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Crucial Tracer Red 6GB Triple PC3-12800 BL3KIT25664TR1608 March 23, 2009 - The introduction of the Core i7 platform has ushered in a new wave of triple channel memory kits. ASE Labs has been waiting and asking for the new Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red DDR3 kits for some time and it seems that Crucial has waited for this pivotal time to release them. The new Tracer Red 6GB PC3-12800 kit brings new LED patterns and easy to use XMP profiles for simple setting of the 8-8-8-21-2T timings. Read full article

Kingston HyperX PC2-8500 4GB KHX8500D2T1K2/4G February 23, 2009 - DDR3 has been out for a pretty long time already and even though a majority of enthusiasts currently run systems that utilize DDR3, the majority of systems are still running on DDR2. DDR2 is the mainstream technology and has a price point to match. The KHX8500D2T1K2/4G kit comes with brand new heat-spreaders and good performance for a 4GB DDR2 kit. Read full article

Core i7: Memory Speed January 26, 2009 - The Intel Core i7 CPU promises new performance levels with increased memory utilization and other new features. The benefits of an on die memory controller really made AMD systems shine when it was first released. While memory speeds have been increasing, it really doesn't matter if the system isn't running at the highest memory speed possible. Yes, it is better, but not by much. Read full article

Core i7: Triple vs. Single Channel December 30, 2008 - Triple channel memory? It wasn't too long ago that dual channel was the newest thing. How much of a performance increase will you get with triple channel? It depends. Read full article

Kingston HyperX 2GB PC3-14400 KHX14400D3K2 XMP August 4, 2008 - The Kingston KHX14400D3K2/2GX is a refresh to the original 14400 DDR3 kit to provide XMP support. The update modules perform excellently and are a great value. Read full article

Kingston HyperX 2GB PC3-12800 KHX12800D2K2 July 13, 2008 - DDR3 is finally moving to a price point that most people can afford. If you are looking for a great value 2GB kit running at 1600MHz, this HyperX kit is it. Read full article

Crucial Ballistix 2GB PC3-16000 BL2KIT12864BE2009 June 4, 2008 - You get what you pay for. This is true in most products and when you pay for the Ballistix PC3-16000 you better get what you paid for, and you do. Read full article

Corsair XMS2 DHX 4GB PC2-6400 March 25, 2008 - Corsair steps forward with their XMS2 DHX 4GB kit of DDR2. This product combines good performance at a great price. Read full article

Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red 4GB PC2-6400 BL2KIT25664AR804 March 18, 2008 - Crucial has released a new series of modules in the Tracer line called Red. It offers another personalized touch and in the market today, this is a good move for Crucial. Red is a great color and these modules perform well. Read full article

Kingston HyperX 2GB PC3-14400 KHX14400D3K2 March 17, 2008 - The Kingston HyperX PC3-14400 2GB kit is DDR3 at high speeds. This RAM is able to run at a blistering 1800MHz. Overclockers take note of this RAM. DDR3 is coming of age quickly.
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Crucial Ballistix 2GB PC3-12800 BL2KIT12864BA1608 March 10, 2008 - The Crucial Ballistix PC3-12800 2GB kit is a brand new DDR3 set of modules that can run at a really fast 1600MHz. It supports XMP and overclocks fairly well. DDR3 has arrived. Read full article

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB PC2-8500 May 20, 2007 - Crucial steps up to provide a low cost but high performing kit. The Tracer series is their high-end RAM and this particular kit performs excellently. Read full article

Kingston 2GB PC2-9600 KHX9600D2K2 March 7, 2007 - Running your RAM at a blistering 1200MHz may seem like a dream. Kingston steps forward to make the dream a reality with the newest modules in their HyperX series. Read full article

Crucial Ballistix 2GB PC2-5300 December 4, 2006 - DDR2 is very mature. It has been out for a couple of years and the timings have really come down to make DDR2 a prime choice for overclockers. How does Crucial's Ballistix stand up? Find out here... Read full article

Mushkin 1GB PC2-4200 December 1, 2004 - The very first DDR2 memory clears the site for review. Mushkin is the first one to the table. Let's examine this new type of memory rated at PC2-4200. Read on... Read full article

Corsair XMS3700 512MB TwinX July 30, 2003 - Corsair makes some fine memory and this particular kit is ready to run at 466Mhz. The TwinX package comes with dual sticks of RAM, just what is needed for Dual DDR. How does it perform? Read on to find out. Read full article

Crucial 2x 256MB PC3200 June 30, 2003 - In the modern world of faster and faster CPUs, you need some RAM that can handle very high FSB speeds. Crucial steps forward to provide the RAM you need. Read on to find out more. Read full article

Radeon 8500 review (All BIOSes) January 5, 2002 - The Radeon 8500 and all three BIOSes compared! Read full article