Memory

Western Digital unveiled the world's first 2Tb 3D QLC NAND Flash at a recent investor presentation. These cutting-edge NAND flash memory modules are primarily aimed at the AI segment, but they could also allow manufacturers to create larger storage drives for the mainstream market. Still a prototype, these new NAND …

SK Hynix has shared its plans for next-generation GDDR7 memory. According to a company representative, the production of GDDR7 is expected to commence by the beginning of 2025.  In an interview with Anandtech, an SK Hynix spokesperson stated that “the firm will not kick off mass production of their GDDR7 …

Leo takes a closer look at the new Tower 600 and Tower 250

Kingston has returned to Computex with a race-themed showcase. By infusing its product lines with elements reminiscent of the race track and pit stop, Kingston unveiled some of its upcoming products, including Fury Reneage DDR5 memory RGB Limited Edition, Fury Impact DDR5 CAMM 2 modules, the red XS1000 external SSD …

At Computex this week, we had the opportunity to catch up with the team at G.Skill. The company is well known for its high-speed and overclock-friendly memory modules, and that hasn't changed during the transition to DDR5, with 10,600MT/s memory now on the way. 

G.Skill's ‘Royal' series memory offered striking aesthetics and high-speeds during the DDR4 generation. We've yet to see new Trident Royal DDR5 memory, but that is changing soon. G.Skill has now unveiled Trident Z5 Royal memory kits for the first time, bringing the striking, jewel-encrusted design to a new generation.  Trident …

A newly found JEDEC presentation reveals new details about Low Power Double Data Rate 6 (LPDDR6) memory. The upcoming standard is set to offer data speeds of 10.6Gbps and a bandwidth of 32Gbps in its introductory phase. Still, these values are expected to increase with later iterations of the memory. …

The G.Skill Ripjaws is back. This week, G.Skill unveiled the sleek new Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5 memory kits, offering matte black or matte white heatspreaders with an RGB lightbar on the top. At 41mm tall, these DDR5 memory modules should be friendly for use with most CPU coolers.  The Ripjaws …

Patriot Memory has collaborated with MSI to launch the Viper Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 MPower series for gamers, overclockers, and power users. The partnership between the two companies resulted in the creation of memory modules with data speeds of up to 8000 MT/s in up to 48GB kits. The Viper …

Microsoft is exploring the possibility of displaying memory speeds in MT/s (mega-transfers per second) instead of the traditional MHz (megahertz) units on the Windows 11 Task Manager. This move comes as new technologies have allowed DDR memory to boost data transfer rates without raising clock speed, making the traditional method …

The JEDEC association has announced the release of the JESD79-5C DDR5 SDRAM standard, which increases the reference speed for DDR5 memory. This latest update is designed to enhance reliability, security, and performance across various applications, including servers and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning. JESD79-5C DDR5 SDRAM adds …

Corsair has released plenty of DDR5 memory kits so far, but most of these are aimed at a gaming or enthusiast audience. Now, Corsair also has an option for workstation users, with new WS DDR5 RDIMM memory kits for Intel Xeon and AMD Ryzen Threadripper systems. This new range of …

At GTC 2024, Nvidia revealed its plans for the upcoming Blackwell GPU architecture, which will feature GDDR7 memory. The event also featured the latest offerings from memory manufacturers, with Samsung leading the way. The tech giant unveiled its 28Gbps and 32Gbps memory modules, specifically designed for next-generation gaming GPUs. However, …

We've seen G.SKILL memory used to break plenty of overclocking records over the years and that trend isn't slowing down in 2024. This week, G.Skill announced that South Korean overclocker, SAFEDISK, has set a new SuperPi-32M world record using Trident Z5 DDR5 memory. In collaboration with Asus ROG, Intel and …

Samsung and SK Hynix have much to show at the IEEE Solid State Circuit Conference (SSCC). The event, which is scheduled to run from February 18th to the 22nd in San Francisco, will see both companies showing their upcoming memory products, including GDDR7 memory, 16-layer HBM3E stacks, faster LPDDR5T and …

Leo takes a close look at DRR5 memory - just how much does it matter?

Klevv is expanding the CRAS V RGB DDR5 memory series in multiple ways. In addition to the new high-speed memory kits running at 8,200 and 8,400MHz, Klevv also introduced the new Brilliant White memory kits featuring white heatsinks. Klevv's new high-speed CRAS V RGB memory kits will be available with …

MSI and ASRock have increased support for up to 192GB of memory capacity on their AMD-based 600-series motherboards earlier this year. However, that limit is about to be pushed even higher. The companies have recently announced that their motherboards can support even larger memory sizes, up to 256GB for 4 …

Patriot Memory has recently announced new memory kits resulting from its collaboration with Asus. The two companies are launching the Viper Elite 5 TUF Gaming Alliance RGB DDR5 series, available in kits of two modules with up to 48GB of memory and 6600MHz speeds. The Viper Elite 5 TUF Gaming …

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series processors and TRX50 chipset motherboards are finally launching and G.Skill is armed and ready with new optimised DDR5 memory for the platform. The new G.Skill Zeta R5 Neo series will offer high-capacity and speedy DDR5 kits for AMD's latest workstation platform.  This is the first …

Since 2022, Thermaltake has offered a full range of TOUGHRAM DDR5 memory modules. With the launch of new Intel 14th Gen desktop processors, Thermaltake has returned with new TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 memory modules, offering new kits with higher speeds. TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 memory is now available in speeds …

Memory technology is advancing rapidly, and Micron is at the forefront of these developments. The company has big plans for the next few years, with a roadmap that includes new products like HBM4E and GDDR7 memory and 256GB RAM with MR DIMM designs. These innovations will provide a significant boost to gaming and data centre applications...

Klevv is adding more capacity options to its DDR5 memory line-up, including its first 48GB kits and new 64GB capacity options, with or without RGB lighting and with speeds all the way up to 8,000MHz.  Klevv's DDR5 memory selection now includes a range of high-capacity and non-binary options, providing consumers …

Lexar has been expanding its PC component lineup. The latest additions are the Thoc OC DDR5 and DDR4 memory, offering a solution whether you have a new high-end system or an older one needing a RAM upgrade. As the name suggests, the Lexar Thor OC DDR5 memory was inspired by …

Intel's new 14th Gen processors have officially launched and G.Skill is prepared with ultra-fast DDR5 memory for the new Z790 chipset platform. Today, G.Skill is launching its new DDR5-8400 CL40 memory kits. Developed using the new Intel Core i9-14900K and Z790 platform and validated on a system featuring the processor …

During our visit to Computex earlier this year, we caught an early look at the new Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 memory, built using the fastest ICs currently available and utilising new DHX cooling technology to keep thermals in check. Now, these memory kits are ready for prime time.  The new …

Patriot Memory has announced a lineup expansion for its Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory series, bringing to market new variants of its memory kits with and without RGB lighting, with speeds up to 8200MHz as well as new capacity options.  The Viper Xtreme 5 memory series was first introduced earlier …

G.Skill has a wide variety of DDR5 memory options available. Today, the latest kits designed for AMD Ryzen PCs have been revealed. The new Trident Z5 Neo RGB kits offer up to 6400MHz speeds and up to 48GB capacity. The new Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 memory kits come in …

AMD AM5 platform development has progressed significantly, and it looks like the newest AGESA version 1.0.0.7B is the result of that. The new firmware is already available for certain motherboards, allowing users to test it beforehand. Based on the reports we've gathered, it looks like a game changer, allowing specific …

Samsung recently announced the completion of the industry's first GDDR7 modules. These will go out to partners this year for verification, propelling future development in the graphics industry.