ADATA Introduces XPG Gaming v2.0 Series DDR3-2600 Modules

[btarunr]

ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. a world leader in DRAM modules and NAND Flash storage application products, today announced the start of shipments of its latest advanced in gaming technology, the XPG Gaming v2.0 Series DDR3-2600 MHz DRAM 8GB modules. These dual channel kits are designed and engineered to bring optimum performance to third generation Intel Core processors and the Z77 platform.

XPG DRAM modules signify Xtreme Performance Gear, providing the extreme speed and performance required by advanced users. The XPG Gaming series v2.0 is targeted specifically at the distinct performance and cooling needs of the worldwide gaming community. These latest DDR3 2600G 8GB modules offer new levels of data transfer speed, along with the many features that are hallmarks of the XPG series.



With speed up to DDR3-2600 MHz, and transfer bandwidth reaching 20,800 MB/s, the XPG series once again pushes gaming to the next level. The modules support Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) version 1.3, and use ADATA's renowned Thermal Conductive Technology (TCT), combined with 2oz copper 8-layer printed circuit board, for superior heat dissipation. To further ensure reliability, a screw-lock mechanism improves cooling efficiency for long-term use. All XPG gaming modules are RoHS compliant, and come with a limited lifetime warranty.

Features

• Designed for 3rd generation Intel core processors and Z77 platform
• Supports XMP ver. 1.3 (Extreme Memory Profile)
• Lead-free products are RoHS compliant
• Thermal Conductive Technology (TCT)/2oz Copper 8-layer PCB
• Dual channel

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[Jorge]

The suckers will be lining up to pay a premium price for this hyped 2600 MHz. RAM that doesn't deliver any significant improvement in system performance as confirmed by Tom's, Anandtech and many other sources. It's a pity that companies are not require to fully disclose the facts regarding their hyped products.

 

[Disparia]

I can't wait to get a set!

 

[Prima.Vera]

Wanna bet that I have the same performance in games with some 2133 Mhz modules??

 

[Disparia]

No, because that's not the point.

Perfect match for my Atari 2600 emulator.

 

[NdMk2o1o]

Wanna bet that I have the same performance in games with some 2133 Mhz modules??

That's not the point though is it, heck I can argue the same about an i3 and 1600mhz RAM in a lot of cases, people like to overclock and bench surprisingly enough...

 

[TheLaughingMan]

These will make my Opera go super duper fast.

 

[Prima.Vera]

No, because that's not the point.

Then why are they called GAMING Series??

 

[Deleted member 67555]

I have 2400mhz memory....I notice zero difference between 1600mhz and 2400mhz...pointless ram is pointless...Sure it increases those imaginary bench scores but other than that nothing....not one bit of difference.

 

[SystemViper]

No, because that's not the point.

Perfect match for my Atari 2600 emulator.

the atari 2600, i loved that systyem, with the membrain keyboard, it was wak

i just loved it./..

yea i don't see me running any ram at 2600mhz

 

[NeoXF]

Why not 2666? Is Sandy Bridge dead or something? Or maybe, just maybe... they're run by some religious nutbags.

 

[jihadjoe]

What a sweet comb!

 

[Sabishii Hito]

I don't see the latency listed, if it's not C10 there's no point.

[EDIT] Didn't see that these were 8GB modules. Tom's Hardware has more detailed specs: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/adata-XPG-Gaming-2600MHz-ram,22122.html

That means these are using Hynix H5TQ4G83MFR 4GBit ICs, so they aren't going to be able to do low latencies like C9 at 2400 or C10 at 2600/2666. However, they can potentially reach 1400MHz by tweaking volts and timings (probably 1.70v+ and 12-14-14).