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Elsa introduces ATI FireGL V7350 graphics cardJun 6, 2006 - in News
The ATI FireGL V7350 features Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, up to 512 simultaneous pixel threads, 8 parallel geometry engines, and 1 GB GDDR3 graphics memory with a 512-bit ring bus memory controller.
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Concord offers FB-DIMM modules with a promised 6.4 GB/s throughputJun 4, 2006 - in News
Canadian memory outfit Concord Idea gave us a sneak peak at their new FB-DIMM modules at Computex. Designed for use in mission critical servers and performance workstations, Concerned tells us that their new SyncMAX modules can provide a high-speed data transfer rate with 533, 667 or 800 Mb/s DDR2 components, with a throughput peak of a whopping 6.4 GB/s.
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OCZ intros memory with enhanced performance profilesJun 1, 2006 - in News
OCZ announced the PC2-7200 Platinum series, the firm's first memory line that integrates enhanced performance profiles (EPP).
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Abit releases new Fatality motherboard for AMD AM2 processorsMay 25, 2006 - in News
Abit has released a new motherboard in its popular Fatal1ty gaming line. The AN9 32X motherboard will support AMD's new socket AM2 processors and will have two full speed X16 PCI Express lanes. Four DDR2 memory slots can support up to 8 gigabytes of RAM running at 800 Mhz. There are also two Gigabit Ethernet ports along with two Firewire ports.
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Kingston, OCZ launch new gaming memoryMay 24, 2006 - in News
Kingston today announced two new gaming memory models in its Hyperx series. The new modules, DDR2 1000 MHz (PC2-8000) and DDR2 1066 MHz (PC2-8500), offer 5-5-5-15-1 and run in a 2.2 volt mode.
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Biostar introduces faster GeForce 7300 GT graphics cardsMay 15, 2006 - in News
Biostar Microtech, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards and barebones, announced today the availability of its GeForce 7300 GT-based graphics cards in DDR2 and DDR3 memory versions - the V7302GT21 and V7303GT21.
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Sandisk increases capacity of Memory Stick Pro Duo to 4 GBMay 10, 2006 - in News
Sandisk announced a new Memory Stick Pro Duo storage card specifically aimed at owners of Playstation Portable (PSP) handheld gaming systems.
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For a bigger computer hard drive, just add waterMay 9, 2006 - in News
Imagine having computer memory so dense that a cubic centimeter contains 12.8 million GB of information.
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ATI, Nvidia announce new workstation graphic cardsApr 24, 2006 - in News
Both ATI and Nvidia used the NAB tradeshow to expand their workstation grahic card portfolio.
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UMC delivers SONOS memory to solid state systemApr 20, 2006 - in News
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) yesterday announced the delivery of a new SONOS (Silicon Oxide Nitride Oxide Silicon) memory to Taiwan-based IC-design house Solid State System.
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Kingston updates performance memoryApr 17, 2006 - in News
Kingston today announced new version of its HyperX memory family targeted at gamers and performance hungry applications.
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Sparkle launches another graphics card with 512 MB GDDR3Apr 14, 2006 - in News
Taiwan-based Sparkle Computer announced availability of its new Calibre P790 graphics card, equipped with 512 MB of GDDR3 memory.
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Tom's Hardware: GeIL DDR2 test samples faster than commercial devicesApr 12, 2006 - in News
The first pair of DDR2 modules has completed its test track in the latest edition of Tom's Hardware's Stress Test series.
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Live Memory Test: Overclock 'Em Till They CrashApr 11, 2006 - in Reviews
We gradually push memory modules to their limits, live and on two systems simultaneously. Review samples are pit against memory that we purchased.
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Preview: Tom's Hardware's system memory stress testApr 9, 2006 - in News
If you were ever interested in how far you can push your system memory, then this week's Tom's Hardware coverage will provide you with some valuable information: In the next round of our stress test series, our engineers take a look at the capability of popular memory devices to determine what you can and cannot expect from such devices.
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Changes in Internet topology lead to doubling of SRAM clock speedApr 3, 2006 - in News
A new standard for SRAM memory that manufacturers of IP routing equipment have been anxiously awaiting for up to three years, makes its debut this month, as Cypress Semiconductor becomes the first of a five-company consortium to roll out QDRII+ (Quad Data Rate, class two, accelerated) SRAM samples, for testing by clients such as Cisco Systems. Because network addresses are being simplified, there's more of them, and Cisco's routers are having a harder time keeping up with them...thus, the need for faster SRAM caches.
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Kingston launches FB-DIMM memory modulesApr 3, 2006 - in News
Kingston today announced availability of FB-DIMM memory, which will first be used in Intel's upcoming "Bensley" server platform. Based on DDR2 memory, the technology offers increased bus speed and bumps the maximum memory capacity in servers to 192 GB.
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Tight Timings vs High Clock FrequenciesMar 31, 2006 - in Reviews
In this article, we take a close look at system memory performance in an effort to answer some essential technical questions. Can tight timings outperform high clock frequencies? How much of an effect does memory speed have on overall performance? Read on to find out.
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The case for Z-RAM: Q&A with memory specialist Innovative SiliconMar 28, 2006 - in News
Innovative Silicon (ISi) is a venture-funded start-up company, founded by chief scientist Serguei Okhonin and chairman and CTO Pierre Fazan, dedicated to the development and licensing of Z-RAM memory technology.
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Navigating the Memory Upgrade JungleMar 24, 2006 - in Reviews
With new programs pushing memory requirements to fresh heights, there has never been a better time to maximize your RAM. We had a look at how memory vendors assist you in finding the right modules.
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NAND flash oversupply provides memory module makers more freedom in platform adoptionMar 23, 2006 - in News
Taiwan memory module makers indicated that current oversupply of NAND flash in the market has provided them with more freedom to adopt various types of memory card platforms.
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PS3 opens gateway for a variety of memory card standardsMar 23, 2006 - in News
Sony has opened the gateway for multiple memory card standards for its upcoming PS3 since the game-console maker now regards PS3 as a portable multimedia center, rather than just a game console, industry players commented.
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Elpida begins sampling 512Mbit XDR DRAMMar 22, 2006 - in News
Japan-based Elpida Memory on March 22 announced the availability of 512Mbit XDR DRAM devices in sample quantities. XDR DRAM is based on the XDR memory interface architecture developed by Rambus, and the new Elpida device operates at a 4.0 GHz data rate, providing what the DRAM maker calls an industry-leading data transfer rate of 8.0 GB/sec within a single device.
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Flash memory price "to drop 25%"Mar 20, 2006 - in News
Chip firms should brace for a slump in the price of memory chips used in small devices, Hynix has warned.
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Samsung and SanDisk compete to drive NAND flash prices downwardMar 20, 2006 - in News
Samsung Electronics has been dumping NAND flash with its customers since late February amid competition from SanDisk, and the situation is likely to become more severe this month, according to channel sources.
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Samsung begins mass-production of 80 nm DDR2 modulesMar 13, 2006 - in News
Samsung today announced that it has begun volume production of DDR2 memory modules in 80 nm. According to the company, the move from its 90 nm to the 80 nm process technology increases production efficiency by 50%.
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Windows Vista makes case for 2 GB of system memory, says SamsungMar 9, 2006 - in News
Later this year, Microsoft will be releasing its next-generation operating system, which is considered the most significant Windows launch in a decade. The extra bling-bling in Vista - especially in the Premium version - will require a PC with lots of performance.
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Industry players: No critical price growth expected for DDR2 this monthMar 6, 2006 - in News
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512 MB microSD cards to become mainstream in Q2, says SanDiskMar 3, 2006 - in News
With rising demand from multimedia-enabled handsets, 512 MB microSD cards will become mainstream in the SD memory card market in the second quarter of this year, according to sources at SanDisk Taiwan.
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Dell doubles standard hard drive and memory sizes on XPS desktopsMar 2, 2006 - in News
Dell today said that it now installs 1 GB of system memory and 160 GB hard drives standard in its multimedia and enthusiast PC of the XPS series. The numbers are up from 512 MB and 80 GB, respectively.