14 DAY TRIAL // The race between the main producers of RAM memories is getting tighter. Kingston was hoping for first place, when it announced a new series of modules: HyperX KHX6000D2 whose frequency is 750 de MHz and require 1.9 V to operate. The Kingston offer includes 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB modules.
But things didn't go as planned, and one day after the announcement, Corsair delivered a master's stroke to Kingston, by launching 800 MHz memories; Corsair set a new world record. The company announced that its modules have been optimized for the NVIDIA nForce4 SLI Intel Edition platform, require 1.9V and have a latency of CL5 5-5-12.
The Corsair XMS2 6400 modules are available with capacities of 512 MB and 1 GB.
Unlike Kingston that announced the price of 107 euros (242 euros for the 1 GB module) for a 256 MB DDR 750 MHz module, Corsair didn't say nothing about the price which will be paid by overclocking enthusiasts.
Besides Corsair, only one producer, Elpida Memory, has announced the launching of DDR2 modules that operate at 800 MHz in May this year.
Unfortunately, only a few motherboards are stable with such memories and Intel is planning to launch the new 955X and 945P/G chipsets which support dual-channel 667MHz only at end of this.