Memory
When JEDEC released its DDR5 specification (JESD79) back in 2020, the standard setting organization defined precise specs for modules with speed bins of up to 6400 MT/s, while leaving the spec open to further expansions with faster memory as technology progressed. Now, a bit more than three-and-a-half years later, and the standards body and its members are gearing up to release a faster generation of DDR5 memory, which is being laid out in the newly updated JESD79-JC5 specification. The latest iteration of the DDR5 spec defines official DDR timing specifications up to 8800 MT/s, as well as adding some new features when it comes to security. Diving in, the new specification outlines settings for memory chips (on all types of memory modules) with data transfer...
Interview with ADATA's President Shalley Chen
At this year’s Computex, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mrs. Shalley Chen, ADATA’s President, to discuss the current trends in the memory and SSD business, as...
7 by Kristian Vättö on 8/22/2014
ADATA Officially Launches XPG Z1 DDR4 Memory
Given that the supposed release date of DDR4, according to a pre-order listing which suggests it is almost three weeks away, DRAM module manufacturers are slowly initiating press releases...
17 by Ian Cutress on 8/7/2014
Crucial DDR4 Available for Pre-Order at OverclockersUK
While browsing the internet this evening I found a news post that started quoting UK pricing for DDR4. Given the length of time between now and the official DDR4...
26 by Ian Cutress on 8/2/2014
Combo SDIMM: Apacer adds SATA M.2 Storage to DRAM Modules
One focus of PC design is towards the smaller form factor. While mini-ITX is the standard ‘small’ form factor, Apacer is starting to sample their Combo SDIMMs that add...
19 by Ian Cutress on 8/2/2014
ADATA Formally Announces DDR4-2133 CL15 UDIMMs
One of the hot topics in computer upgrades for the next couple of years is going to be the move to DDR4. Intel has already announced that the...
28 by Ian Cutress on 7/31/2014
ADATA Launches XPG V3 DDR3 Range
Despite the talk surrounding the introduction of DDR4 to the market, the volume product for the foreseeable future is still DDR3. We have done a number of memory scaling...
18 by Ian Cutress on 7/25/2014
Computex 2014: GeIL Shows DDR4, with Suggested CAS Latencies
One of the big launches this year will be the Haswell-E platform. It is pretty much common knowledge in hardware discussions that this means Haswell-E, X99 and DDR4...
25 by Ian Cutress on 6/13/2014
G.Skill Overclocking World Cup at Computex 2014: $10,000 for #1
Extreme overclocking using LN2 (Liquid Nitrogen) to get the best scores possible has had a recent infusion of interest from PC component vendors. In the past there were...
6 by Ian Cutress on 6/11/2014
Computex 2014: Transcend Shows SSD370 with Custom Firmware, SSD & RAM Upgrade Kits for Macs
Transcend has lately been shifting their focus and the company's strategy now is to concentrate on providing upgrade kits to Mac users. That was evident at their Computex booth...
5 by Kristian Vättö on 6/11/2014
Computex 2014: Crucial Shows Ballistix Elite DDR4
Obviously one of the biggest topics of Computex this year is DDR4. Crucial will be bringing their DDR4 to the consumer market under the Ballistix Elite brand with speeds...
25 by Kristian Vättö on 6/4/2014
G.Skill Launches 32GB DDR3L-2133 1.35V SO-DIMM Memory Kit
The topic of SO-DIMM memory is an interesting one. As it currently stands, almost all laptops with interchangeable memory slots have SO-DIMM slots, as well as a few...
12 by Ian Cutress on 4/22/2014
G.Skill takes Ripjaws SO-DIMM to DDR3-2600MHz on ASRock M8
One of the many issues presented with a SO-DIMM capable system, whether laptop or desktop, is one of performance. In our recent Haswell memory scaling article using regular...
10 by Ian Cutress on 2/21/2014
I'M Intelligent Memory to release 16GB Unregistered DDR3 Modules
After talking about Avoton and Bay Trail on Twitter, I was approached by the company heading up the marketing and PR for I’M Intelligent Memory regarding a few new...
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Crucial Showing DDR4 Modules and Sport VLP DDR3
I’m nearly finished with my CES coverage (thanks to a relapse as well as a household of sick family members), with just a few final visits to discuss. My...
29 by Jarred Walton on 1/21/2014
Server Buying Decisions: Memory
We reviewed several types of server memory back in August 2012. You still have the same three choices—LRDIMMs, RDIMMs and UDIMMs—but the situation has significantly changed now. The introduction...
27 by Johan De Gelas on 12/19/2013
ADATA XPG V2 Review: 2x8 GB at DDR3-2800 12-14-14 1.65 V
The final kit in our current run of DDR3 on Intel reviews falls at the feet of a kit that blends a high rated speed with density. When...
19 by Ian Cutress on 12/17/2013
Corsair Vengeance Pro Review: 2x8 GB at DDR3-2400 10-12-12 1.65 V
Corsair is a well-known manufacturer of PC components, including DRAM, chassis, power supplies, USB storage, fans, SSDs, gaming peripherals (keyboards, mice, headsets) and cooling, among others. Today we...
27 by Ian Cutress on 12/13/2013
Rambus and Micron Bury the Hatchet; All Memory Players Now License Rambus Tech
Bringing an end to a saga that has spanned over a decade and most of the life of this site, what’s widely considered the final major legal battle between...
32 by Ryan Smith on 12/11/2013
ADATA XPG V1.0 Low Voltage Review: 2x8 GB at DDR3L-1600 9-11-9 1.35 V
For the next in our series of memory reviews on Haswell, we have another ADATA kit to test: this time a low voltage 2x8 GB kit featuring DDR3-1600 C9...
35 by Ian Cutress on 12/6/2013
Patriot Viper III Review: 2x4 GB at DDR3-2400 C10-12-12 1.65 V
Perhaps I am out of the loop, but in recent CPU generations of PC building, Patriot Memory has not featured much on my radar. A quick look at...
48 by Ian Cutress on 11/18/2013
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