Kingston Tests DDR2 Memory At 866MHz
Memory maker Kingston Technology has showcased DDR2 memory modules running at 866MHz, setting the world’s record for memory speed operation. The company, however, said it would not launch such high-speed products into mass market shortly, as currently only a few mainboards can handle even 750MHz memory clock-speed.
Source: X-Bit LabsThe memory module manufacturer showcased its ultra high speed DDR2 products during a press-event. Kingston’s documents that were published by Legit Reviews web-site claim that 866MHz memory speed was achieved on ASUS P5AD2-E mainboard with memory voltage set to 1.95V, only 0.15V above normal level, with CL4 4-4-12 latency settings.
Additionally, Kingston demonstrated its HyperX KHX6000D2-series of memory modules rated to operate at 750MHz with CL4 4-4-12 timings and 1.9V voltage. The products do not feature any expensive and specially designed PCBs, but used standard JEDEC-certified print-circuit boards. The memory firm is expected to officially launch the HyperX PC2-6000 modules in 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB configurations in the next two weeks. Kingston said one of the problem with the launch of commercial was the absence of mainboards that can stably operate with 750MHz memory: so far only ASUS P5AD2-E can easily handle 750MHz DDR2, while even ABIT’s Fatal1ty i925XE cannot be fully stable with such speeds.
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