of the latter in spite of tangibly increased clock-speed of the former. Currently Corsair also ships PC2-5400 (667MHz) DDR2 memory modules with CL3 2-2-8 timings, which may offer competition to its PC2-6400 products with CL5 5-5-12 settings.
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Apr 9, 2005, 01:26 AM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Corsair Leapfrogs DDR2 SDRAM to 800MHz Hours after Kingston Technology revealed its DDR2 memory modules validated to work at 750MHz frequency, another top manufacturer of advanced memory modules for overclockers and enthusiasts – Corsair Memory – announced its memory products certified to operate at 800MHz, the world's record speed-bin. The firm said the modules were “optimized for the latest NVIDIA nForce4 SLI Intel Edition platform.” Corsair’s new XMS2 6400 memory modules which are available immediately can function at 800MHz with CL5 5-5-12 latencies with 1.9V voltage. The manufacturer, however, programs SPD of the memory modules for CL5 5-5-15 settings. The XMS2 6400 are available in 512MB modules and in 1GB dual-channel kits that consist of two memory sticks. Pricing of XMS2 6400 memory products is unclear. It is unclear how CL5 relaxed timings affect performance in actual applications; DDR2 memory at 533MHz used to demonstrate performance similar to that provided by DDR SDRAM at 400MHz due to far more aggressive latency settings of the latter in spite of tangibly increased clock-speed of the former. Currently Corsair also ships PC2-5400 (667MHz) DDR2 memory modules with CL3 2-2-8 timings, which may offer competition to its PC2-6400 products with CL5 5-5-12 settings. _______________ Read More/Source: X-Bit Labs __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here