Corsair
The
release of a new range of CPUs is usually preceded by announcements
of supporting memory from all the big-name players. Earlier this week,
Corsair announced
DOMINATOR
GT modules for Intel's upcoming
Lynnfield processors - high-speed modules packaged up in dual-channel
sets.
Now, the Fremont outfit is fleshing out the line with high-density 8GB
and 12GB
packs suitable for both Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs. Looking a little
deeper, the kits are suitable for Lynnfield and current Bloomfield
chips, denoting dual- and triple-channel offerings.
The blue-tipped modules are 2GB in size and operate at 1,600MHz with
8-8-8-24 latencies and support Intel's XMP profiles for a simple setup.
Operating voltage is a standard 1.65V.
Four DHX+ modules are packaged for the dual-channel set, suitable for
P55 boards that house the LGA1156 Lynnfield chips, which are to be
released next month. The 8GB kit - part number CMD8GX3M4A1600C8 - ships
with a matching Airflow fan (not shown).
Present Core i7 chips are supported by the X58 chipset. Most
motherboards feature six DIMM slots for tri-channel operation. The 12GB
kit - part number CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 - ships with six modules,
rather than four, and also include the Airflow fan.
As the actual modules are the same it's just a matter of packaging them
up correctly. No word on pricing just yet,
but it's good to see larger-capacity kits being made available.
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I totally agree. A while back I remember somebody saying there was a company making 4GB DDR2 sticks - I think called BlackKnight or something. With most motherboards handling twice the amount of memory you can actually buy to go in them 4GB sticks are needed...NOW :angst:
I know that 4GB modules have been around for a little while now (at least in their SODIMM form) :)
I got an 8GB kit this month for my Dell XPS M1330 to handle a couple of VMs that I like to run simultaneously.
They're expensive though... (£300 for a PC6400 set!) :(Quote
Well done Crucial!!
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/partspecs.aspx?IMODULE=CT3KIT102472BB1339Quote
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