G.Skill Launches DDR3 Memory Kits for Intel Core i7 Platform

G.Skill launched its new triple-channel DDR3 memory kits for the Intel Core i7 platform.

Of the four newly launched memory kits, the first two are named F3-12800CL9T-3GBNQ and F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ and come in capacities of 3 x 1 GB and 3 x 2 GB, respectively. These memory kits have a speed of DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800), a CAS Latency of 9-9-9-24 and a Test Voltage somewhere between 1.5 V and 1.6 V. The memory is unbuffered Non-ECC, the PCB is 6 layers and cooling is provided by G.Skill NQ Series heat-spreaders.

Next, we have a pair of G.Skill memory kits that are named F3-10666CL9T-3GBNQ and F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ, with capacities of 3 x 1 GB and 3 x 2 GB, respectively. These memory kits have a speed of DDR3 1333 MHz (PC3 10666), a CAS Latency of 9-9-9-24 and a Test Voltage somewhere between 1.5 V and 1.6 V. The memory is unbuffered Non-ECC, the PCB is 6 layers and cooling is provided by G.Skill NQ Series heatspreaders.

G.Skill states these products have lifetime warranties and ever ready technical back-up. It is important to remember that it is not recommended to set the DDR3 memory voltage higher than 1.65 V when used in a Intel Core i7 system, as it could damage the CPU. No word on pricing yet, but G.Skill states these memory kits are ideal for enthusiasts, overclockers and early-adopters, which probably means they will be carrying a premium price-tag.

  • Pei-chen
    What's DDR3's typical speed rating? DDR=3200, DDR2=6400 so DDR3=12800?
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  • eklipz330
    yah im pretty sure thats correct... ddr3 12800=ddr3 1600, quad pumped i believe?
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  • xsamitt
    MMMMMMM....Wondering what is will cost us to get the Ram,Motherboard and Processor.I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a new system.
    Decisions Decisions
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  • DXRick
    Kingston beat 'em to it:

    Kingston on NewEgg
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  • JonnyDough
    High price = pass. But it's nice to see new tech as it lowers the price on better tech for me. :-)
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  • 6core
    Any word on 4GB dimm kits, I'd like to use the 24 GB potential the new motherboards support.
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