That tab in the AMD Overdrive utility may finally be used for something

Jul 21, 2012 08:34 GMT  ·  By

We've seen and heard a lot about Intel XMP-certified memory profiles, but there has been a distinct lack of modules and kits certified for AMD's equivalent, AMP.

The AMD Overdrive utility has had a tab dedicated to special configuration of Black Edition Memory Profile-enabled RAM for years.

Unfortunately, only now is it about to see any use. ECS (Elitegroup Computer Systems) has become the first company to implement support for it, on the A85F2-A Deluxe motherboard.

The AMD Memory Profile technology allows supporting DDR3 to be reliably enhanced so that they can perform beyond the standard JEDEC (Joint Electron Devices Engineering Council) specification.

ECS's press release implies that at least one or several AMP-ready kits will show up in the near future. We'll be sure to bring them to your attention when the time comes.

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