14 DAY TRIAL // There's is an ongoing effort in the computer hardware industry to provide customers with new, energy-efficient products that can deliver performance without taking a major toll on the energy bill. A number of companies have recently unveiled such solutions, which fall in a new category of products, also known as “green.” On that note, memory maker Super Talent Technology has recently announced the debut of a new line of green DDR3 modules that have been designed to use 38% less PCB material and 47% less packaging material, compared to the company's standard DDR3 DIMMs.
“Our goal with these green DDR3 DIMMs is to offer a greener memory choice for regular desktops that uses less raw materials, produces less industrial waste and consumes less fuel to transport with absolutely no tradeoffs in functionality or price,” explained Super Talent Director of Marketing Joe James. “When multiplied by the hundreds of thousands of memory modules we produce monthly, this can have an enormous environmental impact.”
The new VLP (very low profile) DDR3 memory modules have been designed for new desktop computer systems and will be available alongside the company's previously released VLP solutions for servers. The modules are expected to become available in 1GB and 2GB capacities and are 18.8mm tall, as opposed to regular ones, which are only 30.1mm. This design feature is said to make the memory modules 'greener', the company says.
According to Super Talent, the first green 1066 and 1333 MHz 1GB and 2GB DIMMs are expected to begin shipping in September. Unfortunately the company did not provide any specific details regarding the pricing of these new modules, but we should know more when they come to market. Considering their green features, these modules should make for an ideal choice for a future HTPC system, based on the latest platforms from Intel or AMD.