Fremont, CA, March 28, 2002: Corsair Memory, Inc., an
industry leader in ultra-performance DDR DRAM modules for gaming and
overclocking applications, has announced that it is now offering XMS3000 370 MHz
DDR DIMMs with a module size of 256 Megabytes. These single-bank modules support
a memory clock speed of 185 MHz, which yields a memory data rate of 370 MHz, or
bandwidth of nearly three gigabytes per second. The part number for this device
is CMX256A-3000C2.
Corsair's XMS3000 parts are comprehensively qualified on
two leading edge platforms - an AMD Athlon platform based on the Via KT333 chip
set, and an Intel Pentium 4 ("P4") platform based on the SiS 645 chip set. The
modules are verified to run at two system settings - 185 MHz with CAS latency of
two cycles (2-3-3, 1T command rate), and 166 MHz with ultra-low CAS latency
(2-2-2, 1T command rate). "The performance of these modules is truly
outstanding," stated Robert Pearce, applications specialist at Corsair. "In head
to head testing, these modules overclock better than any other memory that we
have seen, even those offered as PC3000, PC3200, or above, from any supplier
worldwide."
Corsair's 256 MByte XMS3000 modules utilize 32Mx8 RAMs
which have been carefully screened to meet demanding 370 MHz requirements. Then,
the modules are 100% tested, at 370 MHz, in motherboards based on chip sets from
Via Technologies and Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) that are capable of
supporting the required high-speed memory bus. The modules are shipped with a
pre-installed aluminum heat spreader. Details on Corsair's XMS qualification and
testing can be found on Corsair's web site, at
www.corsairmemory.com/main/ttrg-xms.html.
Corsair is also introducing a version of the module
qualified and tested at 166 MHz. The part number for this module is
CMX256A-2700C2. Both modules are available immediately.
Further information and specifications on this product
and other XMS products can be found at Corsair's web site (
These modules can be purchased through Corsair’s authorized sales channels
listed at
http://www.corsairmemory.com/main/howtobuy.htm
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.
