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    Corsair to offer "TwinX" matched pair memory for DCDDR.

    Looks like a good idea to me.

    Corsair Announces TWINXTM Memory Kits

    Fremont, CA, January 13, 2003: Corsair Memory, Inc., an industry leader in ultra-performance DDR DRAM modules for gaming and overclocking applications, has announced that it is now offering a new product family designed for use in motherboards with two memory channels. Such motherboards include those based on Nvidia's Nforce2 chip set and Intel's E7205 ("Granite Bay") chip set.

    The TWINXTM memory kits are composed of two low latency memory modules that have been tested as a pair in an Asus A7N8X dual channel motherboard. The matched pair of modules are then physically packaged together, guaranteeing that the customer receives a product that has been verified in the dual channel environment. These memory kits are available in sizes of both 512 MByte (two 256 MByte modules) and 1 GByte (two 512 MByte modules), at speeds of either 333 MHz (also known as PC2700) or 400 MHz (also known as PC3200). These configurations are summarized below:

    TWINX512-2700LL: 512 Mbytes, 333 MHz, low latency module pair, kit consists of two matched CMX256A-2700LL DIMMs
    TWINX512-3200LL: 512 Mbytes, 400 MHz, low latency module pair, kit consists of two matched CMX256A-3200LL DIMMs
    TWINX1024-2700LL: 1 Gbyte, 333 MHz, low latency module pair, kit consists of two matched CMX512-2700LL DIMMs
    TWINX1024-3200LL: 1 Gbyte, 400 MHz, low latency module pair, kit consists of two matched CMX512-3200LL DIMMs
    "TWINX memory kits take the guesswork out of dual channel motherboards," stated John Beekley, Vice President of Marketing at Corsair. "By using modules that have been 100 tested, as a pair, in this environment, the user can be confident in the performance and stability of his or her dual channel system."

    Further information and specifications on this product and other XMS products can be found at Corsair's web site (www.corsairmemory.com/xms/). These modules can be purchased through Corsair’s authorized sales channels listed at http://www.corsairmemory.com/xms/xms_sales.html.

    About Corsair Memory
    Corsair Memory, a member of JEDEC, has been a leader in the design and manufacture of high speed modules since 1994. We have earned our reputation as being the first to market with leading-edge products supporting new computing platforms and technologies. Corsair supplies memory for applications ranging from mission-critical servers to ultra-high performance gaming systems. The performance and reliability of Corsair memory products makes them ideal for the high bandwidth internet infrastructure.

    More information on Corsair is available at www.corsairmemory.com.
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    Im lucky i have no problems with my Corsair XMS 3200 in Dual Channel, thanks for the info ill be sure to tell my friends and foward the link on.
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    Seems like a good way for them to justify a price hike... so instead of consumers buying 2 sticks of their RAM seperately that will without out a doubt run perfectly fine in a DC environment, they can now buy 2 sticks in the same box at a higher price because they have been "tested" to work together. I didn't even know their was any "guess-work" involved in buying RAM for DC mobo's????
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    Hrmm, right after i get my second 512mb XMS pc3200 stuck in...

    thats ok, they both run fine at 190fsb

    maybe i should update my sig?
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    I knew all my waiting around to buy ddr400 would eventually pay off

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    Originally posted by MarcDaddy
    Im lucky i have no problems with my Corsair XMS 3200 in Dual Channel, thanks for the info ill be sure to tell my friends and foward the link on.
    I'd be surprised if you did have problems running your XMS3500 (in your sig) @188Fsb, as you're running it below it's rated speed. Try doing 200+Fsb and see how it runs
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    hmm... where is this being sold? not at newegg thats for sure

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    What is dual channel DDR??? I've been asleep for a half hour....

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    Originally posted by ryandinan
    What is dual channel DDR??? I've been asleep for a half hour....

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    http://www.kingston.com/tools/bits/bit33.asp

    That should get you up to date.

    I was starting to get worried about Corsair's future because of it's overclocking with nforce2 boards. I'm relieved now.

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    Isnt corsair shooting themselves in the foot by implying that their regular sticks of ram doesnt run at implied speeds?

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    Any word on a price?
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    Originally posted by max_clif
    Isnt corsair shooting themselves in the foot by implying that their regular sticks of ram doesnt run at implied speeds?
    No, b/c when you run dual channel, it's best to have two of the exact same piece of ram in order to get the best errm, mix for lack of a better word @ 1:12am and just getting offa work.

    Since they are going to "match" them already... you dont have to worry about compatibility and the such. Should OC quite well together.
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    Neato! But i think i'd still prefer buying two seperate sticks of pc3500 or kingston hyperx 3500. Great way to ensure optimal performance though
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    Originally posted by KommisMar
    Any word on a price?
    Yeah why is everyone saying they are going to be more expensive than buying your own pair of sticks? I know it makes business sense but hey Corsair might actually make a good deal out of this

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    Originally posted by jamesavery22


    Yeah why is everyone saying they are going to be more expensive than buying your own pair of sticks? I know it makes business sense but hey Corsair might actually make a good deal out of this
    Corsair and "Bargain" don't really go together so i doubt it :-P.

    Also, I don't think ANYONE will benefit from them "testing" to make sure the modules work "well" together. It will be no different than buying them seperately on your own IMO.
    Last edited by Paladyr; 01-15-2003 at 11:17 AM.
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