Super Talent to Release Inexpensive 800 MHz FB-DIMM Memory

FB-DIMM memory fans have now yet another reason to celebrate, as memory manufacturer Super Talent has just announced new inexpensive FB-DIMM modules working at DDR2-800 speeds.

FB-DIMM memory modules are not so popular as their regular DIMM counterparts. They are special modules designed to work in high-workload environments. Fully-buffered memory modules are not pin-to-pin compatible with either DDR2 or DDR3 modules; they are designed to work in special FB-DIMM environments. The modules are not so popular with computer users, yet they are becoming more and more appreciated with the advent of Apple's MacBook Pro and Intel's Skulltrail high-end computing systems.

The memory can also work with either Core 2 Extreme processors (Skulltrail) or Xeons in various workstations. The T800FB1G is a FB-DIMM DDR2-800 module designed to work in PC-based FB-DIMM environments, while the T800FB1GAP is a exclusively tailored for Mac Pro computer systems. Both products have passed validation tests on Supermicro motherboards in Super Talent Compatibility Labs. The GAP modules were tested in Apple Validation Labs, and received the Apple-friendly certification.

"These modules are similar to our standard FB-DIMMs, but we added faster RAMs, a speedier AMB chip and redesigned the PCB," said Joe James, Marketing Director for Super Talent. "The result is an FB-DIMM that can't be beat."

The most interesting aspect in Super talent's new FB-DIMM offering is their low price. The memory modules are currently shipping at an incredible price tag of only $50 per 1GB stick. Despite their low price, the manufacturer did not neglect the quality aspect.

FB-DIMM memory is much more tricky than regular DDR, and designing it required quite some engineering skills. For instance, the printed circuit board (PCB) was re-built from scratch in order to limit the electric interferences that occur at such high clock speeds. The module are also built with faster memory chips and include a new AMB processor.