At Computex today G.Skill began showing off its new super fast DDR4 modules, which are primarily geared towards use on Intel's new X299 platform. G.Skill's new memory kits range from a 3466MHz 32GB DDR4 SODIMM kit all the way up to a Trident Z 4800MHz kit. First up is the …
Read More »Computex: Crucial pushes affordable SSDs and DDR4 stability
Our team at Computex has been very busy today, but they still managed to fit in a visit to Crucial's booth to check out some new products from the memory and SSD manufacturer. Primarily, Crucial is keen to get users with older laptops upgrading to SSDs, while the company is …
Read More »GeIL Evo X 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Review (RGB lighting)
Can GeIL compete with G.Skill and Corsair with Evo X RGB memory?
Read More »SK Hynix details plans for GDDR6, will feature on a high-end GPU coming early 2018
It looks like Micron won't be the only company pushing out GDDR6 graphics memory this year as over the weekend, SK Hynix announced its own plans to introduce 8 Gigabit GDDR6 DRAM modules. SK Hynix's GDDR6 modules run at a data rate of 16Gbps, which is currently the fastest in …
Read More »Canadian researcher patents LI-RAM technology
A researcher at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, has developed a new technology for use with a magneto-resistive type of memory which promises to solve part of the universal memory dilemma equation. Dr. Natia Frank, an Associate Professor and Researcher at the UVic Department of Chemistry, has patented what …
Read More »Report claims Apple is planning a Xeon powered iMac with ECC RAM
Earlier this year, Apple began sharing its plans for the future of its desktop systems. The next big Mac Pro refresh is coming in 2018 but in the meantime, Apple is said to be planning a ‘pro-grade' iMac all-in-one for release this year. Now reports this week claim to give …
Read More »G.Skill shows off new Trident Z 4333MHz RAM kits, can be pushed to 4500MHz
G.Skill is back at it again this week. Recently, the enthusiast memory maker unleashed 64GB and 128GB kits of Trident Z DDR4 RAM and now, the company is kicking its speeds into high-gear with the launch of its new 16GB 4333MHz kit. The latest modules run at 4333MHz standard but …
Read More »More grief for ailing Toshiba in NAND unit sale
It seems that Toshiba just can't catch a break. After a year of pretty hefty losses and a multi-billion dollar writedown which forced its hand into the sale of its cash-cow NAND business and, more recently, releasing its much-delayed Q1'17 earnings reports without the approval of its consultants PwC, it …
Read More »SK Hynix introduces 72-layer 3D NAND
There has been a lot of innovation in the memory market recently. First Intel launched its 3D XPoint technology and now, SK Hynix is introducing the industry's first 72-layer 256 gigabit 3D NAND flash based on TLC arrays. By moving up to 72-layers, SK Hynix is able to stack 1.5 …
Read More »G.SKILL Announces Trident Z RGB DDR4-3333MHz 128GB and 64GB kits
PC enthusiast memory maker G.SKILL has announced a new line-up of top-tier memory kits for discerning modders and gamers. The Trident Z RGB DDR4-3333MHz 128GB and 64GB retail kits are squarely aimed at the high-end X99 and Z270 motherboards, respectively, currently driving the likes of Intel's Xeon E5 (v3)-series and Kaby Lake …
Read More »G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB DDR4-3200MHz (DDR4 with RGB lighting)
Leo doesn't get excited often, but he loves this memory. Read on to find out why
Read More »DDR5 memory will provide twice the density and bandwidth of DDR4
While DDR4 RAM has only just broken into the mainstream in the last few years, the Joint Electronic Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) is already looking ahead and planning out the jump to DDR5 memory. This week, it was revealed that the DDR5 memory specification is already being worked on, with …
Read More »32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4-3000MHz
Corsair has jumped on the RGB band wagon with its new Vengeance RGB memory. The 32GB kit we were sent consists of 4x8GB modules and is rated at DDR4-3000MHz which is a perfectly decent speed. The reviewer’s guide also puts the CAS 15 timing front and centre, a point we …
Read More »NAND Flash supply is achingly short on all fronts
According to a report from analyst firm DRAMeXchange, demand for consumer-grade Flash NAND during a production transition phase has left Flash manufacturers scrambling to keep up with demand. Contract prices are estimated to climb 10% this first quarter of 2017. In what seems to be a perfect storm of bad …
Read More »G.Skill launches Flare X and FORTIS memory tuned for Ryzen
G.Skill today is introducing two new RAM kits, the Flare X series and the FORTIS series. Both kits consist of DDR4 modules that are fully certified for AMD's new Ryzen processors and AM4 motherboards. These kits have been designed and tested specifically with AMD's new chips in mind and have …
Read More »Corsair preps RAM, coolers and PSUs for AMD’s Ryzen launch
Unless you've been living under a rock, then you have probably heard that AMD's Ryzen processors are finally coming out this week. We have seen plenty of CPU cooler makers prep their product lines for Ryzen and the AM4 socket and now, Corsair is throwing itself into that arena, listing …
Read More »DRAM prices to keep rising until the 2nd half of 2017
With Ryzen coming up very soon, Kaby Lake already on the market and Skylake-X coming over the summer, there will be a lot of people upgrading their PCs over the course of 2017. However, it is looking like you may want to budget a little extra for RAM as a …
Read More »G.Skill updates top-end memory kits for Kaby Lake
G.Skill has increased the speed of its top-end memory kits to offer 4GHz+ performance right out of the box. The new modules come in 16GB and 32GB kits and can offer high-speed performance with tight timings and even more room for overclocking. The 16GB kit comes in two, 8GB modules …
Read More »G.Skill’s new Trident Z memory features RGB lighting heatsinks
Heatsinks on G.Skill's new Trident Z RGB DDR4 modules come complete with some unique heatspeaders, which should really stand out from the crowd. Along with some high-end metalwork to make sure the RAM chips don't get too toasty, these sticks have a translucent band which lights up when in use, …
Read More »Toshiba doubles down on 3D memory investment with new fab
Toshiba is set to build a brand new fabrication plant in Yokkaichi Operations in Mie, Japan, dedicated to the production of 3D Flash memory. With construction set to begin in early 2017, the fab. will sit alongside a new Memory research and development centre that will also be constructed over …
Read More »G.Skill launches Trident Z 3866MHz 32GB RAM
If you are after a blazing fast DDR4 kit of RAM, then look no further as G.Skill has you covered with the latest addition to its Trident Z line. The new Trident Z DDR4 Memory kit delivers 32GB of RAM at speeds of 3866MHz, making it one of the highest …
Read More »HBM3 to double bandwidth and pave way for 64GB GPUs
We might still be waiting to see widespread use of HBM 2 in graphics cards but that isn't slowing down news on the future of High Bandwidth Memory as this week, reports began popping up going over HBM3 and the improvements it should bring, including improved density, efficiency and more. …
Read More »AMD’s Radeon Pro Duo SSG has a pair of Samsung SSDs in it
The last few days have seen a few crazy graphics cards announced, with the likes of Nvidia's Quadro P6000 offering ridiculous levels of performance at a hefty price tag. You haven't seen anything yet though, as AMD's Radeon Pro Duo Solid State Gaming (SSG) GPU, comes packing a pair of …
Read More »Corsair and Asus team up for ROG Edition Dominator Platinum RAM
Once again, Corsair and Asus have found themselves teaming up, this time to bring ‘ROG Edition' Dominator Platinum RAM to the market, featuring an exclusive red design and an overclocked ROG XMP profile that will only be available on Asus Z170 ROG motherboards. This 16GB 4 x 4GB module kit …
Read More »G.Skill smashes 4GHz memory barrier with new 4,266MHz kit
Long gone are the days of sub-Ghz memory frequencies with earlier versions of DDR memory, but G.Skill has taken it to the next level by breaking through the 4GHz barrier with its new Trident Z kit. Offering a frequency of 4,266MHz, the new kit packs Samsung memory chips into 8GB and …
Read More »Micron GDDR5X memory has begun mass production
Micron has announced that it has begun the mass production of its faster and more power efficient GDDR5X video memory chips, which will feature on upcoming graphics cards this year, including the recently announced GTX 1080 from Nvidia. This follows on from reports at the end of March, showing the …
Read More »Crucial Ballistix Elite, Sport & Tactical 16GB DDR4 Memory Group Test
The introduction of the Skylake platform by Intel successfully brought DDR4 to the “mainstream” market, previously DDR4 uptake had been limited by the high entry costs of the only supported consumer platform at the time, X99. As a direct result of the larger market for DDR4 afforded by Skylake there …
Read More »Samsung begins mass production of 10nm-class DRAM
Samsung has become the first company to begin mass producing 10nm-class DRAM, using a new process known as argon fluoride immersion lithography, which takes over from the previous extreme ultraviolet process. Samsung will be releasing 8GB DDR4 RAM using these new chips, which offer improved data rates and power efficiency …
Read More »Micron has started sampling GDDR5X memory, reveals specs
Over the last few months, we have been hearing more and more about GDDR5X memory, which is set to take over from GDDR5 on some next generation graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD, while HBM2 will be reserved for higher end cards. Now today, Micron has begun sampling its GDDR5X …
Read More »Samsung is building 256GB memory chips for smartphones
Over the last year or two smartphone makers have finally started moving away from 16GB storage options, with many newer flagship Android devices offering 32GB as the base option as apps grow in size and users start demanding more space for their media. It looks like smartphone memory sizes could …
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