Kingston Technology Releases World’s First, Fastest

Low-Voltage, Ultra-Low Voltage Performance Memory

First to Market with HyperX 1.25 Volts at 1600MHz; 1.35 Volts at 1866MHz 

Hsinchu, Taiwan — March 4, 2010 — Kingston Technology Co., Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the world’s first ultra-low voltage memory running at 1.25 volts at 1600MHz. The new offering is part of the new Kingston ‘LoVo’ (low voltage) HyperX DDR3 High-Performance memory product line. The dual-channel kit (Kingston part #: KHX1866C9D3LK2/4GX) comes preprogrammed with two XMP-ready profiles: 1.25 volts at 1600MHz and 1.35 volts at 1866MHz. The latter profile is also a world’s first for speed matching higher frequency with a lower voltage.

“Kingston is proud to lead the charge with memory for the new generation of energy efficient systems that yield higher performance,” said Ann Bai, DRAM Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “Energy-conscious consumers need to look no further for memory than the HyperX ‘LoVo’ line when they are assembling the components needed to achieve better PC power performance.” 

The flagship product, running an ultra-low 1.25 volts at 1600MHz, is the lowest voltage to date for desktop PCs. In all, Kingston is debuting three HyperX DDR3 dual-channel products in the ‘LoVo’ line: the dual-profile kit, a mainstream low voltage 1600MHz, 1.35 volt kit and an ultra-low voltage 1333MHz, 1.25 volt kit. Kingston tested all three kits to great success on the Asus P7P55D EVO motherboard. All of the memory offerings are designed for use in eco-friendly PCs as systems delivering higher performance while using smaller energy footprints become reality. 

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at www.kingston.com/asia. 

G.Skill at Cebit 2010

Taipei, Taiwan—03 March, 2010–G.Skill International Co. Ltd., manufacturer of extreme performance memory and high performance solid-state storage, showing various amazing DDR3 memory modules and a brand new SandForce controller based Phoenix SSD series at Cebit 2010.

G.Skill has been well-known by providing PC enthusiasts and extreme overclockers with the top high performance memory module solutions and solid-state drives. At Cebit 2010 this year, G.Skill shows the following seven high-end memory modules with live demo platforms and released it’s new Phoenix SSD.

DDR3 1800 MHz CL8-9-8-24 24GB (4GBx6) Trident kits

The Trident kit shows the biggest capacity in the market with unbelievable speed. These modules provide the maximum performance of triple channel memory modules for the enthusiasts who want both big capacity and high speed.
DDR3 2500 MHz CL9-11-11-31 4GB (2GBx2) Trident kits

These extreme high performance dual channel memory modules have represented the highest memory frequency in the world. The Trident kits provides the maximum performance especially for Intel Core i7 860 & 870 processors.

DDR3 1800 MHz CL7-8-7-24 8GB (2GBx4) Flare kits

To provide AMD users high performance memory solution, G.Skill’s Flare series represents both high memory frequency and low Cas Latency at big capacity, 8GB, on AMD platform.

DDR3 1600 MHz CL5-8-5-20 8GB (2GBx4) PI kits
Most mainstream DDR3 memory modules work at CAS 7, 8 and 9. G.Skill’s new PI kits have successfully broken the technology limitation, and run at 1600MHZ with CL 5, which is the lowest CAS Latency for DDR3 in the world.

DDR3 2000 MHz CL6-9-9-24 12GB (2GBx6) Flare X kits

To provide triple channel platform users top high performance memory solution, the new G.Skill Flare X series have both high memory frequency and ultra low CAS latency at big capacity.

DDR3 2000 MHz CL6-9-6-24 8 GB (2GBx4) PIS kits

These modules represent both memory speed and ultra low CAS Latency at big capacity for Intel 1156 socket Core i7 & i5 platforms.

DDR3 2200 MHz CL7-10-10-28 8GB (2GBx4) PIS kits

Thanks to the fantastic overclocking headroom, G.Skill’s latest DDR3 2200 MHz CL7 PIS series kits have gained numerous awards and positive feedback among overclocking community.

Phoenix SSD

G.Skill has worked with performance SSD processor manufacturer, SandForce, to provide customers the best SSD solution. G.Skill’s Phoenix SSD series is coming with SandForce SF-12xx series controller, which provides the extraordinary small file read/write performance and stability. The drive will be available in the market soon with capacity 50GB, 100GB, 200GB and 500GB.

Kingston Digital Ships SDHC Class 10 Card

High Capacity, Fast Card Perfect for Hi-Def Video Capture and Burst Photography

Hsinchu, Taiwan – (March 2, 2010) – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of SDHC Class 10 card. The Kingston SDHC Class 10 card is available in 16GB and 32GB capacities. The card meets the Class 10 data transfer rate specification but has an enhanced performance of up to 22MB/sec. read and 18MB/sec. write*.

“As viewing and recording in high definition becomes more popular, the Kingston SDHC Class 10 card’s large storage capability allows users to record hours of video on a single card,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The Class 10 speed helps photographers optimize their equipment when it comes to shooting in burst mode as the memory card keeps up with sequential capture.”

The Kingston SDHC Class 10 card is designed to meet the SD Association Specification 3.00 with a guaranteed minimum data transfer rate of 10MB/sec. It is the ideal solution for the latest camcorders, digital SLRs and advanced point and shoot cameras. For compatibility, Kingston recommends users look up their device with the Kingston Memory Search tool on the homepage at www.kingston.com/asia.

The 16GB Kingston SDHC Class 10 card (Kingston part#: SD10/16GB) and the 32GB card (Kingston part#: SD10/32GB) are all backed by a lifetime warranty, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability.

Kingston SDHC Class 10 Features and Specifications:

·       Capacities**: 16GB. 32GB

·       Dimensions: 0.94″ x 1.25″ x 0.08″ (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)

·       Weight: 0.09oz. (2.9g)

·       Performance: Class 10 – 10MB/sec. guaranteed minimum data transfer rate with up to 22MB/sec. read and 18MB/sec. write*

·       Operating Temperature: -13°F to 185°F (-25°C to 85°C)

·       Storage Temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)

·       Voltage: 3.3V

·       Compliant: with the SD Association specification version 3.00

·       Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss

·       Compatible: with SDHC host devices; not compatible with standard SD-enabled devices/readers

·       File Format: FAT32

·       Reliable: lifetime warranty

·       Simple: as easy as plug and play

(MP=Megapixels: MB=Megabytes, GB = Gigabytes)

* Based on internal testing. Performance may vary based on system settings.

** Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage.  For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

¹ Approximate number of JPEG (compressed file) pictures. JPEG file sizes vary based upon camera model and internal file size and compression settings, as well as user-selected resolution and compression mode settings. In addition, JPEG compression will result in different file sizes based upon picture complexity. Some host devices may not support all of the Flash storage capacities listed. Consult your device’s owner’s manual for supported capacities.

² Actual recording time will vary based upon camera model, selected resolution, compression settings and the content being recorded. Some host devices may not support all of the Flash storage capacities listed. Consult your device’s owner’s manual for supported capacities.

Kingston Introduces New Anti-Counterfeit Label for Memory Modules to Ensure Product Authenticity

Fight Counterfeiting and Protect Customer’s Best Interests

Hsinchu, Taiwan – (February 5, 2010) Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of new Anti-Counterfeit labels on memory modules. With the new labels, Kingston can better prevent counterfeit memory being sold as authentic Kingston products and further protect our customer’s best interests. This security initiative has been implemented on all series of Kingston memory modules shipped since January 20, 2010.

The new Anti-Counterfeit labels employed the new Phantom technology which a “K” will become visible or invisible while the viewing angles changes. In addition, the new label used different Security ID number to ensure product authenticity. End customers can easily utilize our Verification site (http://www.kingston.com/asia/verify2010/moduleversion_selection.asp) and enter the information provided on the new labels to verify the authenticity of the memory product in their possession.

All Kingston memory products are manufactured using top-rated chips and every unit is tested before shipment to ensure quality and reliability. Genuine Kingston memory modules are also backed by our legendary lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical supports. Counterfeit modules may have petty advantage, but will most likely damage the computer system and result in even greater loss. We encourage customers to carefully verify the anti-counterfeit label on the memory products and always buy from Kingston authorized distributors, resellers or retailers to protect their best interests. As an industry leader known for the quality and value of its memory products, Kingston will continue to develop methodologies that protect consumer rights and thwart those that attempt to profit from our good name.

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at www.kingston.com/asia.

To discuss this product on Kingston Blog, please go to www.kingston-blog.com. To try the game “Challenge Your Memory”, please go to www.kingston-blog.com/challenge_your_memory/en/. To get the freshest information on Kingston, please go to http://twitter.com/KingstonFEPR.

To find out if your Kingston product is genuine, Kingston also provides an online verification site: www.kingston.com/asia/verify. To try the game “Search for Genuine Kingston”, please go to http://anti-counterfeit.kingston-blog.com/.

Kingston Digital Launches New Ultra-Secure USB Flash Drive

DataTraveler 5000 Certified for Government-Approved Secure Data Protection

Hsinchu, Taiwan – (January 29, 2010) – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the DataTraveler 5000 USB Flash drive. The DataTraveler 5000 is FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified with Level 3 pending, and features 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption. It uses XTS cipher mode and also uses elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) algorithms to meet Suite B standards approved by the U.S. government.

“The DataTraveler 5000 delivers unsurpassed levels of security and encryption to government and enterprise customers,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “This portable data solution represents state-of-the-art data protection while providing end users with the simplicity of plug and play.”

The DataTraveler 5000 utilizes patented Secured by SPYRUS technology which supports hardware-based 256-bit AES-XTS and Suite B cryptography, including ECC. Suite B algorithms were specifically selected and approved by the U.S. government and the Department of Defense for use in multinational data sharing environments including both classified and unclassified applications. XTS-AES mode is a cipher mode for encryption that is much stronger than CBC, ECB and other modes. SPYRUS, Inc., is the leader in the development of advanced hardware-based encryption, authentication and digital content security products.

FIPS 140-2 certification requires a validation process that meets federal requirements set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This is critical because many governmental agencies in the United States mandate that sensitive “data at rest” (i.e., all information not in the network) must be encrypted with the FIPS 140-2 standard. Level 2 means the DataTraveler 5000 has a tamper-evident construction which acts to notify any users if their drive has been tampered with. It also has a power-on self test that verifies the encryption mechanism is running properly each time the drive is plugged into a USB port. The drive is expected to receive a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certificate soon.

The DataTraveler 5000 is available in 2-, 4-, 8- and 16GB capacities. It will also be available with an onboard Malware scanning application via Kingston’s extensive customization program.

For more information visit: www.kingston.com/asia.

Compatibility Table

DataTraveler 5000 Features and Specifications:

· Dimensions: 3.06″ x 0.9″ x 0.47″ (77.9mm x 22mm x 12.05mm)

· Capacities^{1: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB· Compatibility: designed to USB 2.0 specifications}

· Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)

· Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°to 85°C)

· Minimum System Requirements^{2:– USB 2.0 compliant and 1.1 compatible}

– Two (2) free consecutive drive letters required for use

· FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Certified

· Secure: drive locks down after 10 intrusion attempts and encryption key is destroyed

– Enforced complex password protection: password is user set with minimum characteristics to prevent unauthorized access

– Passwords never stored on device

– Hardware designed and assembled in the U.S.

– SPYRUS Suite B on Board

– Elliptic curve cryptography

– Secure channel communication

– Digitally signed firmware updates using Suite B SHA-384 and ECDSA P-384

– DT5000 can operate with AutoRun disabled

– Enforces tamper-free AutoRun files

– Fully customizable Malware scanning option³

· Cryptography: Made in the U.S.

· Full Privacy: 100 percent of stored data is protected by 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware-based encryption ? master key recreated at logon

· Customizable^{3: preload content, full security policy customization, casing options· Tamper Evident: tamper-evident coating/seal for physical security}

· Waterproof^{4: protected against water damage· Guaranteed: five-year warranty with free customer support}

· Ruggedized: waterproof and titanium-coated stainless steel casing

¹ Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage.  For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

² First free drive letters after physical devices such as system partition, optical drives, etc.

³ Available via customization program.

⁴ Up to 4 ft.

⁵ Does not support ReadyBoost™.

Kingston Digital Adds TRIM Support, Boosts Capacity in

New, Faster SSDNow V+ Solid-State Drive

Second-Generation V+ SSD Boosts System Performance  

Hsinchu, Taiwan – (January 27, 2010) – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the second-generation SSDNow V+ solid-state drive. The SSDNow V+ solid-state drive has Windows 7 TRIM support, is available up to 512GB and provides faster performance than the previous generation. 

“The new SSDNow V+ is an ideal solid-state drive for high-level consumers and in corporate environments where efficiency and performance are important as more system resources are in use,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “Users will be more productive as the drive now features TRIM support, is available in higher capacities and is speedier overall with improved read/write speeds.” 

The addition of TRIM support helps keep the SSDNow V+ maintain optimal write speed throughout its lifespan. Using PCMark Vantage 1.0.1 for Windows 7, the 512GB SSDNow V+ drive received a score of 28,264, whereas a 7200RPM hard-disk drive reached 3,294**. PCMark Vantage 1.0.1 for Windows 7 runs a series of tests such as operating system startup, importing photos, adding music to Windows Media Center and application loading. The score is an indicator of how many bytes are moved per second.  

The SSDNow V+ is the latest addition to Kingston’s SSDNow family of solid-state drives. It is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities. As part of Kingston’s goal to provide an easy upgrade path, the drive is also available with a bundle that includes cloning software, 2.5″ USB enclosure, 2.5″ to 3.5″ mounting brackets and SATA data and power cables.  

The Kingston SSDNow V+ solid-state drive is backed by a three-year warranty, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit: www.kingston.com/asia. 

Kingston SSDNow V+ Features and Specifications:

• Sequential Speed*: 230MB/sec. read

              180MB/sec. write

• Innovative: 2.5″ form factor; uses MLC NAND Flash memory components
• Silent: runs silent and cool with no moving parts
• Shock Resistant: no moving mechanical parts means the SSD handles rougher conditions
• Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
• Guaranteed: three-year Kingston warranty, free tech support
• Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/sec. and 3.0Gb/sec.
• Capacity¹: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
• Storage temperatures: -40° C to 85° C
• Operating temperatures: 0° C to 70° C
• Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm
• Weight: 84 grams
• Vibration operating: 2.17G
• Vibration non-operating: 20G
• Operating Shock: 1500G
• Power specs: 2.6W active; 0.15W idle
• Life expectancy: 1,000,000 hours MTBF

* Based on internal testing. Performance may vary based on system settings.

** Test system: Intel DG945ID Desktop Motherboard; Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 CPU at 2.83GHz; 4GB system memory; on-board SATA 3Gbps with AHCI-enabled; Windows 7 Professional x64

¹Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage.  For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide. 

The CompuStocx CEC3 PC3-10600 4GB DDR3 Dual Channel memory kit is equipped with heat spreader and the design is looking very nice. In the current OC review the 2×2GB DDR3 memory kit was extensively overclocked to test the results of these CSX OC modules inside and outside the specifications.

Link:
http://www.ocinside.de/html/results/csx_cec3_4gb_pc3_10600.html

Kingston will launch HyperX 16G & 24G 1600Mhz at CES 2010, and the following demo videos will show you more memory and faster than ever! Below are videos of the demo units shown.

1. HyperX 24G 1600Mhz (w/ Intel, ATI, Asus, VMware, Coolermaster components)

2. HyperX 16G 1600Mhz (w/ Intel, ATI, Gigabyte, VMware, Thermaltake, Danger Den components)

ECS H55H-CM mATX Mainboard Preview

The ECS H55H-CM mainboard is the latest to join the fray for the upcoming processor Clarkdale powered by H55 chipset. It is based on the LGA1156 socket type and support the Core i7/i5/i3 processors. The board supports Dual channel DDR3-1333 of up to 16GB in total. On board you can find 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 , 2 PCIe x1 and 1 PCI slot. For storage, the H55 chipset supports 6 SATA II (3Gb/s) ports. The audio used is a Realtec ALC662 6ch HD audio codec and GbE is from Intel 82578 Lan controller. While most of the H55 board do away with the LPT1 port, ECS H55H-CM still provides this legacy support. At the back panel, you can find the PS/2mouse/keyboard, HDMI, DSUB, LPT, USB, LABB and audio ports.

This board also support eJIFFY, a fast boot prorgam under Linux. Similar to ASUS’s ExpressGate, ECS’s eJIFFY allows you to access to commonl use fuctions e.g. web browsing, photo viewing, MSN , ICQ, AIM chat, etc. eJIFFY supports many international language, the interface can be localised by setting it within the application. It includes, Arabic, German, UK/US English, French, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and Chinese (Traditional/Simplified).

See video below for more.

GoodBye 2009, Welcome 2010. In 2009, we have posted many stories and articles ranging from mainboards to graphics card, from netbooks to mobile handsets. We also attended a number of events held locally and abroad.

In 2009, we see a trend of new innovations. For the mainboards, we see companies innovating new features on board. SATA3 first appeared in the form of an upgrade card on ASRock boards, eSATA also gets powered and can be shared with USB. Gigabyte came on with USB3 add on for their motherboard series. ASUS also joined in by offering an upgrade card for it’s P7P55 series of boards. It offered a USB3 and SATA3 support for the mainboard in the form of a PCIe card. MSI has one touch button overclocking. DFI joined in the fray with a Hybrid board. These are all very innovative ideas.

In 2010, the first wave would come from the Intel H55 series of mainboards to be announced in around a week’s time. The difference between the earlier G45 is that H55 now has the graphics core integrated into the processor itself. There is also hardware decoding of Full HD putting itself in direct competition with AMD and NVIDIA’s solutions using a separate chipset.

Graphics card wise, we see a lot more action from the AMD camp. There were lots of press releases flying around but you never get to see the cards. This is especially true for the AMD Radeon HD 5870, 5890. Retailers also jack up the prices to make more profits due to shortages. On the NVIDIA camp, it seems to be quieter as they’re preparing the next wave , the Fermi. It was orginally scheduled for Nov 2009 but is later pushed back to JAN 2010. There was a piece of news from Digitimes claiming that it is again postponed for a March launch. On the other hand, Intel’s long awaited graphics card project seems to be shelved. A lot of rumours were flying around claiming the the Intel’s architecture has reached it’s peak and can’t outperform the AMD and NVIDIA. Will Intel make a come back in 2010 ? Maybe maybe not.

This year, we also see more PC manufacturers making 1 litre desktop PCs. Some are powered by the vanilla Intel 945GC with ATOM 1.6 while some chose to use the NVIDIA ION 330 to help out in the graphics department. ASRock ION330HT BD is such a small bluray powered device which is definitely worth the penny that buying a bluray player. It can function as a desktop PC while ION taking the load for decoding the H.264 1080p movies.

In the mobile front, more and more people tends to go for Android powered phones lately. Readers seemed to be anticipating the launch of Motorola Milestone (known as Droid in US). HTC on the other hand has been busy with their Android power devices and the latest Windows Mobile 6.5 HD2 which created so much fuss on the net. Nokia on the other hand has been quiet while preparing their own derivatives of Linux and consolidating their next move. Sony Ericsson has Satio but most people are waiting for the Xperia X10 instead. Samsung still concentrates on it’s Omnia series but is also opening up it’s platform known as bada. LG on the hand launched feature phone LG BL40 which surprised the market with it’s 4″ large screen with multi touch feature.

On other news, we also covered the war between the telcos with it’s price war for Apple iPhone in Singapore. For those who are not aware, the iPhone 3G/3GS only had a sole distributor carrying it for over a year before it is available on two other telcos. The two other telcos upped the offerings almost every other day and the 3 telcos starts to outdo one another in terms of price, bundled offers and total cost of ownership. The other most important developing in Pay TV is that the highly sought after EPL broadcast rights and ESPN went to Singtel mio tv. As sports programmes are now split on two different platform, cable (starhub) and iptv (singtel). There was great discontent among football lovers as they would need to subscribe to two providers and two set top boxes. In the end, it would be more expensive. Both operators started reducing prices and bundling more goodies to attract subscribers.

2009 is an exciting year and 2010 should be another year with more announcements in Jan with the NexusOne, the google phone from Google themselves. Intel’s Clarkdale is slated for Jan launch too. So stay tuned to OCWORKBENCH and Join in our forums to discuss. We are planning some give away for year 2010 too. So, join in the forum today.

For a list of our news and articles, you can go to the link below. Other news can also be found on search engines.
Articles and Reviews in year 2009

Transcend Ships 4GB aXeRam™ DDR3-2000 Memory Kits for Intel Core i5 Platforms

Transcend ships 4GB aXeRam™ DDR3-2000 memory kits for Intel Core i5 platforms

Transcend Information Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-performance memory modules, today launched 4GB aXeRam™ DDR3-2000 memory kits for use with Intel’s LGA1156 Core i5 and Core i7 platforms. The XMP-ready DDR3 kits are designed to operate at a blazing-fast clock frequency of 2000 MHz with an exceptionally low voltage of just 1.65V.

Featuring memory bandwidth up to an incredible 32GB/s, Transcend’s new aXeRam™ dual-channel memory kit is rated at 2000MHz with timings of 9-9-9-24, allowing performance enthusiasts and gamers to take their Intel Core i5 platform to the next level of memory overclocking performance. The Core i5, based on Intel’s new Nehalem architecture, is the first Intel processor to integrate both a 16-lane PCI Express 2.0 graphics port and a two-channel DDR3 memory controller, enabling all input/output and manageability functions to be handled by the single-chip Intel P55 core-logic.

To ensure extra stability and signal integrity at high clock speeds, all aXeRam™ modules are comprised of 128Mx8 high-quality DDR3 FBGA chips and use robust eight-layer PCBs that fully comply with rigorous JEDEC (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council) standards. The aXeRam™ DDR3 memory modules use premium DRAM chips and high thermal efficiency aluminum heat sinks with cooling fins to delivering amazing overclocking performance while maintaining cool temperatures.

The memory kit includes two identically matched DDR3 2000MHz modules and is now available in 4GB (2GBx2) capacity.

Appendix: Transcend aXeRam™ DDR3 2000MHz Memory Kit SpecificationsPart Number Capacity and Specifications Key Features
TX2000KLU-4GK 4GB aXeRam™ DDR3 2000+MHz Dual Channel Kit (2GBx2, 9-9-9-24, 1.65V) Kit of 2 ,optimized for dual channel, XMP ready

Corsair® launches Dominator™ GTX 2250MHz
ultra-performance DDR3 memory

- World’s fastest DDR3 memory for extreme overclockers and performance enthusiasts -

FREMONT, California, December 3, 2009 — Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the launch of its new Dominator GTX ultra-high performance DDR3 memory modules for Intel® and AMD™ platforms, designed specifically for performance enthusiasts, gamers and extreme overclockers.
Corsair Dominator GTX modules are individually screened and tested on multiple high-performance Intel X58 and P55 chipset platforms to ensure that they operate at the incredible frequency of 2250MHz at low-latency timings of 8-8-8-24 at 1.65V. They are designed specifically for performance enthusiasts and overclockers who want to achieve the highest performance possible and to break benchmark world records.

“Corsair has a long history of delivering the fastest overclocking memory on the planet, and our engineering expertise and unique understanding of the enthusiast market allows us to continue to push boundaries,” said Kevin Conley, VP of Engineering at Corsair. “Corsair Dominator GTX modules are the most tightly-screened, highest-quality and fastest DDR3 memory modules in the world, and we look forward to seeing what the enthusiast and overclocking community can do with these exciting new products.”
In addition to the incredible frequencies possible on Intel platforms, Dominator GTX modules have also been tested and verified to operate at up to 1800MHz CL6 in high-performance Socket AM3 motherboards for AMD Phenom™ II processors, providing AMD enthusiasts with a powerful new weapon in their overclocking arsenal. The following table shows baseline performance in a number of popular DDR3 platforms.

Dominator GTX modules use Corsair’s unique DHX+ heatsink and are supplied with extra-tall cooling fins to maximize heat dissipation. The part number for this module is CMGTX2, and it is sold as a single module, allowing enthusiasts to purchase two modules for dual-channel configurations or three modules for triple-channel configurations. For the highest performance and frequency scaling, Corsair recommends using the GT Airflow fan with tall mounting brackets, which is also available from the Corsair Online Store (part number CMXAF2 GTL).
The CMGTX2 is screened by hand, in multiple passes, by Corsair’s lab in Fremont, California, and availability will be extremely limited. It will be launched exclusively on the Corsair Online Store on December 8, 2009, at 9AM Pacific Time, and will be sold on a first come first served basis.
An image of the Corsair Dominator GTX can be downloaded from here
About DHX+ Technology
Corsair’s innovative DHX+ technology uses specially designed, high-quality heatsinks and a custom-designed PCB that allows both the front and rear of the memory ICs, and the printed circuit board itself, to be cooled. DHX+ technology also allows for the cooling fins to be removed, allowing for a range of modular cooling accessories including extended heatsink fins, the Corsair Cooling™ Hydro Series H30 water cooling block and Corsair Cooling™ Ice Series T30 sub-ambient cooling subsystem, which cools the memory up to 20°C below room temperature for maximum overclocking performance. DHX and DHX+ designs are covered by US Patent number 7,606,034.