DDR2 offerings on the way from Kingston Technology and Dataram
New generation of AMD Opterons supported on new memory modules
Kingston Technology and Dataram are two of the first memory makers to announce ranges of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR) memory modules that support the new generation of AMD Opteron processors.
Targeted at integrators, Kingston’s ValueRAM DDR2 ECC and Registered ECC memory modules run at speeds of up to 667MHz. Combining elements of AMD64 technology with the speed and features of DDR2, the DRam modules promise higher bandwidths and lower power consumption. The modules come in 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB capacities.
AMD has been slow to support DDR2 memory. This has contributed to the slower-than-expected take-up of DDR2 memory by PC, workstation and server makers. DDR2 memory is starting to become more popular and with increased AMD processor support, a growing number of DRam manufacturers are launching high-speed DDR2 products for AMD chips.
Marc Bernier, research and development engineer at Kingston Technology, said: “This is significant for Kingston, combining cutting-edge memory technology with the latest in processor development.
“The ValueRAM DDR2 ECC and Registered ECC memory technology combined with next-generation Opteron processors offer the perfect solution for consumers who demand top price-performance and the best in processor and performance memory.”
Pat Patla, director of server and workstation marketing at AMD, said: “Working closely with Kingston Technology, AMD is taking a step forward in addressing the demands for high-quality, high-performance memory technology among the growing server/workstation market.”
Dataram has also announced a line-up of DDR2 modules for AMD chips. The DTM modules are aimed at system builders and OEMs and come in 512MB, 1GB and 2GB capacities with speeds of 667MHz and 533MHz. Also, 4GB modules are due to ship in a couple of months.
Paul Henke, director of product marketing at Dataram, said: “High-end enterprise users of complex memory intensive applications have been delaying system purchases waiting for these new processors.
“Now is the time to place those orders, and Dataram has the memory options available for the powerful new servers and workstations that feature these Opterons.”
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