14 DAY TRIAL // Buffalo - a well known memory supplier form Texas - has developed two new series of DDR2 memory sticks, capable of reaching 1200 and 1250 MHz DDR2 continuing the series of its overclocking friendly memory modules and, at the same time, staying ahead of the competition. As a reminder, actual Firestix memory kits from Buffalo generally run at slightly higher speeds and tighter timings than those of its competitors from Corsair Memory and OCZ Technologies Group.
News networks from Japan already confirmed the availability of PC2-9200 memory kits on the market, immediately followed by the introduction of the new 1200 and 1250 capable memory modules. The manufacturer claims a stable working speed for its new Firestix memory modules as it follows: Buffalo's PC2-9200 (1150MHz) with CL5 5-5-15 latency setting, PC2-8500 (1066MHz) with CL5 5-5-15 timings and PC2-8000 (1000MHz) using CL4 4-4-15 latencies and 2.3V, 2.1V and 2.3V memory voltage respectively. Firestix at 1200MHz and 1250MHz (PC2-9600 and PC2-10000) require 2.3V voltage and come with CL5 5-5-15 (PC2-9600 only) or CL2 6-6-18 (PC2-9600 and PC2-10000) latency settings. Needless to say that default voltage for DDR2 memory is 1.8 V, so if you plan to buy the new Firestix series, make sure your motherboard can cope with high DDR voltage.
The new Firestix memory series developed by Buffalo are already available in 1GB and 2GB kits optimized for dual channel use; the price tag in Japan is 340$ for the 1GB kit and 720$ for the 2GB kit. This may sound a little over the edge, but I guess hardcore overclockers won't mind. The race is on once again.