DDR4-2133 | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:51:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png DDR4-2133 | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 G.Skill debuts ‘world’s fastest’ 128GB 2.80GHz DDR4 memory kit https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/g-skill-debuts-worlds-fastest-128gb-ddr4-memory-kit-with-2-80ghz-frequency/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/g-skill-debuts-worlds-fastest-128gb-ddr4-memory-kit-with-2-80ghz-frequency/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:31:48 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=246378 When it comes to high-end memory modules for enthusiasts, there is always a trade-off between their clock-rates and capacities. It is not easy to overclock DIMMs powered by multiple memory ICs [integrated circuits], which is why it is complicated to install a lot of fast memory. However, G.Skill on Thursday introduced its latest 128GB DDR4 …

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When it comes to high-end memory modules for enthusiasts, there is always a trade-off between their clock-rates and capacities. It is not easy to overclock DIMMs powered by multiple memory ICs [integrated circuits], which is why it is complicated to install a lot of fast memory. However, G.Skill on Thursday introduced its latest 128GB DDR4 memory kit that weds performance and capacity.

The new G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB DDR4 memory kit consists of eight 16GB 288-pin modules based on Samsung’s 8Gb DDR4 chips made using 20nm process technology. Each module can operate at up to 2800MHz with CL16 16-16-36 timings at 1.35V voltage. The memory sticks feature black Ripjaws 4 aluminium heat spreaders. G.Skill will offer different versions of enthusiast-class 128GB DDR4 kits with clock-speeds from 2133MHz to 2800MHz.

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The high-performance 128GB DDR4 kits are designed for Intel X99 platform and Core i7 5800/5900-series “Haswell-E” microprocessors. When installed, they provide memory bandwidth of up to whopping 89.6GB/s. The modules fully support Intel’s XMP 2.0 technology and can set their clock-rates – which exceed standard JEDEC-approved DDR4 frequencies – automatically. The 128GB DDR4 kits have been validated on Asus ROG X99 Rampage V mainboard.

G.Skill’s new 16GB DDR4 memory modules provide server-class capacities as well as extreme desktop-class performance. Such modules will be a great choice for people seeking for maximum memory capacity (e.g., video editors, designers, etc.) who also want to play video games comfortably with maximum framerates.

“During development of these DDR4 16GB modules, we see amazing future potential for 128GB (16GBx8) memory kits in extreme high capacity operation on upcoming platforms,” said Tequila Huang, vice president of research and development at G.Skill. “We will be witnessing the beginning of a new set of standards for extreme capacity and performance DDR4 memory kits on both current and future computing platforms. Needless to say, we are very excited for this release.”

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The latest G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB DDR4 memory kits are covered with a limited lifetime warranty. G.Skill has not announced pricing of its new modules and kits, but since we are talking about unique products that have no rivals, the price could easily exceed £1000/$1400/€1400. In fact, at present Newegg sells a quad-channel (4*32GB) DDR4 kit from Crucial for $2249.

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KitGuru Says: 128GB of DDR4 memory is a complete overkill for any high-end desktop today. At the same time, not a lot of server or workstation owners would like to use factory-overclocked modules not certified by makers of their systems. It would be interesting to see how popular will 128GB DDR4 memory kits get outside of the world of boutique PC makers, who manage to sell absolutely incredible configurations at unbelievable price-points…

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Kingmax reveals 3.20GHz DDR4 modules, projects rapid adoption in 2015 https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/kingmax-reveals-3-20ghz-ddr4-modules-projects-rapid-ddr4-adoption-in-2015/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/kingmax-reveals-3-20ghz-ddr4-modules-projects-rapid-ddr4-adoption-in-2015/#respond Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:18:11 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=214916 Kingmax, a well-known supplier of premium memory modules, on Thursday introduced its first DDR4 memory solutions with up to 3.20GHz effective clock-rate and also said that the adoption of DDR4 will rise in 2015. The family of Kingmax's DDR4 memory modules includes (or will eventually include) 288-pin DDR4 unbuffered DIMMs, registered DIMMs, ECC unbuffered DIMMs, …

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Kingmax, a well-known supplier of premium memory modules, on Thursday introduced its first DDR4 memory solutions with up to 3.20GHz effective clock-rate and also said that the adoption of DDR4 will rise in 2015.

The family of Kingmax's DDR4 memory modules includes (or will eventually include) 288-pin DDR4 unbuffered DIMMs, registered DIMMs, ECC unbuffered DIMMs, VLP registered DIMMs as well as 260-pin DDR4 unbuffered SO-DIMMs. The lineup of Kingmax’s DDR4 memory modules include 4GB, 8GB and even 16GB versions. The DDR4 memory solutions from Kingmax are rated to work at 1866MHz, 2133MHz, 2400MHz as well as 3200MHz.

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At present DDR4 memory modules are used only by systems running Core i7-5800/5900-series “Haswell-E” high-end desktop microprocessors as well as Intel Xeon E5 v3 “Haswell-EP” server processors. Neither of the chips are expected to have truly high market share given their price, positioning and some other factors. Nonetheless, Kingmax expects the popularity of DDR4 to increase “spectacularly” in 2015.

“With the launch of Intel's Haswell-E processor platform, which supports DDR4, it is believed that computer products with DDR4 will gradually appear in the market, triggering a rapid increase in a spectacular rise in usage of DDR4 in 2015,” a statement by Kingmax published by TechPowerUp reads.

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In order to make DDR4 popular, Intel needs to release mainstream central processing units that support it. The first mainstream product line to support DDR4 will be the code-named Skylake processors for desktops and notebooks due in 2015. Officially, Intel claims that the Skylake products are only due in late 2015, which means that the amount of DDR4-supporting CPUs will be pretty low in 2015. However, there are unofficial reports claiming that the Skylake chips will arrive already in mid-2015. If the unofficial claims are accurate, then Kingmax has reasons to believe that adoption of the DDR4 technology will get significant next year. Unfortunately, it is expected that at least some Intel 100-series (Skylake-based) platforms will support DDR3 memory as well, which lowers chances of DDR4.

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: If Kingmax is right and the Skylake-based platforms will be adopted widely in 2015 (in order to make this happen, Intel will need to launch them at Computex in mid-2015), it means that the Broadwell processors will live a very short life.

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Smart Modular begins to sample DDR4 memory modules https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/smart-modular-begins-to-sample-ddr4-memory-modules/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/memory/anton-shilov/smart-modular-begins-to-sample-ddr4-memory-modules/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:59:46 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=200306 Smart Modular Technologies, a leading independent maker of specialty memory and storage solutions, said Thursday that it has begun shipments of DDR4 memory modules in sample quantities. The DDR4 memory modules are designed for servers, micro-servers, workstations, storage and networking applications. Currently, Smart Modular's lineup of available DDR4-2133 1.2V modules includes VLP (very low profile) …

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Smart Modular Technologies, a leading independent maker of specialty memory and storage solutions, said Thursday that it has begun shipments of DDR4 memory modules in sample quantities. The DDR4 memory modules are designed for servers, micro-servers, workstations, storage and networking applications.

Currently, Smart Modular's lineup of available DDR4-2133 1.2V modules includes VLP (very low profile) and standard height RDIMMs up to 16GB, and ECC SO-DIMMs up to 8GB. The new DDR4 288-pin DIMMs feature all the advantages the DDR4 technology brings, such as improved power efficiency, higher performance, enhanced system reliability and other. Exact specifications of the DDR4 memory solutions from Smart Modular look as follows:

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These samples are for qualification in next generation server, storage and networking applications which are expected to launch later in 2014 and in 2015.

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Memory modules. Image is for illustrative purposes only.

Earlier this week unbuffered DDR4 memory modules for high-end desktops from SanMax Technologies emerged on sale in Tokyo, Japan.

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KitGuru Says: The fact that an independent memory module maker already obtained DDR4 chips from manufacturers and even developed special-purpose solutions based on them is clearly a good one. However, given that qualification takes time, the company will begin to ship its DDR4 modules in volumes  only in 2015. As a result, this year DDR4 DIMMs for servers and workstations will only be available from major DRAM and module makers.

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