Memory
Introspect this week introduced its M5512 GDDR7 memory test system, which is designed for testing GDDR7 memory controllers, physical interface, and GDDR7 SGRAM chips. The tool will enable memory and processor manufacturers to verify that their products perform as specified by the standard. One of the crucial phases of a processor design bring up is testing its standard interfaces, such as PCIe, DisplayPort, or GDDR is to ensure that they behave as specified both logically and electrically and achieve designated performance. Introspect's M5512 GDDR7 memory test system is designed to do just that: test new GDDR7 memory devices, troubleshoot protocol issues, assess signal integrity, and conduct comprehensive memory read/write stress tests. The product will be quite useful for designers of GPUs/SoCs, graphics cards, PCs, network equipment...
DDR3-2000+ Memory Kits - Fast but Flawed
We take a look at the latest DDR3-2000+ kits from Corsair and OCZ, but find the quality of the Elpida Hyper ICs is the real story.
16 by Rajinder Gill on 7/8/2009Memory Scaling on Core i7 - Is DDR3-1066 Really the Best Choice?
We take an in-depth look at memory scaling on the Core i7 platform to determine if there is any value in using memory faster than DDR3-1066.
50 by Gary Key on 6/24/2009OCZ Blade DDR3-2133 - Is it Fast Enough?
We take our first look at OCZ's new 3B2133LV6GK DDR3-2133 kit and realize we need to call in the big guns for benchmarking at 2133MHz and beyond.
17 by Gary Key on 6/9/2009Lab Update - Patriot Memory Viper Series DDR3-1333
We take a first look at a very impressive DDR3-1333 (PVT36G1333ELK) 6GB memory kit from Patriot and figure out our assumptions about inexpensive DDR3 memory were misguided.
12 by Gary Key on 3/17/2009Core i7 - Is High VDimm really a Problem?
Actually, high VDimm is a problem but only under certain circumstances. How and why is something we cannot answer yet, but we do have a briefing today.
40 by Gary Key on 10/8/2008Corsair DDR3-2133 - How high and fast will it go?
We preview Corsair's new Dominator DDR3-2133 2X1GB kit based on Samsung's latest IC. The first question we set off to answer is just what chipsets will run this stuff...
12 by Rajinder Gill on 8/28/2008OCZ Flex II - Life at 1200MHz
We take a sneak peak at OCZ's latest Flex series armed with a Zotac 9800GTX and ASUS P5Q Deluxe.
15 by Gary Key on 5/19/2008In Memory Of The Law: The Memory Industry's Legal Problems
The memory industry has been under fire for anti-competitive actions for over half a decade, we take a look at what's going on
28 by Ryan Smith on 10/25/2007Cell Shock, Corsair, and Kingston Introduce Ultra Speed DDR3
Our high-speed DDR3 Roundup revs up! Do the newest high-speed memories have the stuff to join the DDR3-2000 club?
14 by Wesley Fink on 10/11/2007OCZ Introduces DDR3-1800
OCZ introduces the fastest production memory you can buy. The new DDR3-1800 is based on more aggressive binning of Micron Z9 chips. How does their new DDR3-1800 compare to...
27 by Wesley Fink on 7/31/2007Super Talent & TEAM: DDR3-1600 Is Here!
DDR3-1600 that can run as fast as 7-7-7 timings has appeared in record time. Can the new memory based on Micron Z9 chips reach 2000 and beyond?
33 by Wesley Fink on 7/20/2007Kingston Launches Low-Latency DDR3
Kingston is launching PC3-11000, the first production DDR3-1333+ with the bonus of low latency. Do lower latencies move DDR3 up in performance enough to offset the higher price?
45 by Wesley Fink on 5/24/2007DDR3 vs. DDR2
DDR3 is arriving with the new Intel P35 chipset. Is DDR3 faster? How does performance compare to DDR2? We do an apples-to-apples comparison to provide some answers.
47 by Wesley Fink on 5/15/2007Corsair Dominator PC2-10000: Fastest DDR2
Corsair snares bragging rights with a new Dominator memory rated at PC2-10000 (DDR2-1250). Does this new CAS 5 kit push to the top of our memory performance charts?
24 by Wesley Fink on 1/31/2007Corsair Dominator DDR2-1111: Dual-Path Cooling Pushes Performance
Corsair expands their new Dominator series with a PC2-8888 CAS 4 that promises the best performance ever from DDR2. Does Dominator deliver on the promise?
16 by Wesley Fink on 1/1/2007OCZ Flex XLC: PC2-9200 Pushes the Envelope
OCZ introduces a high-end DDR2 memory with water blocks and the promise of new heights in memory performance. Does this unique approach to high-end DDR2 deliver the scorching performance...
31 by Wesley Fink on 12/8/2006Value DDR2-800 from Super Talent: Where Can You Go?
A close look at value DDR2-800 from Super Talent. Can a low-priced DDR2 memory provide the performance you want?
29 by Wesley Fink on 11/29/2006Mid-Range DDR2-800 from G.Skill
A closer look at G.Skill's mid-range DDR2-800, based on relaxed binning of Micron D9 chips. Is it a good value or does it leave you wanting for more?
32 by Wesley Fink on 11/3/2006Patriot Introduces DDR2-1066
Patriot introduces 2GB and 1GB memory kits rated at DDR2-1066. How does the Patriot memory compare to the best in the market?
11 by Wesley Fink on 10/30/2006Intel P965: DDR2-667 Memory Performance
After a flood of emails we take a look at DDR2-667 memory performance on our Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 motherboard.
27 by Gary Key on 10/26/2006